Bend Brewfest

Microbreweries are a big business in Bend.  Every August, the Bend Brewfest event takes place over three days at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District. This year there were more than 60 breweries from around the country selling their craft brews. Along with the beer comes good food.  A great combination and …

Weekly Challenge: Carefree

On a hot summer day, one of the most popular places to be here in Bend is floating on the Deschutes River. Whether it be by kayak, paddle board, canoe or raft, hundreds of people get out to relax and enjoy floating on the river. Maralee

Thistle Seeds

My thistle weed in my back yard is going to seed and I thought it made for some interesting abstract photos. Maralee

Red Sunrise

We have had a layer of smoke hanging over the city for several days due to several fires in the state.  Each morning this week, the sun rose as a huge, red ball but I didn't time it right to take photos until this morning. This is actually 2 photos combined.  I had to take …