Tonight was another attempt to photograph the hummingbirds who have been frequenting our feeder. They must know that I'm there because they either don't show up, or if they do, the leave quickly. But I did get one shot of a hummingbird. While I was sitting there waiting, I saw a family of quail in …
Day 206 – Black Eyed Susan
Had a busy day/night and didn't have much time to shoot. We have a single black-eyed Susan growing alongside our driveway so that was my focus for this shoot. Another stray seed blown in the wind. I have an area in my garden that is all black-eyed Susans which should be blooming soon. Maralee
Day 205 – Variations on a Sunflower
I have a single small sunflower growing out of some small stones near my house. There is nothing else there. A seed must have dropped at some time and there was enough dirt and water for it to start to grow. It is not very big - only about 15" high. I took photos …
Day 204 – Cascade Cycling Classic – Downtown Criterium
Every year Bend hosts the Cascade Cycling Classic - a six-day cycling race throughout the area It is the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country - this year was the 33rd year. Because most of the stages are run during the week while I'm at work, I'm not able to see …
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Day 203 – Balloons Over Bend – Morning Launch
I got up at the crack of dawn this morning to go to the morning launch of the Balloons Over Bend. I've been doing this almost every year, but this year the weather was the best it's ever been. Cool but not cold, nary a breath of wind on the ground, and the most …
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