The skies cleared today and the mountains revealed themselves to show a new coat of snow. Although it was still quite chilly outside, I decided to combine my lunch break walk with my photos. Â It was mid-afternoon before I was able to get out and as it moved toward the west, the sun was starting …
Day 291 – A Perfect Fall Day
Today was one of those perfect autumn days . . . the air was crisp, the sky was a deep blue, and the only clouds in the sky were the remnants of jet trails crisscrossing high above. The recent cold weather and moisture resulted in a light dusting of snow on the mountains. Â I had …
Day 259 – In My “Backyard”
Sparks Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Â Even though I've been there a number of times, I am always in awe when I get there. Â Today was no exception. It is only a 30 minute drive from Bend, just past the Mt. Bachelor ski area, along the Cascades …
Day 255 – The First Frost
We had our first hard frost this morning. Â As I was driving by the canal on my way to work, steam was coming off the water into the cold air. Â That, with the beautiful colors of the sunrise, made it the perfect start of my day. Maralee
Day 253 – Fire Season Isn’t Over
I thought we were done with fire season for the year. Â The temperatures have gotten cooler, there haven't been any lightning storms . . . but I guess I was wrong. Â This fire developed very quickly today. Â At 11:00 this morning, there was no sign of a fire anywhere. Â By 1:00, it looked like the …
