During the summer, there are always events going on around Central Oregon. This past week was the Cascade Cycling Classic. It is the longest consecutively run elite road bicycling stage race in the United States. Teams of cyclists come from all over the world to compete in this race. Sports photography is not one of …
Balloons Over Bend – The Launch
One of the good things about going to an event year after year is that, depending on the wind direction, you have an idea of what to expect. This year, the wind took them directly over the Deschutes River so after a couple of balloons had launched, I headed over to the river. I …
Balloons Over Bend – the Setup
I've been going to the Balloons Over Bend festival every year since it started. I always find it fascinating. There is quite a lot of work involved in getting the balloons off the ground. I was there early this morning . . . before they even started setting up. It's chilly here on the high …
Purple
A couple of random shots from my garden. I loved the little blue butterfly. Maralee
Beetle
This interesting beetle was sitting on my daisy one evening. I got up close and personal and it didn't seem to be bothered by it. I liked how it has such a hard shell on the outside, yet underneath the shell it looks soft and silky. Maralee
Through My Lens 