Today I woke to pouring rain. But as is typical for this part of Oregon, it can be raining one minute and the sun will be shining the next. Today was no exception. By mid afternoon the sun was shining and the big, black storm clouds were receding into the distance. I went down to …
Day 174 – Happy Friday
It's been a long week and I was exhausted by the end of the day. It was raining when I left work, and I didn't have any inspiration. I had hoped to get out and get some water drop photos but the wind wouldn't let me. By the time the sun came out for a …
Day 173 – Variations on an Orchid
I had hoped to get out and take some photos after work today, but as I was driving home, I could see thunderheads forming overhead and by the time I got home it was starting to sprinkle and I could hear thunder nearby. So I didn't think it was prudent to be going out with …
Day 170 – My Neighbor’s Yard
I was at my neighbor's house today and they have some very interesting things in their back yard. They have numerous bird houses - I just photographed a couple. I was hoping one would have birds in it, but no such luck. Some of their flowers are just a little past prime, but they were …
Day 166 – Firecracker Sunflowers
I love sunflowers. Whatever color or size they are, I love them. My favorite is the great, big monster sunflower. I went to a local garden center hoping to find one of the big sunflower plant (or even seeds) and everyone else must like them too because there wasn't a giant sunflower plant or see …
Through My Lens 