Sparks Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Even though I've been there a number of times, I am always in awe when I get there. Today was no exception. It is only a 30 minute drive from Bend, just past the Mt. Bachelor ski area, along the Cascades …
Day 232 – Road Trip
It was a gorgeous day today and we decided to take a little drive in the afternoon. We hadn't been around the Cascade Lakes recently so we took the 83 mile circle drive. Our first stop was at the Osprey View Point at Crane Prairie Reservoir. It has been 11 years since I was last …
Day 182 – Purple Rain
We had a short, heavy downpour this afternoon after which the sun came out shining brightly. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to go out and capture some water drops on some of the flowers. It's amazing how quickly things dry out once it stops raining. I was able to get a few photos …
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 168 – More Macro from the Garden
I took these photos this morning while there was still some water drops left over from the watering last night. Our strawberry plants are starting to develop the fruit. The only problem I have with the strawberry plants is that we don't have enough of them to get much fruit. We probably will get a …
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