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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Day 202 – Balloons Over Bend – Night Glow
There are a lot of things going on in Bend this weekend. One is the annual "Balloons Over Bend" festival. This year the weather cooperated perfectly. I had only been to the night glow once before and wasn't very successful in taking photos. They changed the location since late attempted night shots so I thought …
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Day 201 – Evening Thunderclouds
We have had a series of thunderstorms passing through the area the last few days. They can make for some dramatic skies at sunset. Both of these photos were taken with my little point and shoot camera. I usually carry that with me everywhere when I'm not able to take my larger and heavier Nikon. …
Through My Lens 