There is a piece of wood across from where I live that looks like a piece of driftwood. However, since we are 180 miles from the nearest ocean and there isn't a lake within 10 miles of me, I believe it is actually a tree that was struck by lightning at one time. On closer …
Day 48 – Alpenglow
Alpenglow is defined as: "a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains." This morning as I was driving to work, the mountains were clear with just a few clouds hovering around them. I thought it might be a good "alpenglow" morning so I went out to my new favorite spot …
Day 47 – A Blustery Day
Today was one of those cool, blustery days where the wind blows right though you. I took a walk up the butte hoping to get some photos of grasses and other plants but it was blowing so hard everything was moving too much to get very many decent shots. On the backside of the butte, …
Day 43 – Mountains, Part II
Another gorgeous day!!! A friend at work told me about a place where the mountain range was in full view without any obstructions, so I went to check it out. It was gorgeous. The mountains were literally "in your face" close. I couldn't get the entire mountain range in one photo, so I had to …
Day 22 – Sunset at the Old Mill
Another beautiful winter sunset. This time we were at the Old Mill District in Bend. The Old Mill, formerly the site of two lumber mills, has been developed to an area with shops, galleries and restaurants. It is located along the Deschutes River and has great mountain views. It's a great place to spend some time …
Through My Lens 