I took these photos yesterday but time got away from me and I wasn't able to post them until today. It was just one of those Mondays. We have several new yellow flowers blooming in our front yard. I'm not sure what they all are, but they're pretty. I think one is some type of …
Day 175 – A Summer’s Day
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 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 171 – New from the Garden
We have a few new things blooming in the garden. Our rhododendron's are starting to bloom, but the are pretty puny compared to the ones we saw in Portland a few weeks ago. I guess it's the fact that we pretty much get no rain and they get a lot. The firecracker sunflower I picked …
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 …
Through My Lens 