Morning on the River

It has been very hot here lately and the only good time to get out and walk is early in the morning. I don't think I've seen a cloud in the sky in a couple of weeks. But the mornings are beautiful and comfortable. Maralee

River Sunset

Yesterday we attended a barbecue at a friends' home along the river. They have an incredible view of the river from their front deck. The photos don't do it justice. If I lived there, I would never leave home. I'd just stay outside and enjoy the view. Maralee  

Barn Swallows at Sunset

I've been noticing a lot of barn swallows near the bridge over the canal and found they are particularly active just before sunset. I have been attempting to photograph them in flight which I am finding very difficult due to their speed and erratic flight patterns. Last night was a beautiful night for a golden …

The Mountains

This winter we had an exceptional amount of snow and although the snow in town has been gone for more than a month, the mountains are still getting a lot of snow. There is still about 140" of snow on the mountains. That should help us this summer during fire season and it will keep …