For the most part, the smokey skies we've been having have dissipated and we were left with sunny, blue skies today. It doesn't give us the beautiful sunsets we've had recently, but it does give us a beautiful, golden glow at sunset. These photos were taken in the open field across from our house. I …
Day 239 and 240 – Portland
I've been away from my post for a couple of days due to an overnight trip to Portland on Sunday. I thought I would have ample opportunity to take photos both days we were there, but that wasn't the case. But I did take my daily photo each day. I'm cheating a little bit and …
Day 139 – Japanese Garden
Friday we had a few hours to spare before our granddaughter's gymnastics competition was to begin. So we spent a few hours at the Japanese Garden in Washington Park in Portland. I'd heard a lot about the gardens and have wanted to see them. I wasn't disappointed. I loved it there. Portland gets a fair …
Day 115 – Wind
I don't actually have any photos of the wind, but it has been a constant aggravation for me lately. It doesn't make too much difference when taking landscape photos unless there are trees or plants blowing in the foreground. It's when you try to get up close and personal to a plant and the wind …
Through My Lens 