I had big plans to do some experimenting tonight but I didn't have all the right equipment. I tried to substitute, but it just wasn't working out. I was running out of time so I decided to photograph some petunias on my front porch. The lighting wasn't right and the focus was a little too …
Day 234 – In My Backyard
Yesterday I noticed a flowering plant in my herb garden and at first glance didn't know what it was. Today I looked closer and found that it is my mint that is flowering. I don't think I've ever seen such a big flower on a mint plant before. Our crab apples are starting to grow …
Day 233 – Almost 2/3 of the Way :-)
Today we are almost 2/3 of the way through this year's photo challenge. I have found throughout this project that some days it is easy to get inspiration and take photos, other days very difficult. Sometime time is a factor. When you're working full-time, other, more pressing things can get in the way. Today is …
Day 232 – Road Trip
It was a gorgeous day today and we decided to take a little drive in the afternoon. We hadn't been around the Cascade Lakes recently so we took the 83 mile circle drive. Our first stop was at the Osprey View Point at Crane Prairie Reservoir. It has been 11 years since I was last …
Day 229 – Another Flowery Day
It has been very hot here lately. We have wildfires north and south so no matter which way the wind is blowing, we have smoke in the air. I have a number of allergies and all of this smoke, plus weed pollen and dry air has been affecting my breathing. Needless-to-say, I tend not to …
Through My Lens 