I had big plans to do some experimenting tonight but I didn't have all the right equipment. Â I tried to substitute, but it just wasn't working out. Â I was running out of time so I decided to photograph some petunias on my front porch. Â 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. Â Today I looked closer and found that it is my mint that is flowering. Â 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. Â I have found throughout this project that some days it is easy to get inspiration and take photos, other days very difficult. Â Sometime time is a factor. Â 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. Â 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. Â It has been 11 years since I was last …
Day 229 – Another Flowery Day
It has been very hot here lately. Â We have wildfires north and south so no matter which way the wind is blowing, we have smoke in the air. Â I have a number of allergies and all of this smoke, plus weed pollen and dry air has been affecting my breathing. Â Needless-to-say, I tend not to …
