These lilies were part of the bouquet my co-worker got for her birthday. I love lilies but I am allergic. The strong smell will bring on sneezing and stuffiness. So I keep my distance . . . except when I take photos of them. Maralee
Flowers . . . Irises
My co-workers birthday was last week and she received a beautiful bouquet of flowers. While doing my 365 day blog last year, I discovered that I really enjoy macro photography and flowers are one of my favorites. I had some fun in processing the first photo. I liked the abstractness (is that a word?) and …
Winter in Bend . . . Finale
I just have a couple of more winter photos of Bend to share. At least for now. One of the prettiest places located right downtown Bend is Drake Park. The Deschutes River runs right through the heart of town and this beautiful little park is in the middle of it. Outside of town you will …
Winter in Bend . . . Part V
Every May, we have a sporting event called the Pole, Pedal, Paddle. The race consists of six legs that include alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biking, running, canoe/kayaking and sprinting to the finish! You can do it individually or as part of a relay team. I have never participated but I did go up to the start …
Winter in Bend . . . Part IV
Several years ago, my husband surprised me on our anniversary with a ride with a team of racing sled dogs. It was one of the most exhilarating things I've done. It was snowing heavily and the trees were thick with snow. We were fortunate to have Rachael Scdoris as our musher and guide for our …
Through My Lens 