These lilies were part of the bouquet my co-worker got for her birthday. Â I love lilies but I am allergic. Â The strong smell will bring on sneezing and stuffiness. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â At least for now. Â One of the prettiest places located right downtown Bend is Drake Park. Â 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. Â It was one of the most exhilarating things I've done. Â 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 …
