When I was in elementary school in Minnesota, many, many years ago, we used to paint cattails. They grew wild just about everywhere. Now you're not allowed to cut them, but I still appreciate them. Now that I'm living in Oregon, seeing all of these cattails bring back a little bit of that childhood. Maralee
Water Under the Bridge
We are in the midst of a January thaw and the temperatures have been in the 50F degree range. A perfect day for a walk along the river. Yesterday I was walking over a bridge where there was quite an accumulation of ice underneath it. I took a path that went under the bridge …
Weekly Challenge . . . Beyond #2
I got up very early this morning to photograph dawn on the horizon. We've had very clear, cold mornings and the sun rising has been beautiful. I had hoped to have a little more red in the horizon but the sun didn't cooperate. However, it was beautiful being out in the quiet of the morning, …
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 …
Through My Lens 