I went down to the local Oktoberfest celebration in town today hoping to get some fun photos of people in lederhosen and some oom-pah music. Â Didn't find either. Â They had a lot of sausages and beer but nothing really inspired me photographically. Â So I decided to walk around town a little and see what I …
Day 259 – In My “Backyard”
Sparks Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Â Even though I've been there a number of times, I am always in awe when I get there. Â Today was no exception. It is only a 30 minute drive from Bend, just past the Mt. Bachelor ski area, along the Cascades …
Day 173 – Variations on an Orchid
I had hoped to get out and take some photos after work today, but as I was driving home, I could see thunderheads forming overhead and by the time I got home it was starting to sprinkle and I could hear thunder nearby. Â So I didn't think it was prudent to be going out with …
Day 163 – Reflections
I had an idea for a photo today but the weather didn't cooperate. Â It was a little too windy so I will save that idea for another day. Instead I did this reflection in a glass. Â I actually got this idea from another blogger and I can't remember who. Â If you know who your are, …
Day 144 – More Experimenting – Macro and Water
This blog I owe to Viveka at http://mygulitypleasures.wordpress.com/.  She sent me a video on macro photography that inspired me (click here).  I thought it would be fun to experiment with some of the colors. I didn't have a lot of time to work with it and I don't have a light box (still working on getting …
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