Completely unexpected, I ran into a small flock of bluebirds. I may have seen one from distance in the past. This first closer encounter has made my day. Though he hid himself in the shade, I am content with what I got. You know I will continue to pursue that perfect shot particularly such a gorgeous creature.
Bewick’s Wren is not uncommon, but a clear shot in the right angle does not come easy. Two favorite birds in a shoot, I call it a good day.
It’s a hint of rainbow colors, a subtle highlight of the background, a natural phenomenon, a God’s covenant, a divine promise… whatever on your mind is whatever it should be. How you see it is most important.
It’s a bright early morning on a chilly day. With Sun included, nobody was anxious to rise and shine. This party of Mother and Boy inspired me to pull my head out of the stocking cap, and hands from the gloves.
Looking at either of the pictures, I feel energized and relaxed at the same time.
Simply a moon night on the lake. Cold but peaceful. Nothing dramatic, but calm and cozy in the heart.
Out chasing fall colors, but nothing but yellow and occasional orange and red. Waterfalls are not one of my favorite subjects, but it is now my only option. Rarely I used my tripod but I did it this time except that the wind kept blowing and the dancing leaves appeared blurry…
Wanting some fall colors in the scene, but the gushing water was overpowering.
Not exactly what I came here for, but I accomplished one thing – took my tripod out of the trunk.
Say farewell to the last bloom in the season. I like rain, but not in this time of the year when it will linger for months…
‘Three Sisters’, Bend, Oregon
Mountains are beautiful, but I took the picture because of the sage green hay bales. Either they are squares, rolls or piles, I just like them to be my subject. Brown haybales are what I usually see and that makes these sage green ones special.
On a special project, I might not be as punctual as I used to.
natural It’s unusual for me not to post anything in a week. And yet it’s quite challenging to travel in the 110-degree temperature. Besides, I’d decided not to carry my laptop also no editing or posting through any handheld devices. Below are again ‘vacation pictures’. Busing time is long while stops for photography is short.
Two years ago I visited upper Antelope Canyon with a large crowd and I did it again as a tourist this time except that the location is the lower section of the canyon. Walk path at lower canyon seems to be narrower, but the light condition is better. I could manage OK for handheld shots.
How nature has made her way to formulate our environment is inspiring. I can just look at the curves, shades, and colors for hours. I know if I go back the next time, I will bring home another set of images, completely different.
On the top of Cape Perpetua, the highest point of Oregon Coast, you will have a good glance at the beautiful coastline. View Closer,
and Farther, I love the layer of the hazy mountain range and the white water lines.
or peek through the trees,
Ever since I began to experiment with Lensbaby, my visual world has been turned and twisted around. I am no longer an advocate of tack sharp images. To me, the beauty is in subtlety, in vagueness, and in obscurity. Reality is usually not as pretty as fantasy.
Had a little fun with Lensbaby Twist 60 this morning. There are certainly many twisted hidden in this lens. I love it. Just to share with you couple of examples.
If you come to Oregon, you don’t want to miss Columbia River Gorge.
Broader view from Women’s Forum
Last September, a 15-year old teenager’s fireworks triggered a significant wildfire in Columbia Gorge area. I have often wondered how the damage impacted the view pointers like Multnomah Falls, Vista House, and Women’s Forum.
View Vista House from Women’s Forum
View from Vista House
Passing through two days ago, I am excited to see ‘business as usual’ and all three viewpoints are open to the visitors.
