29-MAY-2013
Miss Molly
Meet Molly, Carol's new buddy, a poodle to replace Rosie, who she misses very much. Molly is a rescue dog and a real sweetie.
28-MAY-2013
Turkey Vulture On High
A couple turkey vultures flew overhead while I was out on a photo walk. I don't think they were looking for me!
The bright clouds reflecting light through the lighter part of the wings, which resulted in nice wing detail. I think they are beautiful, except for that head. :)
27-MAY-2013
Liftoff From a Log
I saw this Great Blue Heron on a log at the pond In Alton Baker Park and figured it would take off sooner or later. So I waited and was rewarded with this photo. Just no doubting my love for herons. :)
26-MAY-2013
Not A Snake In The Grass!
This Red-shafted Northern Flicker in Alton Baker Park was so busy looking for food in the grass that it didn't even notice me. I watched it for a bit and got a few photos.
25-MAY-2013
The Graduate - Alex
Meet Alex, who graduates from the University of Oregon School of Journalism next month.
He already has a position as Sports Editor for the Eugene Daily News website.
Busy guy!
24-MAY-2013
The Wild Rose - In Memory of My Dear Mother
There are wild roses blooming on Skinner Butte and I couldn't resist their intoxicating beauty. This image shows why!
In memory of my mother, who was born on this date in 1902! Found this delightful poem on the Net:
My Wild Rose.
I had a garden, which I kept With busy hands and tender care;
And once, while carelessly I slept, Fanned softly by the drowsy air,
A wild rose to my garden crept, And blossomed there.
O, sweet surprise. It seemed to me, Some fair hand, my heart to bless,
Had brought it there, from wood or lee. It came unsought 'twas loved no less;
I stooped and touched it tenderly, With soft caress.
I grew to love it passing well; While strange exotics, rich and rare,
With heart of gold and crimson bell, Paid grudgingly for constant care,
My wild rose, as in a woodland dell, Bloomed fresh and fair.
I watered not, I did not prune, I tied it not with cord or thong;
Yet, morn by morn and noon by noon, Through days of summer, hot and long,
And underneath the midnight moon, From branches strong
Hung clustered blossoms sweet and red; And day by day and week by week,
I trod the path which toward it lead. Whate'er my mood. I did not speak,
But close against bowed my head And pressed my cheek.
I think of it with sudden thrill. Now wide lands lie, deep water flows,
Smiles many a vale, looms many a hill Between me and the garden-close;
Yet fondly I remember still My sweet wild rose.
by Ellen P. Allerton.
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23-MAY-2013
Big Baby!
The baby bald eagle in the nest on Skinner Butte is now getting close to full size. It has feathers instead of fuzz and is looking very healthy. There is only one baby this year. The last few years there were two little ones. The nest is about the length of a football field from the viewing spot. It wasn't very considerate of the eagles to build their nest so far from where we can go. LOL
22-MAY-2013
In A Glass Bubble
Here is one way to make a self portrait! :)
21-MAY-2013
Phooey on the scenery! Take my picture!
This beautiful Poodle seemed to thrive on my attention while its master enjoyed the scenery at Alton Baker Park.
Certainly was a very friendly dog!
20-MAY-2013
Obliging Osprey
While visiting Alton Baker Park, I watched this osprey pair in the tree above their nest for a while and was rewarded with this shot as one flew off, probably going grocery shopping.
19-MAY-2013
Bridge In Paradise
This bridge in Alton Baker Park goes to Hays Tree Garden and Cuthbert Amphitheatre. It is a beautiful setting!
It just might help you to see why I love Alton Baker Park.
18-MAY-2013
Fabulous Fuchsia
We received a lovely fuchsia plant for an anniversary gift. To me, it is one of the most beautiful of flowers. I hope this image does it justice. Does anyone know if they attract hummingbirds?