20-OCT-2013
Inside Belknap Covered Bridge
"The Belknap Bridge (also McKenzie River Bridge) crosses the McKenzie River near the unincorporated community of Rainbow in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is approximately three miles west of the town of McKenzie Bridge which is named after the bridge. It is the fourth covered bridge built on the site. The bridge is well maintained and open to traffic. The Belknap Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places." (Wikipedia)
19-OCT-2013
Clear Lake, the Origin of the McKenzie River
Clear Lake is a beautiful spot in the Cascade Mountains. The well-known McKenzie River has its origin there. The lake has lovely blue and green water, depending on where you look. The name is certainly appropriate. Clear Lake Resort and campground is popular and was a busy place this morning. For information about Clear Lake and Resort, go here -
http://www.linnparks.com/pages/parks/clearlake.html
18-OCT-2013
I Was In a Fog All Morning!
I headed out for a walk early and it was very foggy out there! I couldn't even see a block away! I thought this particular photo shows how far one can see. It finally cleared up in the afternoon and was nice, about 64 deg. F. I didn't go out then. Guess it was too nice! :)
17-OCT-2013
Nature's Jewelry
The wonders of creation never cease to amaze me. I see designs far more beautiful and intricate than what we humans create. This is one reason I am drawn to photography, a mean s of humbly copying the beauties I see.
The dew drops on this center of a spider web certainly make one such gem of nature for me to photograph.
16-OCT-2013
Along Middle Fork Path
I took a walk this afternoon along the Willamette River on Middle Fork Path. Very colorful leaves, mostly yellow and brown. Recent heavy rains stifled the colors a bit, so they aren't as brilliant as they could be. Still. when backlit on a sunny day the leaves make for beautiful photos. I really enjoyed the walk.
15-OCT-2013
Sahalie Falls On The McKenzie River
"Sahalie Falls is the first and tallest of three major waterfalls along the McKenzie River. This sheer plunge of 73 feet is broken into two segments when the river is running at its highest volume but is more commonly a single powerful plunge. Sahalie is by far the most famous of the large waterfalls along the McKenzie, as illustrated in the falls being used in the Disney movie "Homeward Bound"."
"Well known as the falls may be, documentation of the falls over the years has seemingly had trouble establishing a firm height for the drop. Many accounts suggest the falls drop around 140 feet. A handful of gutsy whitewater kayakers who plunged over the falls measured the drop at 68 feet, while our measurement of the falls in 2010 came out to 73 feet. Whether the difference between these two numbers depends on the volume of water present in the river is unclear, but it is certain the falls are nowhere near 140 feet tall."
14-OCT-2013
Three Fingered Jack, in The Oregon Cascades
"Three Fingered Jack is located in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness and is not accessible by paved road, but can be approached by the Pacific Crest Trail. It is regarded as extinct and has not been assessed for volcanic hazards." (Wikipedia) The mountain elevation is 7,844 ft. Note: not a pano. :)
13-OCT-2013
Evidence of Forest Fires
In 2011, the high Cascades Fire Complex covered more than 101,000 acres. In 2007 a fire near Black Butte was declared a conflagration by Oregon's Governor. Which recent fire was responsible for what is seen in the image, I am not sure. This view is in the Oregon High Cascades as seen from the Hoodoo Ski Area turnoff, on the Santiam Pass, showing the devastation and regrowth. Mt Washington can be seen in the distance. The photo was made today in late afternoon.
12-OCT-2013
Just Ducky
Today was the day for the annual Rotary Duck Race at Alton Baker Park. Donors are encouraged to buy a little rubber duck, which is then included in a race from the Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bike Bridge down the Willamette River to DeFazio Pedestrian and Bike Bridge. The winner would get a new Chevrolet pickup. Here you see a real live rubber ducky, well ok, she was just ducky then. The race supports programs that benefit local children.
11-OCT-2013
Turkey In The Straw (Grass)
This wild turkey was moving through the grass in the rurals west of Eugene and probably thought I couldn't see it. You know how dumb turkeys are! In fact, it has been said that to call another person a 'turkey' is one of the highest insults. They just ain't too smart! :)
But I love them anyway, and think they are sort of pretty.
10-OCT-2013
Winging It!
This cormorant in Delta Ponds decided to take to wing, possibly bothered by the shutter in my camera. Why can't I ever get them coming toward me? LOL
09-OCT-2013
The Palefaces
This suspicious looking light-skinned pair was caught sneaking into the lodge at Suttle Lake. The Native American pair were glad to keep an eye on them till they left. :) [Thanks to a kind stranger for clicking the shutter]
Actually, we paid a visit to Suttle Lake and its lodge. It was very, very nice. And there are nice cabins to rent with lots of beautiful scenery to see. It got us to thinking about renting a cabin for a weekend. What a great place to stay! -
http://thelodgeatsuttlelake.com/
NOTE: When I first started working for Lane Transit District in 1971, the former owner of the private company they bought was still there running operations for the District. His name was Elmer Settle. He told me that his family was among the early settlers in our area and that a lake was named after his grandfather. Only trouble was that they mispelled the name on maps and it was never changed. Hence, Settle Lake became Suttle Lake. I have no reason to doubt Elmer, so I believe him.