10-FEB-2013
Precarious Landing Site
Have you ever thought of the flying skill of the birds, particularly the large ones like this heron?
Look at the precarious landing sites they routinely use, here a nesting tree. It is amazing how those branches hold them up.
I am always in awe of these big birds!
09-FEB-2013
Another "My Kind of Road."
Upper Calapooia Drive, off Hwy 228, between Crawfordsville and Sweet Home, OR.
08-FEB-2013
Royal Terrace Falls
My friend, John, and I traveled to McDowell Creek Park this morning and visited two of the falls in the park.
This one, Royal Terrace Falls, is quite interesting as it cascades down what looks like terraces.
There is a stone stairway to the top alongside the falls. It is a pretty steep climb.
07-FEB-2013
Herons In The Nesting Tree
There was lots of activity in the heron nesting tree in Alton Baker Park. I saw as many as a half dozen Great Blue Herons in the tree at once.
I got a number of fine images,some in flight. If I can get it done, I may post a gallery of heron shots.
06-FEB-2013
The Leaning Tree
This moss covered tree in Delta Ponds has taken a nice slant on life! :)
05-FEB-2013
Promise of Spring!
The appearance of crocuses always assures us that spring is coming!
Found in a neighborhood yard this morning.
04-FEB-2013
Industrial Sunrise
Though the sky was cloudy, there was enough open sky this morning to have a colorful sunrise. In the foreground is the International Paper Company mill.
03-FEB-2013
Hill Family Cabin
Log cabin in Greenwaters Park, Oakridge, Oregon.
Evidently, the original cabin belonged to a Captain William Hill, one of the first settlers in the Oakridge area, around 1820.
02-FEB-2013
Egret Liftoff
I captured this Great White Egret just as it took off from one fishing spot for another. Location - Delta Ponds.
01-FEB-2013
An Old Barn
This barn looks very old to me. Just the design, siding and windows all look like something from the past.
I don't have any idea how old it is. I will have to stop someday and ask.
31-JAN-2013
When I Am With You Time Stands Still
Shot with a nice sharp lens, AF-S Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G DX on a D200.
30-JAN-2013
Carol Loves Frosties at Wendy's
I made a stop at Wendy's to get Carol a Frosty. She loves them. :) I was pleased with this low light image shot of the Springfield Wendy's.