11-AUG-2015
Three Kids in a Fountain.
Here is a variation of the old song title, "Three Coins in a Fountain." These kids had so much fun in the fountain, I would have liked to stick around longer just to watch them. Ah, to be young again!
12-AUG-2015
Don't be Afraid to Stick Your Neck Out!
Sometimes if you want to get ahead you need to stick your neck out. If this Green Heron at Delta Ponds wasn't willing to do that it would not be very good at fishing, which it is! I really liked this pose, typical of the bird when it is about to strike.
13-AUG-2015
Chapala Mexican Restaurant Mural
I met a young friend, Justin, for a photo walk and lunch today. He moved from here a few years ago and now lives in Albany, about 45 minutes away. We ate at a great Mexican restaurant, called Chapala (
http://oakwaycenter.com/chapala-mexican-restaurant/). They had this mural inside the restaurant. I thought it was quite attractive. And the food was delicious.
14-AUG-2015
A Very Little Waterfall
Even though this little waterfall was small, it still was a thing of beauty to me. It was in Jasper, a small town near Springfield, where I live. I also liked the little circles of light reflecting from the water. I found it a pleasing view. I lost the data for the image, so I don't know when I shot it.
16-AUG-2015
In The Rose Garden
This beauty was among the many flowers gracing the Owens Rose Garden in Eugene. I enjoyed the visit.
15-AUG-2015
The Predatory Damselfly
I never know the Damselfly was predatory, but evidently they feed on other insects. I wish it was mosquitos they prey upon, but don't think so. Anyway, here is some interesting information about the Damselfly -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damselfly
I saw the Damselfly at Delta Ponds.
17-AUG-2015
On Today's Menu
As I watched, this Green Heron jumped into the water and back on this stump with its catch. They are so fast! At least I caught it with the catch in its beak, but it wasn't long before it swallowed its meal. It's interesting how little green is on the Green Heron, just a hint of green in the wings and green on top of its head. The image was made at Delta Ponds.
18-AUG-2015
Yours Truly by Justin
I enjoyed a visit with my young friend, Justin. I took him for a walk in Delta Ponds where he shot this photo of me. We had a good time!
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19-AUG-2015
A Regal Rose
Here is another beautiful rose from the Owens Rose Garden, such a pretty place this time of year! I love wandering there. And I am always looking for a sunlit rose against a shady background that can fade into darkness behind the rose, making it jump out at the viewer. Hopefully, this one does that to you. :)
20-AUG-2015
Aerial Combat
For some reason, the Great Blue Herons at Delta Ponds don't want the Great Egrets sharing their spots in the ponds. They often chase them away, and that is actually what is happening here. The Great Egrets, though the same size, don't fight back. They just fly away. It almost looks like a mid-air collision. And there were spectators too, the duck and me! :)
23-AUG-2015
Trail Along The Willamette River
Starting out from Clearwater Park, I enjoyed walking this trail along the Willamette River. The sky was a beautiful blue, with bright sunshine. The scenery was delightful. It made for a very good day!