This is one of those main-focus-turns-out-not-to-be-the-main-focus shots. I was taking a shot of the fallen log in the water for this shot, but couldn't get any closer, even though I wanted to. however, once I saw the full photo on screen I was amazed at the color, shapes, and light of the brush across the river. It looks to me like Dr. Suess took a watercolor brush to the embankment. (Click thumbnail for more detail) Collier State Park, rural Klamath County, Oregon; November, 2008.

Walk me out in the morning Dew, my honey: So many things to see in this droplet. Madras, Oregon; November, 2008.

A bridge across the Spring River at Collier State Park. )More detail by clicking on the thumbnail) Rural Klamath County, Oregon. November, 2008.

Ground cover grows around and in a rock. Lincoln City, Oregon; June, 2005.

A very small piece of a garden in the forest. (More detail by clicking on the thumbnail) Hollyhock Educational Retreat Centre, Cortes Island, BC, Canada; April, 2008.

It wasn't that far above the freezing mark, yet these performers were giving it everything they had. Check out those smiles...and the tattoos. Saturday Market, Portland, Oregon; December, 2004.

A double cloud cap over Mount Hood. Taken from rural Jefferson County, Oregon; February, 2007.

I'm not that good at snagging sky shots, but I came out of my office night before last and had this view as I walked across the parking lot to my car. Best I could do. Hope you enjoy it. (More detail my clicking on thumbnail) Redmond, Oregon; November, 2008.

Hummingbird takes a sip. Clackamas,Oregon; November, 2008.

I think this...

...Is a really cool idea!
Urban art

Dusk evokes timeless emotion. (More detail by clicking on thumbnail) Sedona, Arizona: September, 2005.

Early autumn's handiwork can be seen just across the pond that reflects Mount Washington. (Click on thumbnail) Black Butte Ranch, Oregon; October, 2003.

Another in my series of light, lines, textures, and colors. Durham, Oregon; August, 2008.

The Silk Road covered bridge. Bennington, Vermont; August, 2007.

Deck tables await diners who want to look out on Desolation Sound, Hernando Island, and--far in the back--Vancouver Island. (More detail by clicking on the thumbnail) Cortes Island, BC, Canada; April, 2008.

From the stage: Little Feat members Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, and Paul Barrerre (left to right) run through the notes during sound check at the Aladdin Theater. Portland, Oregon; October, 2008.

Ok, we'll end our tribute to Autumn with this fire in the sky. Clackamas, Oregon; October, 2008.

Even this spider decided to hang out where the colors could be enjoyed. Clackamas, Oregon; October, 2008.

I've never really noticed before how closely Japanese maple leaves resemble the shape of pot leaves. Huh! Clackamas, Oregon; October, 2008.

Yessir! The leaves are ablaze this time of year. I think this week we'll focus on them before they turn wet, brown and ugly. (As with all the photos I post, click on the thumbnail to see more detail) Clackamas, Oregon; October, 2008.