I think the black and white landscapes can be challenging because it’s hard to have an image that is both high contrast and full of detail. I tried out a few different effects and have included the original image and the black and white images. Hanging out at Pilot Butte, Bend, Oregon.
Day 259 – Spider web! I really don’t like spiders, their webs can be quite beautiful though. Day 260 – It’s Fall! Candles and coziness. Day 261 – Leaping! Day 262 – The leaves are falling. Day 263 – Macrame. My Grandma used to macrame and I’ve always loved it, but have been very intimidated … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 259-268
Day 240 – Beautiful buck in one of our city parks. Day 241 – Brilliant clouds over Pilot Butte. Day 242 – Sunseting. Day 243 – Jude and his portrait of Checkers. Day 244 – Cuddles with Checkers. Day 245 – Open House at School. Hard to believe that Summer is almost over. Day 246 … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 240-248
Day 228 – Jake the Dog. Look at those eyes! Day 229 – Bachelor Button Day 230 – Zane on a Rock Day 231 – Sunset Bay State Park at Sunset Day 232 – Southern Oregon Coast Day 233 – Sandpiper and those gorgeous driftwood greys. Day 234 – Mount Thielsen Day 235 – Tree … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 228-239
Day 215 – I haven’t taken any karate pics for a while. Here’s Zane doing a mighty side kick. Day 216 – Zane practicing self defenses with Sensei Brian. Day 217 – I’m not sleepy Mom… Day 218 – Stunning sunset. Day 219 – Zane in flight. Day 220 – We all fell in love … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 215-227
Day 196 – Water fun, Summertime. Day 197 – This was not a hope-filled day. So many terrible things happening in the world. I simply needed to remind myself that there is hope. Day 198 – The boys were building forts in the woods near a park. Day 199 – We played Star Wars Monopoly. … More Photo a Day 2016, Days 196-214
Day 141 – Some of the neighborhood boys came round and played with my nesting dolls. I thought I’d grab a photo while they were all out. Day 143 – Both of the boys participated in the Mini Pole Pedal Paddle. Day 144 – The boys were being filmed for a VBS promotion. Cutie patootie. … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 141-155
Day 128 – Fun times at the High Desert Museum underneath the giant spider web while the boys crawl on top. Day 129 – Mother’s Day BBQ at Mom and Dad’s. Jake literally holding on to Dad’s apron strings. Day 130 – My Nemesis, Cheatgrass. Evil stuff. Day 131 – I remember, as a child, … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 128-140
Day 116 – I often go for a wander outside the dojo when the boys are in karate class. I am drawn to pretty things – flowers and plants, but I’m also on the look out for interesting things. There’s a patch of undeveloped land near the dojo and I found this unusual plant on … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 116-127
Day 108 – I know they are a weed, I know that they are hated, but they do carry a lot of children’s wishes. Day 109 – Jude and Zane created a large lever in Grandma and Grandpa’s backyard after Jude went to the Bend Science Station earlier in the day. Jumping Zane! Day 110 … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 108-115
Lamppostings 