Elk Lake

Elk Lake provides berths for sailboats. It is an excellent sailing area within a half hour's drive from Bend.

Location: Central Oregon

Keywords: Elk_Lake_Resort, Elk_Lake_sailboats

Wildflowers and Elk Lake

Fantastic views of South Sister framed by great wildflowers.

Location: Central Oregon

Keywords: Elk_Lake, Elk_Lake_wildflowers, Elk_Lake_and_South_Sister

Elk Lake sunrise and flowers

What a time to be at this day use area. Sunrise is such a tranquil time.

Location: Central Oregon

Keywords: Elk_Lake, Elk_Lake_wildflowers, Elk_Lake_and_South_Sister

Campsite with a view

What a view! A ten star resort could not provide a setting like this. And it is free as long as you are willing to urge your body up and down the trail.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: Three_Sisters_Wilderness, Moraine_Lake, South_Sister, hiker_looking_at_South_Sister_and_Moraine_Lake, Three_Sisters_Wilderness_gandeur

South Sister Summit Trail

We left at six in the morning to begin our four thousand foot hike to the summit of South Sister. The trail was rich with flowers through most of the hike.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: South Sister,Three Sisters Wilderness,summit trail to South Sister

Moraine Lake Indian Paintbrush

The shoreline around Moraine Lake is not very wide, but is is filled with wildflowers in late July. If you visit it during the week, the summer crowds are not too bad.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: Moraine_Lake, Three_Sisters_Wilderness, Moraine_Lake_flowers, Moraine_Lake_Indian_paintbrush

Moraine Lake Indian Paintbrush 2

Flowers, water, mountain. What more does one need to see?

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: moraine Lake,Three Sisters Wilderness,Moraine Lake wildflowers, Moraine Lake Indian paintbrush,South Sister and Moraine Lake

South Sister Summit view of Broken Top

At the summit of South Sisters, wildflowers hold their own. The long strenuous hike rewards you with incredible views all around the summit crater.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: South Sister summit,Three Sisters Wilderness, Three Sisters Wilderness South Sister summit,Broken Top

Trail around summit crater

The summit of South Sister is unlike most summits you simply stand on and enjoy the view. This summit is a volcanic crater, filled with snow and even a small lake. It feels like you are waking around a waffle cone, looking down at the ice cream below.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: South Sister summit,Three Sisters Wilderness, Three Sisters Wilderness South Sister summit,South Sister crater

Looking toward Middle and North Sister

What to say about a view like this, other than it is good that the trail to the summit is so steep. You must "earn" this incredible view.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: south Sister summit,Three Sisters Wilderness, Three Sisters Wilderness South Sister summit,view of Middle and North Sister from South Sister summit

Lake inside of South Sister crater

This lake stands out like a gorgeous necklace inside the crater of South Sister. It is an exquisite jewel!

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: South Sister summit,Three Sisters Wilderness, Three Sisters Wilderness South Sister summit,lake inside of crater of South Sister

Flower view of Middle and North Sister

How these flowers survive in such harsh surroundings, I do not know. But they are wonderfully inspiring, along with the views.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: South Sister summit,Three Sisters Wilderness, Three Sisters Wilderness South Sister summit,view of Middle and North Sister,flower inside of South Sister crater

Log and South Sister

Finding this colorful log was a special treat. Placing an object in the foreground helps create a three dimensional effect to a static image. To have this kind of color on the log, along with the log's shape, added dynamic drama.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: South Sister,Three Sisters Wilderness,log framing South Sister,South Sister drama

Purifying water

Can you imagine a better place to pump water than this setting on the shore of Moraine Lake, with the reflections of South Sister in front of you?

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: Moraine Lake,Three Sisters Wilderness,South Sister and Moraine Lake reflections,purifying water,purifying water at Moraine Lake

Hikers at Moraine Lake

What a time to arrive at Moraine Lake. The lake was delightfully still and the afternoon clouds reflected off the lake.

Location: Central Oregon Three Sisters

Keywords: Moraine Lake,Three Sisters Wilderness,South Sister and Moraine Lake reflections,hikers at Moraine Lake

Multnomah Falls,early spring

A week after the beginning of spring, a few tentative leaves are showing up in the Columbia Gorge. The waterfalls are in full flow, and even the rain cannot deter the majesty of this scene.

Location: Columbia Gorge

Keywords: Multnomah Falls,Multnomah Falls early spring,Columbia Gorge early spring,Columbia Gorge

Elowah Falls

Use a tripod and shoot at a slow speed to create this \"feathered\" look. And pick a good angle as well. The moods of the waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge are fun to observe throughout the seasons.

Location: Columbia Gorge

Keywords: Elowah_Falls, Columbia_Gorge_waterfalls, Ellowah_Falls_unique_view

Columbia Gorge sunrise

Early morning light, what else can I say. There is nothing more stimulating than waiting for the sunrise, and then waiting for the first rich light to see what will happen with a scene.

Location: Columbia Gorge

Keywords: Columbia Gorge sunrise, Columbia River views,Gorge sunrise

Tom McCall Preserve, looking east

The Tom McCall Preserve is owned by the Nature Conservancy. It is located at Rowena, between Hood River and The Dalles. This look is different from the typical waterfalls of the Gorge. Here, on edge of Oregon's sagebrush and wheat country, the wildflowers combine with basalt and river views to created dynamic landscapes of color, texture, vast vistas.

Location: Columbia Gorge

Keywords: Rowena spring,Tom McCall Preserve, wildflowers Tom McCall Preserve,Columbia River views

Mt. Hood aerial view

Mt. Hood, Multnomah Falls, certain beach scenes, are Oregon's icons. One of the great features of using the Portland International Airport is the opportunity to fly close to this mountain. Be sure to find out what side of the airplane to sit on!

Location: Columbia Gorge

Keywords: Mt.Hood aerial view,Mt. Hood from air, Mt. Hood closeup

Horsetail Falls

I always enjoy combining textures and colors. Fall offers great colors in the Columbia Gorge, and multiple ways to compose pictures.

Location: Columbia Gorge

Keywords: Horsetail Falls, Columbia Gorge waterfalls, Gorge waterfalls, Columbia Gorge fall

Hurricane Creek

The Hurricane Creek trailhead is reached from either Enterprise or Joseph. Turn at the Hurricane Creek Grange. This hike is an easy day hike, excellent for families with young children.

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Hurricane Creek Eagle Cap Wilderness,Eagle Cap Wilderness,Hurricane Creek Wallowa County,hikers in Eagle Cap Wilderness

Hurricane Creek Deadman Falls

Despite its grim name, this waterfall is extremely beautiful.

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Hurricane Creek Eagle Cap Wilderness,Eagle Cap Wilderness,Hurricane Creek Wallowa County,Deadman Falls Eagle Cap Wilderness

Hurricane Creek Deadman Falls

Flowing down polished open granite, these falls sparkle in the mid day sun. They complete the grandeur of this granite.

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: hurricane Creek Eagle Cap Wilderness,Eagle Cap Wilderness,Hurricane Creek Wallowa County,Deadman Falls Eagle Cap Wilderness

Hurricane Creek colors

Wild flowers in mid July are feast for the eyes and heart as one travels up the Hurricane Creek drainage. This is great picnic country!

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: hurricane Creek Eagle Cap Wilderness,Eagle Cap Wilderness,Hurricane Creek Wallowa County,Eagle Cap Wilderness wild flowers

Eagle Cap Alpen Glow

What a beautiful place to be. For all of you who have never been here, try to find time to visit. I will be happy to give you backpacking advice!

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Eagle_Cap, Eagle_Cap_Wilderness, alpenglow, alpenglow_Eagle_Cap

Sunshine Lake reflections

What a beautiful place to be. For all of you who have never been here, try to find time to visit. I will be happy to give you backpacking advice!

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Eagle_Cap, Eagle_Cap_Wilderness, Sunshine_Lake, Eagle_Cap_reflection

Eagle Cap and East Lostine

What a beautiful place to be. For all of you who have never been here, try to find time to visit. I will be happy to give you backpacking advice!

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Eagle_Cap, Eagle_Cap_Wilderness, East_Lostine_meadow, Eagle_Cap_meadow

East Lostine River and Eagle Cap

What a beautiful place to be. For all of you who have never been here, try to find time to visit. I will be happy to give you backpacking advice!

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Eagle_Cap, Eagle_Cap_Wilderness, East_Lostine_river, Eagle_Cap_east_lostine_river

Hiker and Eagle Cap

What a beautiful place to be. For all of you who have never been here, try to find time to visit. I will be happy to give you backpacking advice!

Location: Eagle Cap Wilderness

Keywords: Eagle_Cap, Eagle_Cap_Wilderness,

Sunrise reflections at the Painted Hills

This was a fun photo shoot. I had arrived at the Painted Hills after dark. I drove to a small vehicle turnout, and parked. I put a tarp, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag on the ground and slept out under a clear sky and bright stars. Waking up at dawn, I drove over to this lake and waited for the sunrise. As you can see, the wait was rewarded.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Painted Hills sunrise,Painted HIlls reflections,Painted HIlls

Painted HIlls wildflowers

In late spring, brightly colored wildflowers contrast with the incredible colors of the Painted Hills. The light on these flowers was remarkable. I waited and waited in the late afternoon for the clouds to clear. Finally, just before the sun went down behind the hills to the west, a narrow band of sky open up, and illuminated these flowers and the hills.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Painted Hills,Painted Hills wildflowers

Painted Hills grasslands

The Painted HIlls is situated on Hwy 26 between John Day and Prineville/Bend. Were the Hills on a major Interstate, millions of people would inundate the area. Fortunately, few people stop by, so most of the days are incredibly tranquil.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Painted Hills grasslands,Painted HIlls,eastern Oregon

Leslie Gulch towers

Leslie Gulch combines, on a lesser scale, the geology of Bryce and Zion. Located an hours drive west of Hwy 95 near Jordan Valley, the gravel road drive is well worth the time. Early morning and early evening light turn these rock formations into glowing fortresses.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Leslie Gulch,Leslie Gulch towers,Leslie Gulch glow

Leslie Gulch gateway

Late afternoon sun and a telephoto lens created this dramatic effect. Leslie Gulch is far away and not well known, but a visit to this southeast Oregon location is wll worth the time.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Leslie Gulch gateway,Leslie Gulch drama,Leslie Gulch dramatic rocks

Alvord Desert lupine and Steens Mt

Total drama, total vastness. The lupine fields of the Alvord are isolated. Their lushness is dependent on sufficient spring rains. But when they bloom like this, nothing is more ethereal; these are the fields of the Lord.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Alvord Desert lupine,Alvord Desert spring,Alvord spring,Alvord lupine,Steens Mt lupine

Steens Mt. sunrise

I shot this picture in the early fall from the Alvord Desert. The temperature was nippy--below freezing, but the incredible sky made the cold tolerable.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Steens_Mt_sunrise, view_of_Steens_from_Alvord_Desert

Little Blitzen Gorge

Carved out by glaciers long ago, the Little Blitzen Gorge is a reminder the massive forces of nature. Light and shadow, contrasting colors of flowers and canyon, bring this composition to life.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Little Blitzen Gorge,wildflowers Little Blitzen Gorge

Leslie Gulch spires

The whimsical features of Leslie Gulch remind me of the iconic castle that is the signature feature of Disneyland.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Leslie_Gulch_spires, volcanic_tuff

Leslie Gulch wildflowers.balsam root

The striking scenery of Leslie Gulch consists largely of volcanic tuff--ash that is cemented together in violent eruptions. The rough rocky look contrasts with the gentle flowers of springtime

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Leslie_Gulch_walls_and flowers, balsam_root, Leslie_Gulch_balsam_root, Leslie_Gulch_wildflowers

Leslie Gulch Owyhee Reservoir

Leslie Gulch runs into the Owhyee Reservoir about halfway up from the dam. The reservoir offers excellent bass and crappie fishing. The views of the canyon walls never cease to be amazing. When you go there, try to enjoy both the early morning and the late afternoon sun. The light creates all kinds of different glows, depending on the time of day.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Leslie_Gulch, Owyhee Reservoir, Leslie_Gulch_Owyhee_Reservoir, canyon_reflections

Borax Lake

Borax Lake, at the southern end of the Alvord, near Fields, is fed by hot springs which contain a high concentration of borate. When the hot springs evaporate, a high concentration of alkali is left behind. Between 1892 and 1902, about 400 tons of borax were boiled down and crystalized annually. Mule teams transported this processed borax to the railhead at Winnemucca, NV, a distance of 120 miles. Borax Lake is now owned by The Nature Conservancy, and offers excellent birding.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Borax_Lake, Alvord Desert, Nature_Conservancy_Borax_Lake

Alvord Desert Storm over Steens Mt

The playa that forms the Alvord desert stretches out beneath Steens Mt, a marvelous fault block mountain that rises to more than ninety six hundred feet. This playa runs nine miles north/south along the Steens and stretches six miles east. Tens of thousands of years ago, a lake almost two hundred feet deep covered the playa. Now, it is intermittently covered with water depending on the season. Land sailors, car racers, bicyclists enjoy the area when it is dry.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Alvord_Desert, Steens_Mt_storm, Alvord_Desert_and_Steens_Mt

Horned lizard petroglyph

Southwest Indian tribes portrayed the horned lizard as a symbol of strength and sang healing songs that referred to its behaviors. As you can see from the petroglyph picture from the Hart Mountain area, it was recognized and honored in the rock inscription.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: horned_lizard, horned_lizard_petroglyph, petroglyph_lake, petroglyph_lake_Hart_mountains

Camping on the Alvord

Vast open spaces, bare ground amidst spring wildflowers, overwhelming solitude.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: camping_on_the_Alvord_desert, Alvord_desert_camping

Mickey Hot Springs

The Alvord Desert shows signs its past is still present. Mickey Hot Springs bubbles and boils. and creates unique patterns in the sand.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Mickey_Hot_Springs, Alvord_Desert

Mickey Hot Springs visitors

It is a long ways to reach the Alvord Desert and Mickey Hot Springs. Not too many people are aware of its existence or its location. But it is well worth the time to drive east from Burns, and then south along the east face of the Steens to reach this area.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Mickey_Hot_Springs, Alvord_Desert

Mickey Hot Springs reflections

Mickey Hot Springs offers great colors and shapes. This hot spring offers one of them.

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Mickey_Hot_Springs, Alvord_Desert

The road to the Steens

The Steens Mt, a fault block formation, rises abruptly more than five thousand feet above the Alvord Desert. One can only stand in awe at its silent majesty/

Location: Eastern Oregon

Keywords: Steens_Mt, Alvord_Desert, Steens_above_the_Alvord, Steens_from_the_Alvord

Heceta Head lighthouse

Early morning fog on the Oregon coast created this ethereal look of the lighthouse at Heceta Head. When I left Florence the morning was foggy. I did not think I would find any photographs. Yet, so often is the case with taking pictures, it pays to continue and just see what will happen. This area is a twenty minute drive north of Florence. Florence, in turn, is an hour\'s drive from Eugene.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: praise_images, Heceta_Head, Heceta_Head_lighthouse, lighthouse_and_fog, foggy_lighthouse, Oregon_Coast_lighthouses

Beacon of light

The late afternoon on the Oregon Coast was foggy as I accompanied my grandchildren to play on beach. The only reason I carried my camera was to take some pictures of them digging in the sand. And then suddenly, briefly, this beam of light appeared. It provided another lesson as to why I should always have my camera with me.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: beacon of light,lightbeam,coastal light,Oregon coast light

Boiler Bay

What a joy to watch the late afternoon sun enrich the colors of the rocky Oregon coast. The State Park overlook at Boiler Bay is a great place to enjoy the ocean.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: Boiler Bay,Oregon coast waves,Oregon coast rocky shoreline

Suislaw Bridge

Sunset on the Oregon Coast is great at any location. The Suislaw River meets the ocean at the town of Florence. The bridge over the river provides an obviously excellent foreground for the sunset colors.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: Florence bridge,Suislaw bridge,Oregon coast bridges

Gulls on a morning beach

I love the atmosphere of this image. The gulls taking off along the breaking waves, creating a large pattern of white and blue.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: gulls, sea gulls, Oregon coast gulls,Oregon coast sea gulls,gulls and waves

Gulls in front of breaking wave

I used a telephoto lens for this shot. It makes it appear that the waves are breaking over the gulls. The atmosphere of the sunset colors, and the tranquility of the gulls: action and rest. These birds belong here.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: gulls at sunset,Oregon coast gulls

Cape Meares lighthouse with mystic light

The almost setting sun at the Cape Meares' lighthouse created this wonderful mystic like moment with this walker and her dog. Light is so incredible and so mysterious when we let it embrace us.

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: Cape Meares lighthouse, walker and Cape Meares lighthouse,mystic Cape Meares lighthouse,sunset at Cape Meares lighthouse

Walking the beach at Cape Lookout State Park

A fresh morning, wind blowing hair, a friendly dog. What a great time to be on the beach. This is Jasmine from Sichuan Province, China. It was her first time to ever see the ocean and the beach!

Location: Oregon Coast

Keywords: Beach walking,Cape Lookout State Park,fresh ocean morning,fresh beach morning,beach contentment

Camping at Smith Rocks

The bivouac camping area at Smith Rocks is one of the most scenic you will find anywhere in the world. It does get crowded on a weekend, but other days you have a wide choice of sites. Choose one as close to the Crooked River overlook as you can!

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: Smith Rocks,camping at Smith Rocks

Smith Rocks and Crooked River

The views are breath taking; what else can one say. Whether you climb or contemplate or both, this is the place to be.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: smith Rocks,Smith Rocks and Crooked River

Smith Rocks sunrise

Be There! For the sunrise and the sunset.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: smith Rocks,Smith Rocks and Crooked River,Smith Rocks sunrise

Smith Rocks sunset

How can one not be excited by the shapes and colors of a sunset, particularly at a place like Smith Rocks?

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: smith Rocks,Smith Rocks sunset

Smith Rocks and Crooked River, vertical

Whether shooting Smith Rocks on the vertical or the horizontal, the scenery is incredible.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: smith Rocks,Smith Rocks and Crooked River

Reflections of Smith Rocks at Crooked River

Whether you are climbing or hiking, take time to enjoy the reflections at river level.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: Smith Rocks,Smith Rocks and Crooked River,Smith Rocks reflections in Crooked River

Smith Rocks climbing wall

This climbing wall provides a dramatic backdrop for this warm up area.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: Smith Rocks,Smith Rocks and Crooked River,Smith Rocks climbing wall

Jasmine on climbing wall

Jasmine, who translated for our dental team to China, tries out the wall.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: Smith Rocks,Smith Rocks and Crooked River,Smith Rocks climbing wall

Smith Rocks climbers

Multiple routes accommodate groups of climbers as well as solo.

Location: Smith Rocks

Keywords: smith Rocks,Smith Rocks climbers

Ladd Marsh camas

In addition to being one of Oregon's premier birding locations, Ladd Marsh offers an incredible array of spring wildflowers. These flowers are camas, whose root was prized by the local Indians.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,camas,Ladd Marsh wildflowers

Gunsight Peak and shooting stars

After the snow leaves the peaks and meadows of the Anthony Lakes ski area, wildflowers dominate the landscape, adding an array of color to the foreground of the mountain peaks.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Anthony Lake spring, Gunsight Peak, shooting star wildflowers,Union County

Cherry blossoms and Mt. Emily

Cherry production remains an important agricultural product in Union County. The trees blossom in late April, creating a marvelous display of white beauty.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Union County cherries, Union County,cherry blossoms

Mt. Emily sunflowers

Sunflower seed production has gained popularity as a Union County agricultural product. Early morning sun on these flowers and Mt. Emily, coupled with the red barn, created this fun composition.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Union County sunflowers, Union County agriculture

Grande Ronde Valley from Indian rock

When the snow clears from the top of Mt. Emily, this view point of the Grande Ronde valley becomes accessible by a couple of different forest service roads. There is an excellent picnic area at Indian Rock. The soft early evening light is wonderful to work with and the numerous wildflowers create an incredible range of colors.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Grande Ronde Valley, Grande Ronde Valley overview, Indian Rock, Union County Indian Rock, Grande Ronde Valley Indian Rock

Inlow Hall, Eastern Oregon University

EOU is a distinctive University. Its professors pay close and caring attention to student development in small classes. Particularly in the fall, the campus vibrates with color.

Location: Union County

Keywords: EOU,Eastern Oregon University, Inlow Hall,EOU fall

One University Avenue

One University Avenue passes Badgley Hall, the new Science building, on its way to the core of Eastern\'s campus. I shot this backlit scene in the early morning. The angle of the sun made these fall colors come alive.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Eastern_Oregon_University_fall, EOU_fall, EOU_campus, Eastern_Oregon_University_campus

Morgan Lake sunset

Morgan Lake is only a ten minute drive from La Grande. Once there, however, you are in a location that could be hours away from "civilization." I enjoyed a rare treat of this early summer sunset, when the lake was still and the sunset colors intense.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Morgan Lake, Union County, La Grande Morgan Lake, Morgan Lake sunset

Yellow headed blackbird

Yellow headed blackbirds add great color to the Ladd Marsh bird refuge.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh yellow headed blackbird,yellow headed blackbird, birds singing,bird songs

Egret in flight

Egrets at Ladd Marsh spook easily. Your camera must be ready

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh egret,egret in flight

Ladd Marsh overlook

The Ladd Marsh overlook provides excellent views of the many species of birds that inhabit this bird refuge

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh overlook,Ladd Marsh Bird Refuge

Ladd Marsh bird box

This bird box waits for swallows to come in to nest. Camas is a beautiful carpet in the month of May.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh bird box,Ladd Marsh Bird Refuge,Ladd Marsh camas

Ladd Marsh rainbow

A shoveler swims in a canal, while a rainbow develops over the mountains above Cove.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh rainbow

Cinnamon teal in flight

It is tough to photograph cinnamon teal. They spook easily so it helps to pre focus and shoot at a high speed to insure the actions is preserved.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh cinnamon teal,cinnamon teal

Teasle and camas

Ladd Marsh in the spring time presents all kinds of wondrous colors and contrasts. With the sun backlighting this scene, a mystic glow radiates outward.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Ladd Marsh,Ladd Marsh camas,teasle

EOU fall flag

Eastern Oregon University, located in La Grande, is a premere higher ed institution. Small classes, taught by professors who genuinely care for their students, make this a place of value, financially as well as academically.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Eastern_Oregon_University_campus, EOU_picture, EOU_campus_picture

Morgan Lake fishing

A great mood and a great time: tube fishing in the early evening at Morgan Lake. Morgan Lake is only a ten minute drive from La Grande. The setting, however, is that of a far away destination--a place of tranquility and relaxation. And the fishing is very good.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Morgan_Lake, Morgan_Lake_fishing, tube_fishing_image_picture, early_evening_lake_fishing, La_Grande_outdoors

EOU Spring

One University Blvd deserves its name. It is a tremendous entry point to the campus. Particularly in spring, when the flowering plum trees are blooming, this drive is outstanding.

Location: Union County

Keywords: EOU, Eastern_Oregon_University, Inlow_Hall, EOU_spring

International Club

Eastern Oregon University presents a wide range of student activities. Among these is the vibrant International Club. Every year, students from all over the world present a delicious array of food courses, followed by stage performances representing their countries and cultures. The is Pamela from Mexico demonstrating the beauties of a swirling skirt.

Location: Union County

Keywords: EOU, Eastern_Oregon_University, IEOU_International_Club, EOU_activities

Pierce Library

Pierce Library serves as the center of Learning resources at EOU. Excellent staff make a wide variety of services available. International students, Hugh from Vietnam and Frances from China can attest for the Library's outreach.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Eastern_Oregon_University_campus, EOU_picture, EOU_campus_picture, Pierce_Library

Elgin Stampede at sunset

The town of Elgin, with a population of only 1700, sponsors an incredible rodeo in mid July of every year. Organizing is a year around even which many dedicated volunteers help out with. This Saturday night sunset shot captures the spirit of this great Elgin and American West tradition.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Elgin_Stampede, Elgin_rodeo, Elgin_Oregon, Oregon_rodeos

Hot Lake Springs

Hot Lake Springs is an absolute MUST SEE place in Union County. Located between La Grande and Union, just off Interstate 84, it was first visited by Indians over the centuries. With the advent of the railroad, it became the Mayo Clinic of the west. Finally, and fortunately, Dave and Lee Manuel have purchased it and are lovingly restoring it. Dave is a world renowned sculptor, and his many pieces, and his workshop and museum and well worth your time to visit.

Location: Union County

Keywords: Hot_Lake_Springs, Dave_Manual, Lee_Manuel, Union_County_Oregon

Moon rise over the Seven Devils

Early June, the wildflowers are incredible. From near the Hat Point overlook, the moon has risen above the Seven Devils in the late light, and all is tranquil.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Hat Point,Seven Devils moonrise,Hells Canyon,Hells Canyon moonrise.

Lupine near Hat Point

Rich wildflowers and rich light. I wish times like this could last forever.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Hat Point,Seven Devils ,Hells Canyon,Hells Canyon wildflowers

Hells Canyon yellows and reds

Filled with wildflowers in late June and early July, Hells Canyon is really heaven!

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Hells Canyon,Hells Canyon wildflowers,Hells Canyon views and vistas

Early morning at Saddle Creek campground

To be up at sunrise, reading the Bible and morning devotions with this view, reminds one of what eternity will maybe be like.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Hells Canyon,Hells Canyon early morning,Saddle Creek campground Hells Canyon,Saddle Creek campground,quiet time,Hells Canyon views and vistas

Flower view above Hells Canyon

The vistas go on for ever, even though the wild flowers will soon vanish in the summer heat.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Hells Canyon,Hells Canyon wildflowers,Hells Canyon views and vistas

Sunrise and flowers

What a treat to watch the sun rise above the Seven Devils mountains with the Snake River canyon below. The early sun, backlighting the lupine wildflowers, creates an exquisite delicacy. This view is from the Saddle Creek Campground.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Hells_Canyon, Hells_Canyon_wildflowers, Hells_Canyon_views_and_vistas, Saddle_Creek_campground

Zumwalt Country barn

Obscure by Oregon geography standards, the Zumwalt Prairie in the extreme northeast corner of Oregon represents a wonderfully diverse ecological niche. As set out in the book, "The Prairie Keepers" by Marcy Houle, this area demonstrates how ranchers and grazing and wildlife "not only can coexist, but in some instances must coexist." A single gravel road accesses these thousands and thousands of acres, where nature and silence have scarcely been disturbed from time immemorial. Whether one photographs, reads, or meditates, the silence makes its own music.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Zumwalt_Prairie, Zumwalt_country, back_roads_of_Wallowa_County, country_barns

Zumwalt Road. early spring

Country roads remind us of the vastness of adventures that await us when we are willing to leave our citified comfort zones, and just "light out" for the frontier--or at least areas that challenge us with their unknown vastness.

Location: Wallowa County

Keywords: Zumwalt_Prairie, Zumwalt_country, back_roads_of_Wallowa_County, back_roads, the_road_less_traveled