Sunset At Todd Lake, Central Oregon Cascades

“Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.” ~ Richard Paul Evans Sunset at Todd Lake. So quiet. So peaceful.

The Beauty of Crater Lake, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Clear skies in the afternoon gave us the opportunity to see Crater Lake in all its jewel-like beauty. This view of the lake and Wizard Island is from The Watchman area. Seasonal pollen from pine trees in the area has been heavy this spring, and you can see yellow streaks of the pollen where it has accumulated along the shorelines. Such a beautiful place! (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Beautiful Blues - 1

Beauty at Crater Lake National Park…always deep blue water and gorgeous reflections…this view with a bonus of the phantom ship highlighted by light from the afternoon sun. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Beautiful Blues - 2

Beauty at Crater Lake National Park…always deep blue water and gorgeous reflections…this view with a bonus of the phantom ship highlighted by light from the afternoon sun. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

The Blues

A really blue day at Crater Lake National Park…blue sky, blue water, blue beautiful! (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Dreamy View of the Blues

Beauty at Crater Lake National Park is everywhere you look. This view of the blue sky and blue lake through the trees caught my attention. I loved looking out at the reflections of the clouds in the lake. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Magic Night at Sparks Lake

What a magical sunset on this June night at Sparks Lake in the Central Oregon Cascades. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Summer Reflections at Sparks

Special moments at Central Oregon’s Sparks Lake…watching the sunrise create a tangerine sky and spread its light on Broken Top, seeing the warmth of the sun form a layer of fog over the lake, and enjoying beautiful reflections in the calm of the early morning. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Winter Reflections On The Deschutes, Central Oregon

Late afternoon sun highlighted the winter foliage along the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon, and created some great reflections in the calm water in this January image.

Sit By A River - 11

"Sit by a river. Find peace and meaning in the rhythm of the lifeblood of the Earth." ~Author Unknown This bench certainly offers an invitation to hikers and walkers to take a break and enjoy the Deschutes River as it flows through Sawyer Park in downtown Bend, OR.

Kayaking On The Deschutes River, Near Sawyer Park, Bend, OR

Mt. Bachelor And Clouds Reflecting In Hosmer Lake, Central Oregon Cascades

Todd Lake Winter, Central Oregon Cascades

Sunset at Sparks Lake, Central Oregon Cascades

Colorful Clouds At Sparks Lake, Central Oregon Cascades

Sparks Lake Black and White, Central Oregon

Sunrise On The Deschutes River, Central Oregon

Deschutes River Above Dillon Falls, Winter, Central Oregon

Autumn On The Deschutes, Central Oregon

Fall colors dominate the shorelines of the Deschutes River in autumn. This view of the river is just above Dillon Falls, and on this day the calm water provided a mirror-like reflection of the dramatic clouds in the morning sky.

Deschutes River Lava Island, Winter, Central Oregon

Deschutes River, Central Oregon

This long exposure allowed the color of the rocks beneath the surface to show through and make this look like an artist's watercolor painting.

Clouds On Fire At Sparks Lake, Central Oregon Cascades

Sparks Lake Color, Central Oregon

Alpenglow At Sparks Lake, Central Oregon Cascades