Cousins

This image was shot of Riley and William as a light setup test. I really liked it, but because it was a test shot and I was still setting up the colors are buggered up. So, I took the easy way out: Monochrome conversion. It works well as a B&W. Mouse over to see the original out of the camera version.



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The "Cabin"

Very cool views were had from upstairs or down through this 2 story window. Great cabin!

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On the Lake

It was a wonderful sunrise, sun up and over Piety Island at Detroit Lake. Very quiet at this time, me with my camera and a few others with their fishing poles out on the water. No kids out yet making a ruckus. :-)

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In the Shadow of Jefferson

Well, this kayak was nearly in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson. Just one of the many ways folks have fun on Detroit Lake. Not for me though. I prefer my power boat. Oh, for the RubyTuesday crowd, the oar tips are red.....trust me. :-)

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In the Wild

I have always loved these little flowers, but still do not know their name. (I have a book, too lazy to find it.) It had rained earlier this morning and there is still a drop of water lingering. A bumble bee was fluttering about too but I did not have the luck to get him in frame.

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Begger

We were followed around by a female mallard (or two) who was looking for handouts. As long as she let me take pictures, I obliged with bread crumbs. I know it is not the best for her, they are such pretty ducks and I cannot deny her for a picture.

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Under the Footbridge

Returned from a long awaited vacation at Detroit Lake (Oregon). On one photo excursion on the way to a small creek, navigated under this bridge. Don't know its name, but I know the kids love it.

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Bees in Flight

I saw these flowers yesterday but it was pretty poor lighting out, nearly rain. Today there was sun and a flock of bees! 473 shots later I got a few keepers! :-) The first image is taken with my 90mm macro lens, the second with my fisheye. Surprisingly unique perspective I could get and much faster to focus. Of course, I had to have the lens about a half inch from the bee..... Made a few of them nervous and some simply didn't care. Great fun!

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Rhodies

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