The Stellar's Jays decided to use our yard for their morning chase session today. #dailyphoto #oregon #eugeneoregon #birdphotography

The Stellar's Jays decided to use our yard for their morning chase session today.

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“Backlit Lace”

The Queen Anne’s Lace is coming into bloom around here.

“Meeting Over!”

bird flying away from two other birds

This skimmer was just hanging out (literally) in the tall grass when I walked by this morning.

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“UFO”

Well, actually, light fixture. But it’s at least as convincing as some of the UFO photos the government has released.

“Appropriate Weather”

This weather vane sits on top of the Heron Building.

weather vane with a sculpted heron on top

Playing with a new-to-me lens (Minolta 50mm adapted from Sony A Mount to M43). Getting some nice dreamy images shooting wide open.

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With a Range Bump, the $25K Slate Is the Most Affordable EV Truck in the US

If it wasn’t a Bezos-mobile, I’d probably buy one.

Extreme Heat conference cancelled due to extreme heat

But remember kids, climate change isn’t real.

“Wait Here Camp”

I wish I knew the story behind this Forest Service sign, just off the Maiden Peak Trail.

sign on a tree reading "WAIT HERE CAMP"