I have no idea what this building used to be, but the shadows caught my eye.

“Hanging Out”

Tiny spider on my car window.

These paper wasps were nesting inside a light pole, but they were too hot to be aggressive so I got some good photos.

#dailyphoto #oregon #eugeneoregon #insectphotography

Amusing to have multiple weather apps agree there is 0% chance of rain even while it is actively coming down outside my window. Oregon at its best.

“Color Battle”

The Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony Is Moving to Europe (after 35 years in the USA)

I missed this when it happened in March, but the Trump administration has managed to drive the Ig Nobel out of the United States. The stupid, it hurts.

(H/T The Economist)

Milli Fire. 2017. 24,092 acres. At the edge of the burned area. After 9 years, limbs are breaking off, whole trees are leaning or fallen, but the process will continue for years to come.

“Eclipse Rising”

Partially-eclipsed moon rising over a partially-burned hillside near Black Crater.

“Deep Blue Hour”

stars coming out over the lava fields

Stars coming out over the lava fields at Dee Wright Volcanic Observatory.