Random Photos

I like how the focus is on the off-center flower, yet the colors balance the picture out without being symetrical.

I wish I had a stronger zoom, but I still like being able to see the craters of the moon.

The Astoria-Megler bridge from the Hammond Marina. Notice the 'fish bone' trees on the skyline--physical memories of the December wind storm.

This white moth on our white wall looks kind of angelic...

...until you see it close up. Especially with those piercing eyes and the 'hairy' look. I like how you can even see the shadow of antenae hairs on the wall.

More Spring in the NW 2008

Wintry Spring Day

Spring has officially begun! Spring is my favorite season--the weather warms up, flowers start shining bright colors all over, the sun stays out to play longer and longer. Everything is new and fresh and waking up.



Today started out as a normal day of rain, rain, rain, here on the north Oregon coast--quenching the grass and flowers' winter thirst (OK, so they drink almost daily, year-round here).

The flowers have already started stretching out in the warmer weather and longer sun. The grass also has been reaching towards the sky taunting the lawn mower.

However, as the day progressed another wonderful surprise sprinkled this spring day: SNOW!!! Giant, quiet flakes of whipped ice peacefully floating from the sky and gently lighting down, in contrast, on the dark evergreens and bright green grass.

Enough snow to magnify the excitement of Spring Break as the boys capture the opportunity to play in this rare treat to the North Oregon Coast.

Although shaken a bit by the surprise, the spring flowers remained bright and warm in counterpoint.