Tunnel Reflections

The access tunnel for Multnomah Falls goes under the east bound lanes of the Columbia River Highway in the Gorge.  This couple and their reflections were heading back to the parking lot.

Distant Shower

While riding my motorcycle to the jail last evening, I kept an eye on where the scattered showers were developing.  I have a couple of routes I can take in the country that help me avoid getting wet. Sometimes it's a game to try and stay on the outside edge of a passing shower. Looking west to the coastal range I thought this distant shower made a nice backdrop to what I refer to as the Four Trees.

Sunday Walk

Yesterday afternoon our 4 year old granddaughter and I went for a walk to hang out together and see what we could discover.  I told her we should look for birds and interesting plant life.

She found these and said I should take a picture.  I don't know what they are but we both like them.

At the beginning of our walk we spotted this Flicker on our neighbor's chimney.  We like their sound.  We also saw a Robin take a worm out of the ground.  I got some shots but none of them turn out well.  As I write this I realize I should have let her take some photos.  Next time we'll do that!

Saturday Spring Yard Ballet

It's Saturday. The grass is long and there's no rain in the forecast. Throughout the neighborhood the sound of mowers pierce the subconscious like a distant orchestra.  All of this is done with the grace and precision of a ballet.  Actually, I just took a quick stop to capture my neighbor mowing his lawn.

Campfire Memories

After having a mild winter, lately we've been experiencing a cooler than normal spring.  It doesn't matter what season it is though, the smell of a campfire in the woods is always good.  It can trigger good memories with family and friends.

Columbia Gorge Spectacle

Multnomah Falls is 30 miles east of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge.  

Here's the Benson Bridge near the bottom of the falls. Both images were taken on Tuesday.  Click on the link for other Monochrome Weekend submissions.

What is it?

Don't look in the "Labels" box below because the answer is there!  Here's a hint.  While taking pictures of the family on Easter this item was captured in motion.  It created an interesting blur effect.  I tried duplicating that blur and couldn't so I took this photo.  It looks a little bizarre.  Maybe a DNA sequencing chain.

Another hint:  our 7 month old granddaughter was playing with it.

Oooh, you looked didn't you?