These two rainbows appeared just as a downpour ended. I couldn’t resist capturing this scene of vibrant colors against a dark gray sky.

I had stopped to rest after walking on a trail that crossed through land that had once been part of a farm. While taking a break, this scene caught my eye. The view reminded me of a bygone era when this place was farmland surrounded by wilderness. I just had to capture the image.

I took this autumn image in Silver Falls, northwestern Oregon, USA. This is a good representation of fall in this little corner of the world.

I took this picture while walking along a bike path. It had been raining, but the sun began breaking through the clouds. The pumpkin glowed on its own in the rising light.

This beautiful bird visited my back yard a few days ago. He was there with two others of his/her species. I had never seen this type of bird at our home before.

I love the vibrant blue feathers of this bird. The sunlight and the reddish color of the ground really made the blue pop out!

A few weeks ago, this was the color of the skies above us. It looks more like Mars than Earth! The skies are blue again, but we still have an air-quality alert due to wildfires.

This flower caught my eye while walking on a bike path. I just had to capture the blossom’s rich color and the lush green of the leaves.

Our cute son, Vyeshka, was born Oct 3, 2004. His body left this world in 2019, but his spirit still watches over us. Happy Birthday, Vyeshka!

This pretty bird didn’t mind the sun at all. The day was scorching hot, but s/he stood in the bright rays while having a look around. This bird was part of a big flock that was hanging around a marsh filled with cattails.