Once again, I had a business trip in central Oregon. This time after work I drove out 15 mi west of Bend to photograph Tumalo Falls.
2:00PM – ISO 80 – 1/10th – f8.0. I wish I had my 5D and a tripod!
Tumalo Falls
Mapleton
On my way back to the Eugene airport, I drove through Mapleton. The city ts located about 15 miles up the Siuslaw River from Florence, at the head of the river’s tidewater. I have read that Mapleton got its name for its many big-leaf maples. It is a popular place during the salmon and steelhead runs. The water looked like glass so I took this photo.
Ah Florence…
Florence, capital of the Tuscany region, is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is famous for its magnificent art and architecture. Uh but wait… I was in Florence, Oregon… crap! Regardless, it is a quaint town right on the Pacific coast. I didn’t have much time to explore but I did manage to go to the Heceta Head Beach area to snap a few photos. I also ate at a Thai Sushi Restaurant?
Hawaii 2007
Hair or lack of
Got a haircut today and just realized that with my thinning hair I’ve come full circle, with hair style that is.
Nankeen Danny?
I spotted what looked like a Danny in a red turtleneck the other day; this is a 1st. From what very little research I’ve done, I believe it’s a Nankeen Night Heron. I can’t imagine what he’s doing way out here. Must be the presence of so many ducklings on the lagoon. For night herons, it’s like an all you can eat buffet. Sorry for the terrible photos.
Moving in
This lagoon is getting crowded. I’m envisioning some territorial duck violence in the near future.
Fishing
When the Snowy Egret is stressed from work (lots of Egret politics), he goes fishing to relax. He does not practice catch and release though.
4th of July 2007
This year we decided to go to the City to watch the fireworks, relax and be tourists. Sandy booked us a room at the Sheraton one block from Pier 39. We strolled the Fisherman’s Wharf and had a tasty lunch at In N’ Out.
We got our exercise on a long walk out to Fort Mason, snapped a few shots, then back to the hotel for a power nap (we’re getting old).
Dinner was at Ristorante Fior d’ Italia. After dinner we raced over to the top of the parking structure across from Pier 39 which we thought would be the ideal venue for watching fireworks… uh, so did a bunch of other people by the way.
Danger keep your distance
I had an intruder this evening! I was so nervous I couldn’t get a good shot.
