Day Seventy-Four

This was taken at Silver Falls. My husband really liked the angle I got, so I thought I’d share.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/6.3

Exposure: 1/200 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Seventy-Three

This is a nice shot of Mary’s Peak just west of Corvallis. This was taken one week ago and the weather was sunny and 65 degrees… but now it is 40 degrees, cloudy, and there is snow on the peak. Amazing how drastically weather changes.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/13

Exposure: 1/320 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Seventy-Two

This is of the local creek called Oak Creek. It is quite long and runs through a good portion of Corvallis. I would say its one of the more prominent creeks in Corvallis. This was beneath the Irish Bend covered bridge.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/32

Exposure: 1/4 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Seventy-One

This is from my trip to Silver Falls early this month. It is a path near the South Falls leading back to the park. I just love all the winding trails throughout Oregon!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/4

Exposure: 1/60 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Seventy

So did you know that the Willamette Valley used to be a huge oak savannah? Yep, it once was… before man came and established themselves. There are hints of this here and there, and near the Benton County Fairgrounds is one such place.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/9

Exposure: 1/125 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Sixty-Nine

This was this past weekend at the Irish Bend Covered Bridge. I really do love covered bridges, there is just something about them that makes me smile.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/18

Exposure: 1/200 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Sixty-Eight

This was taken this last weekend on our walk by the covered bridge and Benton County Fairgrounds. I love cherry, apple, and crab apple blossom trees. I think they are the epitome of spring!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/4

Exposure: 1/1000 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Sixty-Seven

This was some daffodils from our walk yesterday in by the Benton County Fairgrounds and Oak Creek.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/9

Exposure: 1/160 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Sixty-Six

Yesterday was beautiful. The sun was out, the weather was warm, and there was no wind. So me and my family went for a walk. There is a covered bridge not far from our house on Oak Creek. It is called Irish Bend. It was originally down by Monroe but through a series of events to save the bridge, it ended up on OSU campus. It is a pretty walk and we saw many delightful sights. The mountain in the background is Mount Jefferson.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/20

Exposure: 1/200 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Sixty-Five

This is of the base of North Falls at Silver Falls.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/25

Exposure: 1/4 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Sixty-Four

This is of some pools next to South Falls at Silver Falls. I’m sure when there is more mountain run-off and the river is fuller, these pools don’t exist. But it was pretty and I’m glad we caught them!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/7.1

Exposure: 1/100 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Sixty-Three

This was a moss-encased tree and branches on the path to the North Falls at Silver Falls. I think it is a prime example of the beauty to the green in Oregon.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/5.6

Exposure: 1/60 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Sixty-Two

This one was taken a couple days ago at Silver Falls. This one is from the South Falls. You can hike behind this one as well, although we chose not to do that. You can also walk by the top right where it falls over the cliff. Its very pretty to examine all parts of the waterfall.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/29

Exposure: 1/4 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-320

Day Sixty-One

Yesterday we also made it to Silver Falls State Park just east of Salem. It consists of several huge waterfalls over roughly an 8 mile area. We went to the two most accessible ones, North Falls and South Falls. Both of which you can walk behind. We did the hike to walk behind the North Falls, but not the South Falls. In this picture we are behind the North Falls, you can see the cave roof and floor.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/20

Exposure: 1/8 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-320

Day Sixty

This was taken today on my way back from the Portland area. It is right about the Mount Angel area. Mt. Hood is in the distance, and I love how it is just subtly there.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/16

Exposure: 1/200 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Fifty-Nine

This was taken . Many people love this shot because the footprints look like they are popping out, when they really are pushed into the sand. I’ve been told that if you look at it upside-down, you can see the imprints. Either way I love the shot!

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Fifty-Eight

This was taken May 2004 about Memorial Day. As in most places, they had a large parade, a city party, and a service at the cemetery. It was an amazing site to see all the flags!

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Fifty-Seven

This was taken a couple weeks ago in Kings Valley. I love covered bridges, and Oregon seems to have an abundance. I’ve taken pictures of a few, and I hope to find many more.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/10

Exposure:1/200 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Fifty-Six

This is of Mount Hood just east of Portland. It was taken June 2003. I was on my way to Maupin to go river rafting, and it was so glorious I couldn’t pass it up.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Fifty-Five

This one is for those still experiencing winter. It was a beautiful snow in December 2008. I hope for those who still have snow that it melts for you soon. If it doesn’t, you can always move to Oregon!

Camera: Samsung S85

F-Stop: f/4.9

Exposure: 1/309 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-50

Day Fifty-Four

I love catching birds in flight, and so that is what I did while I was at the Oregon Coast a couple days ago. I took several shots, and only kept a few. This being one of those few. I know they aren’t majestic birds, but they are graceful and somewhat peaceful to watch (not to listen to).

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/13

Exposure: 1/320 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Fifty-Three

This was taken a couple of days ago in Newport. The bridge over the harbor is massive and beautiful! I love going to the bay front and seeing all the shops and just looking out over the harbor. On good days you’ll see some seals playing too!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/14

Exposure: 1/400 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Fifty-Two

This was from our trip yesterday. It is of a Sea Sun at the Hatfield Marine Science Center operated by volunteers and OSU students and professors. It is a free place to take the kids, and they have all sorts of stuff to do and see! It was wonderful!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/4.5

Exposure: 1/8 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-800

Day Fifty-One

This one is from today when me and my family went to the coast. It was in Newport, more specifically at Agate Beach. The beach has a wonderful view of the lighthouse, Yaquina Head, which you can see in the background. The wind was wonderful, and the sun was glorious! A wonderful day at the beach, especially for February!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/14

Exposure: 1/320 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Fifty

Well I think for my fiftieth day I need to do something nice. This is what I chose. Those who know me know I love a few things in this world more than anything (besides my children and my husband), the color orange, the beach, and sunsets are some of those things. This encompasses those three. It was taken just north of Newport in June of 2009.

Camera: Samsung S85

F-Stop: f/4.6

Exposure: 1/148 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-50

Day Forty-Nine

This was taken a couple weeks ago in Kings Valley. I love dew drops on grass, well dew drops on anything really. One day I hope to perfect my dew drop shots. But this one I couldn’t pass up because the grass was sparkling like diamonds. It was breathtaking.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/5.6

Exposure: 1/500 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Forty-Eight

I took this last night. The sun was setting and I couldn’t resist. The coloring was so dynamic! Again, that is Mary’s Peak and the Coastal Range in the background.

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/5.6

Exposure: 1/60 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-160

Day Forty-Seven

This was taken about a week ago just north of Corvallis on Airlie Road. I think it showcases nicely what the Willamette Valley is like. You have the flat grass fields, with beautiful Coastal Range foothills behind them. The grass fields in the Willamette Valley are flanked by the foothills to either the Coastal Range or the Cascades. It makes for some very scenic and photographic drives!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/18

Exposure: 1/200 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-400

Day Forty-Six

There was a request made for recent photos, so here is one I took a week ago. It is close to a creek by Kings Valley, OR. My husband has been asking me to take more reflection shots, since with our rain here in Oregon, there is ample opportunity to do so. Well I saw this shot and seized the moment. I think it turned out quite well, and I certainly enjoyed the blue sky!

Camera: Canon XS

F-Stop: f/10

Exposure: 1/160 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Forty-Five

This wraps up my Valentine’s roses. Happy Valentine’s to all!

Portland Rose Garden, June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO-Speed: ISO 100

 

Day Forty-Four

Portland Rose Garden, June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO-Speed: ISO 100

Day Forty-Three

Portland Rose Garden, June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO-Speed: ISO 100

Day Forty-Two

Portland, Oregon LDS Temple, August 2007.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix A340

F-Stop: f/5.6

Exposure: 1/200 sec.

ISO-Speed: ISO 64

Day Forty-One

Portland Rose Garden, June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO-Speed: ISO 100

Day Forty

I’m sorry, I am a sucker for orange. I thought this one was especially nice because it transitioned from a pale pink into bright orange at the tips. I couldn’t pass it up! This too was taken in Portland in June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO-Speed: ISO 100

Day Thirty-Nine

This was taken at the rose garden in Portland, and I call them Valentine Roses. I do not know their actual name, but since they bloomed in red, white, and pink all on one bush, I had to call them Valentines! This was also taken June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-Eight

This photo I titled ‘Yellow Twins’. The rose bush they were on had plenty of roses, but they were all singles. These were the only ones to grow from the same vine. This was also taken at the rose garden in Portland in June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-Seven

I have had many requests for current photos, so I guess my “old” collection is getting, well, old. I promise, once I am done with my Valentine roses, I will be posting more current pictures! Today’s picture was also taken June 2003 at the Portland Rose Garden, which I have since learned is actually called the International Rose Test Garden. I guess people from all over the world try to get their roses showcased here. It is a beautiful garden, and it is quite diverse.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-Six

This was taken in the Portland Rose Garden in June 2003. This is perhaps one of my favorite shots of a rose. Orange is my favorite color, and the dew on the petals just takes your breath away!

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-Five

These roses are a beautiful dusty red color, and were taken June 2003 at the Portland Rose Garden.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/4.8

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-Four

This was taken July 2005 at the rose garden in Avery Park in Corvallis. The roses bloom from about late May to late July, and as roses typically go, they are stunning!

Camera: Samsung S85

F-Stop: f/4.9

Exposure: 1/402 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-50

Day Thirty-Three

Well today is a special day in my home, and I decided to do something special on here! From today until Valentine’s I am going to showcase my roses. These certainly aren’t my personal roses, but ones I have shot throughout Oregon. This one is from the Portland Rose Garden and was taken June 2003.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-Two

This was also taken February 2005. It is the railroad track in south Corvallis near Avery Park. I have walked along these tracks many times, and taken many pictures near them. They have such a classic and undisturbed look, I love it!

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix A340

F-Stop: f/2.8

Exposure: 1/180 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thirty-One

This was taken February 2005. We have a duck pond near our house, and although this was taken long before we moved to this neighborhood, I have always loved this park. It used to be home to around 100 or more ducks and geese. The city began to post signs forbidding people from feeding them, saying it was a detriment to the animals and the park. Now we have around 25 or so, and I still see people feeding them, myself included.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix A340

F-Stop: f/4.8

Exposure: 1/110 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Thrity

This was taken May 2008 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The jelly fish are stunning! It is mesmerizing to watch them float. I would recommend to everyone going there, in Newport. They even have an underwater tube that you can watch the sharks swim all around you!

Camera: Samsung S85

F-Stop: f/2.8

Exposure: 1/15 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-200

Day Twenty-Nine

I took this September 2007 at the Portland, Oregon LDS temple. If you have never been there or driven past it, you should. The building is beautiful! My husband and I were married here, as well as all of my siblings. This is the reflecting pool in the front where many bride stand to get a picture of them and the temple reflecting. In fact I took this on the same day as my brother-in-law’s wedding, and I took many pictures of his bride in front of this pool. Again I recommend going to see the temple grounds if you can!

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT (Thank you Matt)

F-Stop: f/6.5

Exposure: 1/125 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Twenty-Eight

This was taken June of 2006 when I was on a walk with my family. We were walking on a path from a street in northwest Corvallis to Walnut Park. It is a paved path, and very beautiful to do in the spring, summer, and fall. This trio of flowers stood out to me, and I felt like they were screaming for me to take their picture.

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix A340

F-Stop: f/5.6

Exposure: 1/60 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Twenty-Seven

I took this picture January 2008. This certainly wasn’t the first frost of the season, as we had some snow that year, but it certainly was beautiful! I love the read berries you find on trees during the winter, it just makes it seem more… wintery, I guess.

Camera: Samsung S85

F-Stop: F/2.8

Exposure: 1/250 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-50

Day Twenty-Six

I took this March 2003. It is of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, just north of Newport, Oregon. It is a beautiful lighthouse and they even let you walk up to the light itself. The view from the top is amazing! I can only imagine what it must have been like for sailors and seamen to man the lighthouses in the late 19th century (this lighthouse was constructed in 1872).

Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2300

F-Stop: f/11

ISO Speed: ISO-100

Day Twenty-Five

This was taken September 2008 just south of Canby, Oregon at a dahlia farm. Dahlias are one of my most favorite flowers. I think they are just so darn beautiful! The variety in color, the vibrance, and the sheer size is just phenomenal! I dedicate this one to my Aunt Denise, who grows some of the most beautiful dahlias ever!

Camera: Canon Rebel XS

F-Stop: f/2.8

Exposure: 1/480 sec.

ISO Speed: ISO-64