Been in a bit of a posting slump lately. Hopefully I can break out of it with this blog from a trip a couple months ago. Dillon Falls is a section of white water on the Deschutes River in Central Oregon.

A short hike in the mountains.

A hike to Little Three Creek Lake and Tam McArthur Rim.

Thought I would share a couple smartphone shots I took on a visit to Central Oregon a few years ago. This was before I moved down there. Taken from the old Hwy 97 bridge. They now do bungee jumping off

Took these this morning in the 13 degree cold. Luckily the sun was shining brightly which made it a little more bearable. Also made for some excellent light on the mountains. Thanks for looking!

Here is another shot from Dee Wright Observatory I took the other evening. This is two of the Three Sisters, North and Middle. Enjoy and thanks for looking!

I took this the other evening at Dee Wright Observatory in the Central Oregon Cascades. It was built with lava rock in the middle of a huge lava field. More on that in another post. Enjoy! Thanks for looking

Went up here for my birthday a few days ago. This is Tam McArthur Rim over Three Creeks Lake in Central Oregon. It was a beautiful day in nature. Just what my soul needed on my birthday. :) Thanks for

These were taken in the small town of Camp Sherman along the Metolius River. I have been here several times over the past few years but never really noticed these. I think my reawakened passion for photography

Deschutes River (Mirror Pond) in downtown Bend OR. Taken from Drake Park. Thanks for looking. :)

These were taken in Central Oregon leaving The Painted Hills and heading down to the John Day River. This trip made me realize some of the rugged beauty that existed in this area. I had no idea. :) Enjoy

These were taken near Dee Wright Observatory in the Central Oregon Cascades. The North and Middle Sisters. The North Sister. The trail through the lava bed. Mt. Washington and Mt. Jefferson across the

Took this a couple years ago with my smart phone. Really want to go back now that I have my DSLR. Thanks for looking. :)

Had our first really cold night. Caught this after our walk this morning. I like the little miniature suns on the bottom of some the icicles (may need to zoom in to see). Thanks for looking!

Another stop along The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Here is a shot from the lawn outside the lodge. The lodge and the flowers. Enjoy!

This was taken just down the road from my house a couple mornings ago. Broken Top is on the left with the Three Sisters in the middle. With the weather we've had the last couple days there might be a little

This is near where I live in Central Oregon. I like the contrast of the desert, the forest and the snow capped peaks. Thank you for looking!

Found this while hiking in Central Oregon. Thought it was kind of interesting. Enjoy!

Found this tree on a hike at Smith Rock in Central Oregon. A great place to hike and a rock climbing mecca. As always enjoy your day Steemians! More Smith Rock info at More pictures at