Leaf Drops

Where I live in Southwest Washington State, we've had a record-setting wet month of March. This morning, there was a glimpse of sunshine for a short while, so I went for a walk into our woods..

This shot entailed some sun and these little droplets; which presented a nice little picture with my macro lens. 

That Look

Saturday around the house, and my daughter was preparing her ingredients for making brownies. As I approached the counter, a quick snap of the shutter caught her just at the moment she looked up.

Taken with my Canon Macro Lens EF-S 60mm 1:2.8 USM - at 1/400 2.8 ISO 3200

New Life from an Old Growth Stump

I found quite a large old stump from logging days gone by - perhaps two harvests ago. Climbing up a bit to get to it, I noticed this fresh little green growth.

Perhaps some type of ivy; it presented quite a contrast.. 

Trillium Visitor

A walk in the woods today revealed trillium everywhere; which is a nice sight to see indeed.

This little creeper was looking for a sight to visit as well - and added to the capture! 

Beside Mill Creek

Friday afternoon, and heading back to the office, I stopped for a short break beside a beautiful country creek. Finding this little golden violet, I took a few photos; and this one had the glistening water in the background..

..made for nice contrast I thought.

At stump's edge

While on a walk today, I looked over at this old stump that had quite the variety of growth on it. With camera in hand, I got up close and this fun scene appeared.  

Japanese Maple Tree

This shot was a happenstance while walking along the trails of the Japanese Gardens in Portland, Oregon. As my daughter and a friend were hurrying along, and I trailing behind, I caught a glimpse of this fine old tree and bent down to shoot up into it..

Though it was taken with my older Canon point and shoot at the time, I am still pleased with the beauty of the colors! 

A touch of Spring

While having a phone conversation with my wife during my work day, I noticed outside my truck this flower waiting to be photographed..

..so, I happily obliged it! 

Mt St Helens from Ariel

As spring approaches, the leaves are starting to sprout on the trees; while Mt. St. Helens remains snow covered.

This view is seen from the south side of the mountain, while the north side is where the volcano gave way and a cubic mile of earth landslid and blew during the eruption of May 18, 1980.

Creek above Merwin Dam

While traveling the Lewis River Highway today, I stopped just above where the Merwin Dam is located in Cowlitz County.

This small creek which leads into the Lewis River had just the right lighting, while I put the shutter on a delay which softened the look of the water. 

Lit by the morning sun

This morning I parked along a country road, and took a little stroll up a trail - and this had some sunshine lighting down upon it.

So I took a picture with my camera resting on the ground looking back up at it with the light permeating through its petals. 

Dawn at Riffe Lake

A morning walk discovers this scene on Riffe Lake, near the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. 

Smith River and Redwoods

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, just inland a few miles from Crescent City, California, has a trail my boys and I followed that led to the Smith River.

Here, we spent a good portion of our camping day - which included hiking and my youngest son learning to swim. 

Redwoods

If you have ever been along the west coast, and traveled through northern California, you've most likely seen some of these gentle giants. Redwood and Sequoia trees are some of God's most amazing and awe-inspiring creations.

Reaching heights of 300+ feet, they are truly incredible; and I, personally, have never tired of seeing or visiting their forests!

Wading the waves

Occasionally you will find someone along the beach who, in their own carefree way, will be enjoying the ocean with little thought about anything else at the time..

Such was the case when this young lady took her turn 'wading the waves.' 

Mount Rainier

A visit to Mt. Rainier in Washington State is an experience you truly will enjoy. Its beauty as it rises 14,410 feet above sea level is one of North America's most beautiful places.

My family and I enjoyed such a trip in the fall of 2013!

Clouds and the Columbia River

Looking east from a bluff toward the town of Longview, this view entails both Washington on the left, and Oregon on the right - separated by the 1240+ mile long Columbia River..

..in the distance you can perhaps make out the Lewis and Clark bridge which connects travelers from Longview to Rainier and highway 30. 

My Friday Favorite!

It's coming up on Spring, and tulip season is fast approaching! 

Morning on Riffe Lake

While camping at Taidnapam, by Riffe Lake in Lewis County, Washington - I took a morning stroll and was encouraged to find a boat launching dock that positioned me just right for taking this beautiful photo! 

Bridge Out Ahead!

It's always a challenge to follow these critters around and get a snapshot; and this one looked like he was trying to figure out how to get across the chasm in front of him - Lol. 

Yosemite!

Yosemite Valley beckons you to come for a visit.

When I was traveling south to the Bakersfield area to stay with my cousins one time, I spent only a few hours checking out the sights here, and then continued on to my destination.

Finally, some twenty plus years later, in the fall of 2013, I returned to camp and enjoy this beautiful place! 

Merced River Rocks, Yosemite

One of the most enjoyable camping trips I've taken was this past September with three of my kids. If you've ever experienced driving into the Yosemite Valley, and taking in the vastness of it, you will understand why.

I believe it will take at least three more visits to this wonderful place to really grasp all of its beauty, and enjoy what is available there..

Here comes Spring!

The rain was beating profusely in our area today; so this little beauty kept somewhat closed up - but pretty none the less!

Welcome to my Photo Blog!

Well, this month marks one year for my Bob Ward Images page on Facebook. My dear wife started that for me, and now encourages me to broaden my horizons with a blog! 

Usually, I am not very wordy, so I think you will like the simple fact of me posting my photos that I take along my life's journey, with little commentary.. 


So, enjoy; and be sure to share my images with your friends when you like one!

..an early morning walk along Silver Lake near the town of Toutle (which became famous during the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington, May 18, 1980.)