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The Daily Snap

My daily gallery of things of interest, something fun, something different or something colorful...
Who knows what will turn up?.. I love ancient cities, architecture, cars, nature, airplanes, travel, pets and photography!
These are all just small examples of the larger photograph! I use a Canon 5D Mark II These posted are only 6X8's
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments, I read them all and enjoy every one!.
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This angry mom sit protectively on top of her nest guarding a new batch of her children. <br /> Wishing you all a Great weekend and Happy Friday!<br /> Best viewed large as you can see the larva inside...
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This angry mom sit protectively on top of her nest guarding a new batch of her children.
Wishing you all a Great weekend and Happy Friday!
Best viewed large as you can see the larva inside...

angrymomwasphivebugphoto of the daysummerjune242011dailysnap

  • Last weekend the sunset near Redmond Oregon was spectacular...this was taken around 9:30 PM...Mt Hood is in the distance.this was all natural...taken while driving as we were Very late for dinner...Mt Hood had 52 FEET of snow this past year...still skiing up there!
  • The green of these cliffs comes out much better in BW creating a vivid contrast to the surrounding area..taken at John Day last weekend.<br /> Thanks for all your lovely comments.<br /> Last night we saw the premier of "Light of Mine" about a photographer that looses his eyesight to a hereditary disease..filmed around Oregon and Yellowstone...very interesting..and moving..<br /> <br /> check it out if it comes to a city near you..
  • Mt Hood looking gorgeous against the vivid blues of the sky and Trillium Lake..
  • It was so very beautiful this weekend out in John Day..the red rocks against the sky.<br /> Thank you for all your comments...off to pick up my inlaws for a week of fun and sun? rainy today a bit,
  • June Wedding ---All dressed up with no where to go!<br /> We found this couple on the side of the road, 200 miles east of Portland...there really is nothing out there so we found this pretty funny! In honor of all those getting married in June congrats, to our friends Marianne and Ma, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary a Big Congrats & many more. Thanks for the comments yesterday!
  • Directions.....It's Monday...some days seem like you need to figure out which way to go..family coming in on Wednesday...busy week. Love these signs..can't wait to go exploring.<br /> Taken in downtown Portland.<br /> Happy Monday!
  • Horsetail falls cascading into the pool at its base..Very heavy snowmelt this year made the waterfalls even more beautiful than usual..Got out to easter Oregon yesterday..hope to have some nice pics this week posted..happy Sunday!
  • This angry mom sit protectively on top of her nest guarding a new batch of her children. <br /> Wishing you all a Great weekend and Happy Friday!<br /> Best viewed large as you can see the larva inside...
  • My favorite camera hog...every time I get the camera out Snicker's is there posing away. <br /> Does it seem like the weathermen are terminally confused this year..supposed to shower but it is a beautiful day here in Oregon..
  • Waiting for Old faithful!<br /> 4 couples sit watching and waiting for Old Faithful..some days are like that watching & waiting..<br /> Crazy day today, got stuck on a closed freeway for 45 minutes...finally got home.
  • For the first day of summer I thought I'd go with a happy, sunny scene from the tulip fields.<br /> Happy Summer!<br /> Thank you Irish and Shark for your lovely comments, they are appreciated! :)
  • P 51c Mustang one of 1750 manufactured by North American Aviation for WW 2 tours the country attracting many veterans and airplane enthusiats. The beautiful aluminum body reflects teh clouds with the B 17 Nine 0 Nine behind. Taken in Aurora, Oregon to see more of these photos check out <a href="http://www.goldenoakphotography.com/Airplanes/P-51-Betty-Jane-and-B-17/">http://www.goldenoakphotography.com/Airplanes/P-51-Betty-Jane-and-B-17/</a><br /> Happy Friday everyone!
  • It was a beautiful day in downtown Portland this past weekend for the annual Rose Parade. In Pioneer Courthouse Square they had a floral display of all the continents, with each country a different type of plant. Here is the courthouse with blue sky, yes blue sky over Europe.
  • One of our first roses of summer..they are really late as it has been cool and damp..but this Peace Rose is looking happy for a bit of the sun this past weekend.<br /> Thank you all for the lovely comments...
  • Bummer<br /> This guy was not very happy waiting for his parents to return...don't you feel like this on some Mondays?<br /> Happy Monday everyone...Have a great week..
  • As we were driving about in the country last weekend we came upon this field of Siberian Wallflowers..They are a glorius bright orange and contrasted with the dark green of the firs really stand out. Have a great Sunday!
  • Last weekend we got out to Horsetail Falls in the Columbia Gorge, as we've had a Really wet winter/spring the waterfalls are running very heavy. The Columbia Gorge is such a beautiful spot, changing every season with something new to show.
  • Ok, here's a sight you don't see everyday..In McMinnville they have put up a new indoor waterpark complete with a 747 on the roof of the waterpark! I think the slides come out from the side of the 747..Looks pretty cool to me...The Evergreen Space & Air museum, has the Spruce Goose as well as all kinds of other rockets and airplanes...about 30 min south of Portland if you want to see for yourself :)
  • Reflections of dinner..While in downtown the other night it was so beautiful the restaurant in an old warehouse had their giant doors up, reflecting the diners below..kind of a fun image...<br /> What do you think?
  • Well it was quite a weekend..started with date night with my husband on Friday downtown Portland...Was a lovely evening with lots of blue sky, as seen reflected in this glass of wine.<br /> Saturday we did a country drive tour, a car show and Sunday we checked out Horsetail Falls...now to catch up! Have a great week everyone!

  • papamugger

    on July 1, 2011

    Excellent closeup

  • sharkbayte

    on June 27, 2011

    Awesome capture and comp!

  • nelli

    on June 25, 2011

    wonderful shot

  • Cross

    on June 25, 2011

    Nice capture!

  • Gene Hyder

    on June 24, 2011

    Excellent shot.

  • Lgood

    on June 24, 2011

    What a catch!!!!

  • Tom Reichert

    on June 24, 2011

    Great closeup

  • irishmurr

    on June 24, 2011

    I'd be running the other way! :-)

    Glad you hung around to capture this incredible shot!

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