Another shot today of Ashland Creek in Lithia Park…

Posted on May 28th, 2011 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland. Tags: lithia park, spring, water. Comments Off on Ashland Creek

I headed down to Ashland Creek in Lithia Park this past weekend to try to find the scene I mentioned previously. I couldn’t really remember what it looked like by the time I got there, but I did find some good spots. The sky was overcast so I didn’t bring my tripod, thinking the conditions wouldn’t be ideal. I took several shots (including today’s photo) with longer shutter speeds to get the silky water effect, but without a tripod most of them didn’t come out great.

Yesterday I decided to try again with my tripod. The weather was better (sunny), but it turns out that for the longer shutter speeds sun is not your friend. I left the shutter open for 1/2 second (hand held) for today’s pic (with overcast skies), but that is far too long when the water is in the sun. I did find some shady spots, photographs of which I will show you in the future. Next time I want to try really poor lighting with a tripod and longer shutter speeds (like a full second) to see what kind of results can be achieved.

Posted on May 11th, 2011 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland, places. Tags: lithia park, photography, water. Comments Off on Ashland Creek

On tonight’s First Friday Art Walk I saw the most amazing photo of Ashland Creek. I need to find that spot in Lithia Park. Saturday’s weather forecast isn’t great, but maybe I’ll try then if things aren’t too bad.

I took this photo early last month near the part of Granite Street where the pavement turns into dirt. Now that May has arrived and many more leaves are on the trees I’ll have to go back for another look.

Posted on May 6th, 2011 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland, places. Tags: lithia park, water. Comments Off on Lithia Park’s Ashland Creek

For the last few days you had your choice of skating (per the blue sign), skiing, snow shoeing, or snow booting it through Lithia Park. I chose the latter although the others sounded funner.

The buildings in the background are part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Posted on February 26th, 2011 under lithia park, only in ashland, places. Tags: lithia park, oregon shakespeare festival, signs, snow, winter. Comments Off on Skating in the Park

I don’t know where all the ducks are in this recent photo, but usually the upper duck pond in Lithia Park is teaming with them. Since returning from Japan, I’ve noticed the duck pond to also be well stocked with koi. Also, the water is no longer green. When did these things happen?

Posted on February 2nd, 2011 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland, places. Tags: lithia park, skywatch, trees, water. Comments Off on Lithia Park Duck Pond

I haven’t been out of the house in a week thanks to the flu so I’m digging into the archives a bit for this one. It’s been a few weeks since Lithia Park looked like this. For now, I’ll just look forward to spring.

Posted on December 4th, 2010 under lithia park, nature. Tags: autumn, lithia park. Comments Off on Fall foliage in Lithia Park

Ashland Creek, which runs through Lithia Park, is nice in all seasons but fall has to be my favorite.

Posted on November 14th, 2010 under lithia park, nature, places. Tags: autumn, lithia park. Comments: 1

I was sitting in the grass in Lithia Park the other day, enjoying rather warm temperatures for November. Instead of pulling the camera up to see what I was taking a picture of, I just took it from the position of the leaves I was sitting in.

Posted on November 10th, 2010 under lithia park, nature. Tags: autumn, leaves, lithia park, trees. Comments: 2

I didn’t use any zoom on this one. This deer was just a foot in front of me. The deer showed no fear of a guy on a bike with a camera in his hands a mere foot or so away. Normally I pass on deer photo opportunities, as they are so plentiful in Ashland, but the lighting was nice.

Posted on October 28th, 2010 under lithia park. Tags: deer, lithia park, wildlife. Comments: 1