Ashland, Oregon (February 28, 2025)

Posted on February 21st, 2026 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: clouds, home, Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Mount, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera z6ii, skywatch, snow, winter. Comments Off on Snowy dusk

2025 Snowmageddon

One year ago today, this was the scene.

Posted on February 4th, 2026 under nature, only in ashland. Tags: home, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, snow, winter. Comments Off on Tennis anyone?

Ashland Caldera

Posted on January 25th, 2026 under only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: fog, home, Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, Nikon Z6III, winter. Comments Off on Frost on the rooftop, foggy brew in the valley

Ashland sunrise (February 2025)

Posted on January 1st, 2026 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: home, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, sunrise. Comments Off on Happy New Year!

Ashland hummingbird

Posted on December 30th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland. Tags: home, hummingbird, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III, wildlife. Comments Off on New hummingbird feeder

November 2025

Posted on December 6th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: clouds, home, landscape, Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, Nikon Z6III, skywatch, sunset. Comments Off on Autumn eastview during sunset

Autumn in the backyard

I asked A.I. what the bear scat in the foreground was, and the response is why you NEVER want to trust A.I.

“The image appears to show two pieces of a savory loaf, possibly a meatloaf or a vegetarian nut/lentil loaf, on a bed of dried leaves. The texture is chunky, suggesting ingredients like ground meat, nuts, or lentils.

• The dish has a coarse, crumbly texture with visible pieces of potential ingredients such as nuts, beans, or dried fruits.
• The appearance is consistent with homemade, hearty dishes often prepared for holidays or comfort food meals.
• It could potentially be a “feetloaf,” a popular Halloween dish where meatloaf is molded into the shape of feet.”

Posted on November 11th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland, photography. Tags: autumn, fungi, home, leaves, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments Off on Circle of life

November 6, 2025

Posted on November 9th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: clouds, home, landscape, nature, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III, skywatch, sunrise, trees. Comments Off on Sunrise between storms

Eastview during sunset (September 2025)

…the evening sky looked like this. In a couple more weeks, a sunrise will look something like this. Right now, we are somewhere in between.

Posted on October 15th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, home, landscape, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera z6ii, sunset. Comments Off on Just over two weeks ago…