Every year during my travels, I accumulate dozens of pictures (sometimes hundreds) that are worth sharing. As the regular diarists know, there’s a time commitment required for assembling the pictures, posting the diary, and replying to the comments. Reality sets in. I post a few pics in the Buckets, and the rest stay on my hard drive, where I alone can admire them.
My intention is to post at least two diaries from the northeastern corner of Oregon. This is my third working trip to the area (the others were in 2010 and 2014). The valleys are full of irrigated farms interspersed with small towns. The highlands are forested, and have their own separate character. Today’s diary concentrates on the valleys and foothills located along Oregon Highway 82 between the towns of La Grande and Wallowa.
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I’m partial to the Deep Dark Woods, of course. The farms and populated regions, while picturesque, have their environmental issues. That doesn’t stop me from taking pictures. So here goes, some scenes from the valleys and foothills, from photos taken over the past eight years.
I like the patterns created by farming, artificial though they be. As crops grow, mature, and are harvested, the patterns and colors change. The visually interesting hay field looked quite different four days after I took the first image.
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Now It's Your Turn
What have you noted happening in your area or travels? As usual post your observations as well as their general location in the comments.