Don’t you think that sea lions bark rather than roar? This is one of my favourite spots to stop on the way south during our snowbird trips: Newport Oregon, where there is a dock just for the sea lions. It can go from quite peaceful to incredibly loud as the sea lions fight for a spot on the coveted dock. I love the way they glare at each other out of the corner of … [Read more...] about Barking Sea Lions
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Fairy Tale Toadstool
This is the coolest mushroom I’ve ever seen. I don’t know if it’s actually a toadstool or not, but it sure looks like a toadstool straight out of a fairy tale! This toadstool was right in my campsite in Newport, Oregon. I love the way the red top stands out against the green background. I played with lots of different camera positions until I found one that highlighted … [Read more...] about Fairy Tale Toadstool
Or, Or, Or, Or, Or – Part 2
I have to tell you more about those sea lions I showed you earlier this week. (If you missed Part 1 you can check it out here.) Last year the winter storms destroyed the sea lion's docks that sit down beside the pier in Newport, Oregon. The docks provide a haul-out place for the sea lions and also give the public a unique opportunity to see them up close. In the images I … [Read more...] about Or, Or, Or, Or, Or – Part 2
Or, Or, Or, Or, Or
Can you guess what this post is about based on the title? If you live near the ocean you probably can! Sea lions!! Please click the images to view larger versions. I so enjoyed watching them during a recent afternoon stroll on the waterfront at Newport, Oregon. They are so entertaining to watch. Giant creatures with the cutest little faces that sleep so … [Read more...] about Or, Or, Or, Or, Or
Old Buoys Club
I must have had textures on my mind as I strolled through the historic district of Newport, Oregon, this week. This collection of old buoys caught my attention. Please click the image to view a larger version. We have driven through Newport many times but never stopped because it is always so busy in the summer months. Being November this time it was much different … [Read more...] about Old Buoys Club