I am linking up with Green Day and Camera Critters.
Yeah, Happy Weekend to everyone!!
More photos on our Oregon vacation. Staying at the Troutdale Best Western we were able to go sightseeing in different directions. On this day we drove to Mt Hood. It was a beautiful clear day and our views of Mt Hood were fabulous. But, we had to make some stops along the way to see waterfalls, birds and lavender.
The White Crowned Sparrow must be a common bird in Oregon. I saw them everywhere I went.
Along the scenic Columbia Gorge highway we took a detour to see another
waterfalls. Did I tell you Oregon has a lot of waterfalls. This
waterfall in the photo above is called Horsetail Falls. This is an easy
falls to see right off the road you can not miss it, LOL. I believe my
hubby is like George and Betsy of Joyful Reflections they are all on a quest to see every waterfall in the states. LOL, my hubby would like to see every waterfall in the world.
As we made our way along the Scenic highway we also saw the Osprey on it nest.
On the way to Mt Hood I wanted to stop at the Mt Hood Lavender Farm. I had read about it on the internet and I knew there would be great views of Mt Hood. There was a Lavender Festival going on so we walked around the booths, ate some food, checked for birds and I bought some lavender items. Did you know a drop of Lavender oil on a light bulb can make a whole room smell wonderful?
I loved see the rows of Lavender.
Even at the festival I was bird watching, hoping to see a west coast lifer. No lifer there but I did see the White Crowned Sparrow perched on a wire at the Lavender Farm. Since, I was doing the driving on our trip it was hard to look for birds, but I did manage to see some pretty Goldfinches or maybe they were the Lesser Goldfinch. Gee, now I wished turned the car around and went back for a better look..
After leaving the lavender festival we headed on to our main objective for the day and it was to see Mt Hood. The photo above was our first view of the beautiful Mt Hood. Isn't it beautiful?
To see more beautiful green and lovely photos you should visit Fiona's Green Day. And to see more cute critters please visit Misty Dawn's Camera Critters. Thanks to Fiona of Green Day and to Misty for hosting Camera Critters. Also, thanks for stopping by my post. I wish everyone a safe and happy weekend.
Yeah, Happy Weekend to everyone!!
More photos on our Oregon vacation. Staying at the Troutdale Best Western we were able to go sightseeing in different directions. On this day we drove to Mt Hood. It was a beautiful clear day and our views of Mt Hood were fabulous. But, we had to make some stops along the way to see waterfalls, birds and lavender.
On the way to Mt Hood I wanted to stop at the Mt Hood Lavender Farm. I had read about it on the internet and I knew there would be great views of Mt Hood. There was a Lavender Festival going on so we walked around the booths, ate some food, checked for birds and I bought some lavender items. Did you know a drop of Lavender oil on a light bulb can make a whole room smell wonderful?
After leaving the lavender festival we headed on to our main objective for the day and it was to see Mt Hood. The photo above was our first view of the beautiful Mt Hood. Isn't it beautiful?
To see more beautiful green and lovely photos you should visit Fiona's Green Day. And to see more cute critters please visit Misty Dawn's Camera Critters. Thanks to Fiona of Green Day and to Misty for hosting Camera Critters. Also, thanks for stopping by my post. I wish everyone a safe and happy weekend.
47 comments:
love those sparrows - always look like they're wearing bike helmets. :)
the lavender is pretty! so are the falls and that mountain view!
It certainly is and it seems I spend all my road trips wishing I had turned around :) Great photos Eileen, those sparrows are cute little things. Have a great weekend!
Beautiful Mountain view, waterfalls, and lavender field. Cute little birdies too.
Looks like you are having a wonderful trip.
That lavender farm is gorgeous. What color! And the osprey looks very pert and strong. These are great, Eileen!
The WC Sparrows look very very healthy:) As I was looking at the waterfalls, I was thinking the same thing....George and Betsy:) The first one you present looks very strong....I have yet to see Havasu Falls...that would be amazing. And lavender.....love that plant. It grows very well here in Tucson. Have a good weekend.
WAU - where some nice pictures you show.
I really like it with "mountain".
Wishing you a good weekend.
Hanne Bente
Es sind herrliche Aufnahmen in großartiger Kulisse...
Lieben Gruß
CL
Simply wonderful!
Your pictures are always amazing!
Have a nice weekend! :)
HI there - that is such a classic looking mountain - just like a kids picture - all pointy, with a snow cap.
Nice image.
Stewart M - Australia
The view is gorgeous! I would have loved that lavender festival - one of my favorite flowers! And the waterfalls are so beautiful! I hate to be doing the driving on a trip because I can't take photos!
Beautiful photos - Mt Hood is stunning, isn't it?
I like the Osprey on it nest, it must be a rare find.
Looks like a good trip. I love the fields of lavender and the Osprey nest.
Hi Eileen...Gorgeous scenery, love those lavender and mountain shot's!!
Nice to see that snow on a hot muggy day such as it is here : }
Grace
Mt Hood looks magnificent!! Beautiful photo of it!!
I would love to visit a lavender farm!
That view of Mt. Hood is gorgeous!
I love the pictures of the sparrow and the lavender farm.
That last image of Mt. Hood....takes my breath away.
Of course, you know me, I truly enjoy your birds images.
Tigers & Elephants...oh my!
I 2nd what TexWisGirl said about the Sparrow's head looks like a bike helmet, too funny!
LOVE the falls & the lavender is soooo beautiful! =)
There's an Osprey cam I've been watching in Maine... I'll have to do a search for the one in Oregon =)
ps that mountain is so majestic! WoW! =)
Incredibly beautiful photos from an area I have not visited. The lavender with Mt. Hood in the background is just gorgeous!
Fabulous shots of lavender and the waterfall!
These shots are so fabulous we can't decide which we like best. The waterfall and lavender are great.
Darryl and Ruth :)
The birds, the waterfall, Mt. Hood and that lavender - now that's a great trip. :)
Lovely feathered friends ... and lavender!!! YeeHaw!
A look at the pleasant scenery around you, and there were a field of lavender, that is my fave.
Thanks for the great photos from another wonderful day out again Eileen. Hey, do you guys ever stay in? Lovely shot of the Osprey - wow that nest looks like it's been used over and over to get so wide. Good to know they aren't troubled.
Gorgeous photos of Oregon, and love the one you use for header. So beautiful..
fantastic photos Eileen. love the waterfall! looks like a great time
Lovely Green Day photos. That waterfall is beautiful
The waterfall is cool, but the mountain- that is fantastic!
Very good shoots, lovely places, lovely colors and a fantastic photographer beheind the camara ;)
Hugs
Those are beautiful shots.
What a beautiful place. Love the lavender with the mountain behind it. Looks like you're having a good trip.
Ooh I've never been to the lavender farm, but it looks awesome. Having views of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens is definitely one of my favorite things about living in Portland... You got some great shots! And yep, WC Sparrows are fairly common here, though at this time of year most head for higher elevations..
That is a lovely post...very nice bird pics and mountain back drop...so pretty. Good post.
Birds AND a waterfall! Lucky you! I"m with your husband, I would love to see every waterfall:)
Lavender is one of my favourite scents, I am so envious that you went to a lavender festival :)
What a beautiful day you had! I love your shot of Mt. Hood.
beautiful photos of Mt. Hood, the birds and the lavender farm, I missed seeing lavender farm when we were in the area, wish I had read more, but at least now, I am enjoying it through your pictures.
Beautiful wiews and lovely birds. I wish you a great sunday!
Lavender farm is a nice place to visit. I haven't been visited one. I hope someday. The sparrow is so cute. Beautiful photos as always, Eileen.
i LOVE the lavender field!! i have some dried lavender flowers in a vase...and add the oil to my (massage) lotions! a drop of oil on lightbulb works good...but i've started to use those little scented wax pieces...melt them over a candle...mmmmmmm, fills the whole house with relaxing scent!
OK...i also LOVE waterfalls...your pictures are GREAT...especially the ones with Mt Hood rising in the background!! beautiful!!
Great photos, thanks for the tour! I really like that osprey photo.
mt. hood is amazing, brilliant picture you got!!
loved the osprey, looks like there may be a little one in the nest!!
The lavender farm is gorgeous! I would love to go there. And it doesn't seem possible to see snow at this time of year...amazing!
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