"My feet are soaked," said Iris, "and that's really done something wonderrful to my hair!" (Pond Water, 711; 2009)
Foxgloves
"Each flower, although independently beautiful of the others, depends entirely on a common stem for its very life," explained Wachella. (Autonomy In Context, 710; 2009)
Wild Rhodies
"You should ponder on this one," explained the Painter. "It's unusually informative." (Viewpoints, 704; 2009)
Indian Paintbrush
"I've chosen red for a reason," said the Painter. (The Color of Blood, 703; 2009)
Wild Rhodies
"SomeOne was remarkably kind to me today," replied Trapper. (The Companion, 629; 2009)
Bear Grass
"For some reason this photo reminds me of Adam and Eve," explained Trapper. (Use Your Imagination, 629; 2009)
Mock Orange
"This trail is narrow, rocky and rough," said VonTrekk, "but it's worth every step." (Weighing the Cost, 625; 2009)
Angels Rest
"Tigers are not dangerous in the presence of angels," explained Gabriel. (Equinox, 621, 2009)
Douglas Penstamen
"These are my sisters, and they have a lot to say," explained Douglas. (A Time to Listen & A Time to Talk, 622; 2009)
Wild Rhodies
"Today I found another reason for having great hope," whispered the Bride. (Wild Love, 619, 2009)
Bear Grass
"Bear Grass blooms in cycles," explained the NWHiker. "If you want to see it, you must be in the right place at the right time!" (Perfect Timing, 615; 2009)
Table Mountain
Geological Note: Approximately three hundred years ago a mountain to the north of the Columbia River underwent a large landslide, splitting in two and forming Table Mountain and Greenleaf Peak. The southern part slid down the mountain and blocked the Columbia Gorge close to modern-day Cascade Locks, Oregon, forming a land bridge approximately 200 feet (60 m) high, which is known as the "Bridge of the Gods." Early research concluded that the slide took place as early as 1100, but more recent research places it between 1670 and 1760, and suggests that it may have been linked to the 1700 Cascadia earthquake.
"The Bridge to God was built with violence," explained Greenleaf. (Painter's Brush, 611; 2009)
Red Columbine
"I decided to follow the trail to its end," explained VonTrekk, "and that's when I found this crown." (Oak Ridge, 612; 2009)
Blue Anemone
"Without light there would be no beauty," expalined Eaton. (Shadows, 64; 2009)
Paintbrush
"Between mountain tops there are always valleys," Greenleaf said to Adam. (Peaks & Valleys, 603; 2009)
Water Lily
"Sometimes the more you know about a person, the more you love them," explained Lily. (Inner Virtue, 606; 2009)
Harvest Brodaeia
"Just when you think you've seen it all... ," Catherine whispered in soft voice. (Mesmerized, 605; 2009)
Wild Iris
"Under the right conditions," explained Iris, "we can all bloom together." (Impartiality, 62; 2009)
Fairy Slipper
"A tiny pink forest light can tell you a lot about yourself," said the Singer. (Fairy Slippers, 79; 2009)
Water Lily
"Yes, you do have a reflection," said Lily, "and anyone who looks closely can see it." (Pond Fronds, 601; 2009)
Harvest Brod.
"Two flowers on the same stem blooming at the same time..." (Marriage, 531; 2009)
Tiger Lilies
"Tigers prowl at night," warned Wah-Kee-Nah. "They're hungry, don't feed them." (When the Morning Dawns, 609; 2009)
