Ladd Bjorneby
@laddb.bsky.social
Retired Lutheran Pastor (ELCA)
B.A Biology, PLU; Grad study, Forestry, UW Seattle; MDiv Luther Seminary
Board of Trustees, Luther Seminary
Artist in Watercolor and Oil
Hiker who shares photos
Liberty Lake, Washington, USA
B.A Biology, PLU; Grad study, Forestry, UW Seattle; MDiv Luther Seminary
Board of Trustees, Luther Seminary
Artist in Watercolor and Oil
Hiker who shares photos
Liberty Lake, Washington, USA
Maple in Manito Park, Spokane
October 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Maple in Manito Park, Spokane
The sun set at the edge of a thunderstorm tonight.
July 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The sun set at the edge of a thunderstorm tonight.
Just finished a watercolor based on photos I took in Bryce Canyon in May. I enjoy the challenge of trying to create a sense of depth in a landscape. The mat and frame are simulated. #watercolor #landscapepainting
July 8, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Just finished a watercolor based on photos I took in Bryce Canyon in May. I enjoy the challenge of trying to create a sense of depth in a landscape. The mat and frame are simulated. #watercolor #landscapepainting
Blanketflower, a wildflower, blooms in June in the Saltese Uplands.
June 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Blanketflower, a wildflower, blooms in June in the Saltese Uplands.
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail
May 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail
Pondering my recent trip to Zion, remembering the Timber Creek Trail
May 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Pondering my recent trip to Zion, remembering the Timber Creek Trail
Rocks of Sharon Hike
April 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Rocks of Sharon Hike
Arrowleaf balsamroot is our local icon of spring, blooming where it has for millennia. #wildflower
April 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Arrowleaf balsamroot is our local icon of spring, blooming where it has for millennia. #wildflower
Upper Falls, Spokane River
April 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Upper Falls, Spokane River
This area's iconic wildflower, arrowleaf balsamroot, is just beginning to bloom.
April 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This area's iconic wildflower, arrowleaf balsamroot, is just beginning to bloom.
About five thousand gathered in Clark Park in Spokane for the #handsoff protest today. People were very respectful including of a small MAGA contingent.
April 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
About five thousand gathered in Clark Park in Spokane for the #handsoff protest today. People were very respectful including of a small MAGA contingent.
My exercise today was a good three mile walk at Saltese Flats. These Pintail ducks were exercising too.
March 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My exercise today was a good three mile walk at Saltese Flats. These Pintail ducks were exercising too.
Working on a painting of Steller's Jay. #watercolor #birds
March 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Working on a painting of Steller's Jay. #watercolor #birds
My watercolor of a dry maple leaf is invited to the Spokane Watercolor Society's national show at the NW Museum of Arts and Culture. #watercolor
March 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
My watercolor of a dry maple leaf is invited to the Spokane Watercolor Society's national show at the NW Museum of Arts and Culture. #watercolor
I see fellow Christians celebrating the closing of USAID. I have to ask, what if Jesus was serious about this?
February 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I see fellow Christians celebrating the closing of USAID. I have to ask, what if Jesus was serious about this?
Today’s winter hike took us to the Dishman HIlls. Here’s the west pond reflecting the woods.
January 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Today’s winter hike took us to the Dishman HIlls. Here’s the west pond reflecting the woods.
A granddaughter who loves books!
December 24, 2024 at 1:12 AM
A granddaughter who loves books!
A garden grows on a twig.
December 22, 2024 at 10:16 PM
A garden grows on a twig.
Our hiking group went to Wolf Lodge Bay today.
December 5, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Our hiking group went to Wolf Lodge Bay today.
My Advent stole, handwoven by my mother, who went on to the heavenly feast just over twenty years ago, is what I will wear tomorrow. It's blue and gray in the traditional star of Bethlehem pattern, and she embroidered a few of the stars with silver thread.
December 1, 2024 at 1:01 AM
My Advent stole, handwoven by my mother, who went on to the heavenly feast just over twenty years ago, is what I will wear tomorrow. It's blue and gray in the traditional star of Bethlehem pattern, and she embroidered a few of the stars with silver thread.
Living where they breed, I'm inclined to agree!
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Living where they breed, I'm inclined to agree!