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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 1d

Above Telluride, the mountains were a riot of color—golden aspens, fiery oaks, and a touch of snow on the peaks. I waited for the light to sweep the valley and land just right. Fall in Colorado never misses. 🍂
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #colorado #landscapephotography

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 2d

Telluride dressed in gold, and these two horses stole the show. 🍂 Sometimes it’s not the sweeping vistas, but the quiet moments that stay with you. #Colorado #fallcolors #otglife #canonusa

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 4d

There’s something magical about these aspens in Colorado — each one twisted by years of wind, snow, and mountain life. Standing in a sea of gold felt like walking through a living painting. 🍂
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #coloradoaspens #fallcolors #landscapephotography

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 5d

Fall along Colorado’s Last Dollar Highway—golden aspens glowing under moody skies, the scent of crisp air and pine. Sometimes it’s not about the destination, but the stillness you find along the way. 🍂
#OTGLIFE #Colorado #FallColors #CanonUSA

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 6d

A rainbow appeared just as the light broke through the aspens along the Last Dollar Highway last week. 🌈🍂 Moments like this remind me why I chase the changing seasons—where storm meets sun and the mountains hold their breath. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 11d

Dirt roads, golden aspens, and the first flakes of snow—Colorado showing off. ❄️ The Yankee Girl Mine stands proud against the peaks, a reminder of how wild and beautiful these mountains remain.
#OTGLIFE #coloradomountains #fallcolors

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 18d

San Clemente pier last week—clouds stacked heavy, the sun carving golden rays through the gaps, and the sand catching every reflection. Nights like these remind me why I keep coming back with camera in hand. 🌅✨
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sanclementepier

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Sep 14

Last weekend in the White Mountains, I launched the drone into a storm rolling across the range. 🌩️ From above, the scale was staggering—clouds stacking, rain sweeping, the desert alive. Would you watch it roll through or head for cover?
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Sep 12

The White Mountains delivered—dusty tracks, quiet solitude, and then a sky that set itself ablaze in pinks, oranges, and violets. 🌄 These are the road-less-traveled rewards. ✨
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sunsetmagic

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Sep 11

Quiet camp vibes with Charlie turned wild in the White Mountains when the sky lit up with mammatus clouds and storm fire. ⛈️ Nights like this are why I chase the unpredictable.
#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #stormchasers

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Camping in the White Mountains when the sky turned black and a storm rolled in. Clouds boiled above me, glowing with fiery light—an unpredictable show only nature could create. Nights like these are why I chase the wild. 🌌
#OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Sep 9

High in the White Mountains, the ancient Bristlecones endure—scarred, twisted, but timeless. Photographing this weathered trunk felt like reading Earth’s memory etched in wood. 🌲✨
#bristleconepine #landscapephotography #OTGLIFE #canonusa

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🍁 Counting down the days until the trails turn gold. Charlie’s ready. 🚙✨

#OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #FallColors

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 29

Running into the weekend like this 🌊☀️ Golden hour, bare feet, and endless ocean vibes. #RunningIntoTheWeekend #OTGLIFE

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy #NationalPhotographyDay! 📸 From snowy Yosemite peaks to Oregon’s coast, desert canyons, and Hawaii’s waterfalls—every image tells a story. Photography is my way of pausing to see the beauty around us. Where has photography taken you lately?

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 18

Wandered DC and found myself at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building—red brick towers, leafy paths, and a touch of history in the air. A quiet pause in the middle of the Mall, where past and present meet.

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 13

A still January morning in Yosemite — fresh snow, mist drifting through pines, and El Capitan towering above. At 3,000+ feet, it’s the largest granite face in the world, and today it felt like nature’s cathedral. ❄️🏔️

#ElCapitan #Yosemite #WinterMagic #LandscapePhotography #CanonUSA #onxoffroad

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 9

Morning in the Alabama Hills. Rugged boulders at my back, Mt. Whitney in the distance, and the Sierra Nevada glowing in the first light. Just me, my Tacoma, and the quiet.

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 5

Shot this on a hot summer day in D.C. — the U.S. Capitol, standing tall since 1800, still commands attention. That dome? Finished during the Civil War. A quiet moment in a place where history never stops unfolding. #USCapitol #CanonUSA #OTGLIFE #onxoffroad

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 2

I came to Mount Vernon thinking about Washington and the past.
I didn’t expect to be pulled into the present by a cascade of bright pink Crape Myrtle blooms.

They weren’t here in his day, but they belong here now—thriving, bold, and quietly rewriting the garden’s story.

#MountVernon #CanonUSA

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Aug 2

Caught this fiery sunset reflection in… a puddle.
Yep. A tiny, quiet puddle perfectly mirrored the neon Ferris wheel and the glowing sky. Just another reminder that beauty’s often hiding in plain sight if you take the time to look.

#OTGLIFE #canonusa #sunsetreflections #landscapephotography

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Jul 26

On the dusty trail back from Hunts Mesa, this vibrant claret cup cactus was like a firework in the sand.
Amid the dry wood and silence, it reminded me: even the desert knows how to bloom. 🌵🔥

#OTGLIFE #onxoffroad #canonusa #desertblooms #cactuslove #huntsmesa #landscapephotography

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Jul 24

The sky was quiet.
The sea even quieter.
I watched a single bird fly through the last of the light—and for once, I didn’t reach for a caption.
Just a deep breath, and a quiet thank you.

#SanClementeSunset #OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad #SeasideStillness #SunsetGlow

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · Jul 23

The desert has a way of grounding you.
No noise. No rush. Just stone, light, and time.
The Superstitions caught the golden hour like they’d been waiting for it all year.
I stood there—still—just long enough to remember what quiet feels like.

#SuperstitionMountains #SonoranDesert

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