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The final harvest. Zone 8b.
A basket filled with a variety of colorful peppers is placed on a wooden surface.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Watching autumn turn,
To winter on the river
Now the waters rise

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A peaceful river is surrounded by trees with a dramatic cloudy sky above. A serene black and white landscape features a reflective body of water surrounded by trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Four season forests,
Burst with new colors with each.
Mushrooms take their turn

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A mushroom is growing amidst green moss and fallen autumn leaves. A black and white image depicts a single mushroom with a textured stem, surrounded by moss and fallen leaves.
November 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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With one quiet breath
you can see the fall forest
looking through the trees

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A serene forest trail is surrounded by tall trees and a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. A serene forest path is surrounded by tall trees and scattered leaves, creating a tranquil natural scene in black and white.
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Autumn is holding,
The canopy lit by sun,
Today’s hike a joy.

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A sunlit forest path is covered with fallen autumn leaves, surrounded by tall trees and patches of greenery. A serene forest pathway is covered with fallen leaves and surrounded by tall trees in a black and white setting.
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Weeping willow turned,
Winter solstice approaches,
Soon the days lengthen.

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A large willow tree with golden leaves stands in a grassy field under a cloudy sky. A large willow tree stands in a field under a cloudy sky, captured in black and white.
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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A overwhelming color filter on a fine fall day on the Willamette River
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Sometimes I wonder,
As a colorblind photographer,
What colors you see.

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A colorful carpet of fallen autumn leaves in shades of yellow and brown covers the ground. A dense layer of fallen leaves in various shades of gray covers the ground. A dense carpet of bright yellow and brown leaves covers the ground.
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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It’s late in autumn,
Not counting the fallen leaves,
The dock is quiet.

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A serene waterfront scene features a dock with scattered leaves, calm reflective water, and a backdrop of trees under a partly cloudy sky. A tranquil scene unfolds with a leaf-covered dock extending into a calm, reflective body of water under a dramatic cloudy sky, surrounded by trees.
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Autumn trails give way,
After losing their turned leaves,
To bright winter skies

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#MonochromeAndColor
#AutumnPhotography
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A narrow, leaf-covered path winds through a dense forest with tall trees and a clear blue sky above. A narrow forest path winds through tall, leafless trees under a cloudy sky.
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Approaching solstice,
And the shortest daylight hours,
Foliage lights the sky

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#MakeArtEveryDay
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Tall trees with colorful leaves stretch towards a clear blue sky, creating a vibrant upward view. Tall trees with textured bark and leafy canopies form a dense forest, viewed from the ground looking up, in black and white.
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Bells and Jalapeños?

I’m inspired.
A mix of orange and green habaneros
November 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Grocery store skies
Looking up you’re reminded
Each step is a prayer

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A vast sky filled with dense, patterned clouds stretches above a bare tree. A dramatic, textured sky filled with patterned clouds stretches above a silhouetted tree.
November 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Towering autumn,
Colors filled in by the fall,
Winter is coming

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#MonochromeAndColor
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Tall trees with slender trunks and autumn-colored leaves stretch upward in a forest setting, with a few ferns on the ground. A black and white photograph captures a serene forest scene with tall, slender trees and lush foliage.
November 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Walk to the river
Every day with the seasons.
Changes soothe the soul

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#MonochromeAndColor
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A serene river is flanked by autumn-colored trees under a cloudy sky. A serene river scene features tall trees lining the banks and their reflections mirrored in the calm water under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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The rain fallen
On leaves that have left their trees
Beginnings finished

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#MonochromeAndColor
#AutumnPhotography
#OregonPhotography
#Portland
#oregon
#PNW
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Dew drops delicately rest on a cluster of pale yellow ginkgo leaves. A ginkgo leaf is covered with droplets of water, surrounded by other leaves.
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Stopping at places
With the light of the season
As if it’s brand new

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A grassy field with a metal gate, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, under a dramatic cloudy sky. A black and white landscape features a wooden fence in the foreground, grassy fields, and dramatic clouds overhead.
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Portland OR
November 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Contemplating change,
falling back fall to winter.
Now hoping for snow

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A tree is covered in a thick layer of snow, creating a delicate, wintery scene.
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Spring blooms the tulips,
Autumn, the maple’s bright leaves.
Seasons take their turn

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#MonochromeAndColor
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A stunning landscape features a vibrant Japanese maple tree with fiery red leaves, set against a forested backdrop and a bright sun peeking through the branches. A sunburst filters through the branches of a sprawling Japanese maple tree in a tranquil forest setting, captured in black and white. A beautifully gnarled tree with reddish-orange leaves stands in a serene, lush garden setting. A beautifully intricate tree with twisted branches stands in a forest, captured in a black and white artistic style.
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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There’s often one day
Between the October rains
When the sun shines bright

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A serene Japanese garden features a tranquil pond and a wooden bridge surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage. A serene garden scene features a tranquil pond surrounded by lush trees and a small arched bridge in the background.
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Each day when I walk
There’s a spot on the river
That changes each day

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#MonochromeAndColor
#OregonPhotography
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#oregon
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Calm water reflects a fallen tree and vibrant autumn foliage under a partly cloudy sky. A tranquil riverside scene features a fallen tree partially submerged in water, surrounded by lush foliage under a cloudy sky.
October 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM