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When the light shines through
The autumn tree’s canopy,
Winter’s on the way

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A forest path covered with fallen leaves winds through tall trees displaying both green and autumnal yellow foliage under a clear blue sky. In monochrome : A narrow forest path is surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage, with light filtering through the canopy above.
November 9, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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There is more quiet
On an autumn afternoon
Light and weather loom

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A picnic table sits surrounded by fallen autumn leaves beneath large trees with yellow foliage under a partly cloudy sky. In monochrome : A picnic table is situated in a park area surrounded by trees with fallen leaves scattered on the ground under a cloudy sky.
November 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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The dark autumn days
Are lit by the dying leaves
Soon the winter sun

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A winding forest path covered with fallen leaves is surrounded by tall trees with yellow and green foliage. A winding path covered with fallen leaves meanders through a dense forest of tall trees. Vibrant red leaves with water droplets create a striking and textured close-up scene. Monochrome : A close-up of a detailed, water-droplet-covered fern leaf with intricate, jagged edges.
November 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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The Coast Range Autumn
Turning colors in stillness
Is the trips reward

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A serene lake reflects a misty forest with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of yellow and red. A calm body of water reflects a dense forest of trees under a misty or foggy atmosphere in a monochrome photo. A calm lake reflects a forest with a mix of green and autumn-colored trees under a vibrant blue sky. A calm lake reflects a dense forest under a dramatic sky with swirling clouds in a monochrome photo.
October 31, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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A pepper season
Ending with October sun
Makes the Reapers red

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Carolina Reaper pepper harvest Carolina Reaper pepper harvest in monochrome
October 29, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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An October Rose
In Portland’s Rose Test Garden.
Is it Spring or Fall?

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A vibrant red rose in full bloom with velvety petals and a soft yellow center is surrounded by green foliage. A close-up of a blooming rose with detailed petals and visible stamens in grayscale.
October 25, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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The Color and Light
Fill empty spaces at the
Japanese Garden

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A serene wooden bridge spans over a calm pond surrounded by lush green and autumn-colored trees in a tranquil garden setting. A serene wooden bridge spans over a calm stream surrounded by lush foliage in a monochrome photo. A gnarled tree with twisting branches stands on a moss-covered ground surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage. A gnarled tree with twisted branches stands prominently on a grassy hill surrounded by natural foliage.
October 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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I struggle with change
Then see the color and light
Breathe and find the calm

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The Willamette River reflects a fallen tree branch and dense green and yellow foliage under a vivid blue sky. A monochrome image with a large, fallen tree extends over the Willamette River surrounded by dense foliage under a sky with scattered clouds.
October 20, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Airplane window seats
Over the US West Coast
Are always worth it

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#GisChat

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Mt Jefferson from and airplane window Mt Jefferson from and airplane window in black and white
July 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Airplane window seats
Over the US West Coast
Are always worth it

#ESRIUC

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A snow-capped mountain peak rises prominently above a rugged, expansive landscape with distant hills and a winding river visible in the background. A snow-capped mountain peak rises prominently against a backdrop of rugged terrain and distant bodies of water.
July 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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The ghost plant pop up
From the drying forest duff
Signaling summer

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Monotropa uniflora, commonly known as ghost pipe or Indian pipe, is a unique, parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and appears white or pale pink, resembling a pipe or ghost. It gets nutrients indirectly from trees by tapping into the mycorrhizal fungi network, growing in shady forest understories. The plant has a single, bell-shaped flower and is known for its delicate nature, bruising easily to black, and has traditional medicinal uses for pain and anxiety, though it can be poisonous in large quantities. Monotropa uniflora, commonly known as ghost pipe or Indian pipe, is a unique, parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and appears white or pale pink, resembling a pipe or ghost. It gets nutrients indirectly from trees by tapping into the mycorrhizal fungi network, growing in shady forest understories. The plant has a single, bell-shaped flower and is known for its delicate nature, bruising easily to black, and has traditional medicinal uses for pain and anxiety, though it can be poisonous in large quantities.
June 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Seasons bring turmoil-
Rain showers then bright sunshine,
Filled with wildflowers

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A vibrant meadow filled with a variety of wildflowers stretches under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds and a backdrop of lush trees. A serene black and white landscape showcases a meadow with tall grass and wildflowers under a dramatic cloudy sky.
June 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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The Elden Mountain
backdrop, in the morning sun,
from Buffalo Park.

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A winding dirt path leads through a grassy field toward distant mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A winding path leads through an open field towards distant hills with a bright sun and scattered clouds overhead in a black-and-white landscape.
May 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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The sun in the park
found it’s way through the long awns
of the wild foxtail

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Bright sunlight illuminates a grassy field with tall foxtail plants and a backdrop of distant trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.&10;&10;In botany, an awn is a hair- or bristle-like appendage that extends from the glume or lemma (the protective husks enclosing each individual grain) of many grasses, like barley, rye, and wild oats. A sunlit field of foxtail awns stretches under a dramatic sky with scattered clouds and a distant treeline.&10;&10;In botany, an awn is a hair- or bristle-like appendage that extends from the glume or lemma (the protective husks enclosing each individual grain) of many grasses, like barley, rye, and wild oats.
May 26, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Seasons are turning
on the Willamette River.
As cottonwood fluff drifts by

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A serene river scene features calm reflective waters, lush green trees, and a partly cloudy sky with sunlight. A tranquil river landscape is captured in black and white, featuring reflective water, lush trees, and a sky filled with clouds.
May 19, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Summer just shows up
On the Willamette River.
Sometimes halos too

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A sun halo (or 22° halo) is a bright, white, or occasionally colored ring appearing around the Sun, caused by sunlight refracting through, or reflecting off, millions of tiny hexagonal ice crystals suspended in high-altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. They often indicate incoming moisture and weather changes. A sun halo (or 22° halo) is a bright, white, or occasionally colored ring appearing around the Sun, caused by sunlight refracting through, or reflecting off, millions of tiny hexagonal ice crystals suspended in high-altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. They often indicate incoming moisture and weather changes.
May 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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In the dark winter,
The sunshine sometimes shines through
Lighting the forest

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Delicate white berries hang on thin, leafless branches against a dark, out-of-focus background. Delicate clusters of white berries are scattered across thin, arching branches set against a dark, natural background.
April 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Each day the river,
and my mood by the water,
Currents waves and tides

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A calm Willamette River is surrounded by lush green trees under a cloudy sky with the sun peeking through. A tranquil Willamette River is bordered by trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky, all captured in black and white.
April 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Time for Trillium,
The equinox and spring’s start
Eyes on the solstice

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A cluster of white trillium flowers with large leaves grows in a forest setting surrounded by tall trees. A cluster of blooming trillium flowers grows on the forest floor, surrounded by tall trees in a black and white setting.
March 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Contemplation is
Patience for still water and
Mindful reflection

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A series of docks and red pilings are reflected in the calm water with a tree-lined shore and a bridge in the background. A calm river scene with docks, tall posts, and a metal walkway, surrounded by trees with a bridge in the background.
March 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Sundog signs of Spring,
Atmospheric River done,
Flat River, blue sky.

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A scenic river reflects a forested shoreline and a cloudy sky with a faint sun halo. A serene river is lined with tall trees and reflects the cloudy sky and bright sun in a black and white landscape.
March 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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This is not the world
We were taught to build and grow
Yet the river flows

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A serene river flows under a cloudy sky, bordered by trees on both banks. A serene black and white landscape showcases a tranquil river surrounded by trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
February 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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There are a few spots,
Daily on my lunch walk trail,
I can’t help but stop.

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A sunlit path winds through a forest with tall trees and clear blue sky above. A tranquil forest path is illuminated by the sunlight filtering through tall trees, casting long shadows on the ground.
February 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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There’s not a bad time,
To look up to the clear sky,
And take in the moon.

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February 2, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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I take a lunch walk,
To the Willamette River,
Sunshine, rain or snow.

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A serene river flows between two banks lined with tall trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky. A serene black-and-white landscape features a calm river flanked by trees, reflecting the dramatic, cloudy sky above.
February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM