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Not sure why, but I’ve been really feeling the monochrome lately. Maybe a reflection of how I feel on the inside.

Monochrome at Cannon Beach, where it was 30° cooler than at home in Portland.

A large, rocky sea stack rises from the ocean with birds flying around it under a cloudy sky.Two people in long dresses and hats walk along a foggy beach with houses and vehicles in the background.A lone figure stands in the water, surrounded by misty waves and distant rocky outcrops under a gray sky.A wooden house with a balcony overlooks a coastal scene with white chairs, grassy dunes, and distant sea stacks under a hazy sky.A young child stands on a beach with people and buildings in the background.A child is sitting on a beach wearing sunglasses, playing with sand toys, with the ocean and another person in the background.A person is riding a bicycle on a beach while another person walks with a dog near a tent.A person and a dog are walking along a misty beach with hills in the background.A single dark feather rests on a textured, sandy surface.A row of beachfront houses is situated along a sandy shore with driftwood, set against a backdrop of wooded hills.

Went to the Oregon Zoo early today before temps got up near 100°.

An adult elephant is reaching up with its trunk to a suspended bundle of hay, while a baby elephant stands closely underneath.A rhinoceros stands partially shaded by foliage in a dimly lit natural setting.A flamingo stands gracefully on one leg amidst tall grasses in a lush, sunlit environment.Two giraffes standing next to each other in a zoo with a rock wall and trees in the background.

Had to pull over for this one. Battle Ground, WA.

Early bird, etc.

A metal pier extends over a calm lake, reflecting a forest of tall trees under a clear blue sky.

I was picnicking with my daughter at Pittock Mansion when we suddenly found ourselves on the set of a movie. I managed to snap a few photos and liked this one the most.

Two people stand on a scenic overlook with one holding an umbrella, gazing at a cityscape surrounded by greenery under a clear sky.

Evening, beauties.

Silhouetted evergreen trees stand against a twilight sky with a faint trail of an airplane overhead.

Went on a short hike at Vancouver Lake Regional Park, WA.

A serene river landscape with a white bird standing in the water, surrounded by lush greenery and forested areas.
A small, dilapidated greenhouse with an open door stands amidst overgrown vegetation under a clear sky.

I work from home quite a bit and take transit when my schedule allows, but I admit to regularly doubling my commute length in miles when I’m required to come into the office. I do this to avoid the ugly strip-mall nowhereness that developed when people cared more about convenience than place.

A solitary tree stands in a vast, harvested field under a clear blue sky with mountains in the distance.

Sort of a rough day, but I saw some pretty things.

A waterfall cascades down a dark cliff surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Waiting on those dog days of summer. She’s ready, I’m not. 🐕‍🦺 📷 🌞

A curly-haired dog sits on a beige sofa next to a cushion, gazing out the window.

Not quite a full moon. Shot handheld while in my underwear on the front porch.

A bright, nearly full moon is shown against a dark night sky, highlighting its craters and surface details.

Perched on my hill.

A scenic view of a rural landscape featuring a grass field, a line of wooden posts, and a distant mountain under a clear sky.

I spoke briefly with the cyclist in the lower left of the frame once he got to the top of the hill. He said he was going to Chehalem Ridge Nature Park.

A scenic landscape features a countryside view with a road with a solo cyclist leading towards a forested area and a distant snow-capped mountain under a hazy sky.

Picked up a used 100-400mm XF for my X-T5 and took it out for a walk today.

A blue-and-white bird is perched on a branch amidst vibrant green leaves.Four fluffy ducklings rest and interact on grassy ground.A brown rodent is wading through water surrounded by logs and greenery.Two Canada geese stand amidst tall green grass and reeds near a body of water.

One of these days she’ll catch those birds.

A black curly-haired dog is lying on a grassy field, looking toward the camera with its tongue out.

TGIF.

A man wearing a baseball cap is smiling and hugging a young boy outdoors.A young girl in a light purple dress is playing with a striped ball in a park, surrounded by other people and a food truck.A child is enjoying a meal from a takeout box while holding a can of soda.A young girl in a purple dress holds the hand of a woman wearing a backpack, walking through a bustling outdoor area.

Had to get away from my desk for a bit this afternoon. Rural Washington County, Oregon.

A gravel road curves past lush, green rolling hills under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.