“Negative Forest”

In the aftermath of a wildfire.

color-altered photo of burnt trees

Just head Attorney General Bonta saying that corporations should not be filling their coffers from consumers.

Um…how else does capitalism work?

(To be clear, I am in favor of most of what AG Bonta is doing to oppose the Trump administration. That just struck me as an unfortunate way to put things.)

“Charming”

Behold the Golden Dung Fly.

colorful fly on a small flower

“Grouse”

They don’t often pose for photos, so I was happy to see this one even if the background isn’t great.

bird in a tree

This might be an ant tending her flock of aphids. Or it might be a coincidence.

#dailyphoto #oregon #insectphotography

“Property in Decline”

But what’s up with the chicken statue?

brick building with a broken weather vane, grass growing on the roof, and a mysterious chicken sculpture in the missing window

Saying the quiet part out loud: Green grant cancellations were ‘based solely’ on states’ political affiliation, Trump administration says in court

Presumably they’re willing to put this in writing because their interpretation of the imperial Presidency is that political reasons for punishing states are perfectly OK.

Hike planning gets more difficult with wildfires popping up.