Playing around with high-speed capture, dripping water, and ice today. OK as abstract, but really needs better lighting and faster shutter. Always more to learn!

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“Profile”

rock formation near the top of Castle Rock

“Armored”

I think this is a Giant Woodland Ground Beetle.

beetle in the moss

“Castle Rock”

One of the destinations on yesterday’s hike

forested mountain against the sky

Hiked 30 miles yesterday. Today is definitely a rest day.

View from MacDuff Mountain on a lovely hiking day.

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“Thimbleberry”

An annoying trailside weed but the flowers are kinda pretty.

white flower with a yellow center

“Honeysuckle”

Cluster of orange flowers

We are hitting peak rhododendron season down here in the valley.

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“Cascades Morning”

The view from Rock Knob

Forested hills and low clouds