“Edge of the Wilderness”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 14-42mm kit lens @ 42mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO 1000. Shot on the McBee Trail.

This pristine sign is about five miles from the nearest trailhead, which probably explains why it’s in such good condition. The ones that are more easily accessible are mostly vandalized or stolen.

three sisters wilderness sign

“Frosted Fungus”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 14-42mm kit lens @ 42mm, f/8, 1/50s, ISO 1600. Shot along the McBee Trail.

jagged orange fungus on the woodland floor

“Topography”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 60mm f/2.8 macro lens @ f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO 2000. Shot at Wild Iris Ridge.

close-up of a large wasps' nest

“Rose Drops”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 60mm f/2.8 macro lens @ f/8, 1/250s, ISO 1000. Shot at Mount Pisgah.

rose stem with rain drops

“Shaggy Mane”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 60mm f/2.8 macro lens @ f/5.6, 1/30s, ISO 1600. Shot at Mount Pisgah.

a single shaggy mane mushroom

“Transience”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 60mm f/2.8 macro lens @ f/4, 1/60s, ISO 3200. Shot at Mount Pisgah.

skeletonized leaf with water droplet

“Fern Frolic”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 14-42mm kit lens @ 28mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO 800. Shot along Champion Creek. Road

masses of fern fronds on a sunny hillside

“Smith Falls”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 14-42mm kit lens @ 25mm, f/16, 1/2.5s, ISO 160. Shot from Champion Creek Road.

waterfall in the forest

“Inside the Mine”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 14-42mm kit lens @ 14mm, f/8, 1/5s, ISO 500. Shot near the headwaters of Champion Creek.

old gold mine with standing water

“Oregon Fall Day”

Olympus E-M10 IV with 14-42mm kit lens @ 14mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO 320.

trees, mountains, and clouds