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I went to Oregon for the nature, but sometimes the man made objects are just as interesting. This bridge was old, but the asphalt was new and the centerline was a nice complement to the bright green trees above.

Most of these buds have yet to open, but one was ready for prime time!

Some people don’t find banana slugs very interesting, but I like the chance to practice my macro work. I watched this guy eat a leaf for awhile before noticing he wasn’t the only one having a snack. There is also some type of bug that looks to be biting the slug!

Not San Jose, CA, but San Jose Costa Rica. Most people had gone to sleep, but a few cars were on the street to provide me with some light trails.

This guy didn’t give me much time to get up close and personal, but I made the most of it!

In my opinion palm trees look just as festive with lights as a Christmas tree does!

Carson peak rises above Silver Lake with just a dusting of snow. I was lucky enough to get an early storm a few days before my trip to see the fall colors, and it made the wait for the sun to rise above the mountains worth it.

The fall colors are winding down but I’m not done just yet. These Eastern Sierra aspens were a nice mix of yellows and greens and bright sunlight shining through!

Just before sunset, the aspens on Monitor Pass lit up the most brilliant yellow I have ever seen.

My first fall trip to the Eastern Sierra Nevada in fall was a great success. The leaves were in full color and the weather was fantastic. One large tree standing above the rest got my attention. I’m an engineer, and I solved the problem of the sun being in my face by creating a sun star.