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Wild Oregon-Steens to the Sea: LAPC

There are many wild Oregon places and this post highlights just a few of them. The ever changing skies can make familiar landscapes look completely different. Here are some portraits of Oregon’s wild places.

Oregon is an inspiration. Whether you come to it, or are born to it, you become entranced by our state’s beauty, the opportunity she affords, and the independent spirit of her citizens.

Tom McCall, former governor of Oregon
Steens Mountain
Painted Hills
Hart Mountain
Smith Rock
The Sisters from McKenzie Pass
Crater Lake
Mt Hood
Metolius River
Haystack Rock

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Wild

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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