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Favorite Pictures 2019: LAPC

It’s that time of year when you share some of your favorite pictures. As usual, I have a hard time narrowing it down. Please enjoy this selection of wild places, wildlife, history, and a pinch of art at the end.

A brilliant desert morning on my October birthday in Bend, Oregon
Magic in the wind in northern Nevada
Kiger Gorge on Steens Mountain, Oregon
Roses in bloom in Hood River, Oregon
A swirling clematis growing in Culver, Oregon
Robin nesting in a grape plant at plant nursery in Bend, Oregon
Killdeer at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Close up of elk in velvet in Wyoming
Harnesses, bridles, a wagon, and other gear on display at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon
Close up of the apothecary at Kam Wah Chung in John Day, Oregon
Sod House Ranch at Malheur NWR, Oregon
Pocket Barn Owl painted on a rock by Siobhan Sullivan

May the new year bring you wisdom, patience, and peace.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – Favorite Photos of 2019

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

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