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A larch in waiting up close: Macro Monday

This larch in waiting photo shows one of their tiny cones up close. The western larch needles turn gold in the fall before dropping. The pompom needle clusters in this photo were just beginning to turn. This unique tree is one of my local favorites.

Macro Monday

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

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