Japanese maples in the rain (October 25, 2025)

Posted on October 25th, 2026 under nature, only in ashland. Tags: autumn, leaves, Nikon Z50II, Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 DI III VXD Lens. Comments Off on One year ago today…

Near River Bridge Campground – October 3, 2026

Posted on October 19th, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland. Tags: autumn, hike, landscape, NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 nikon lens, Nikon Z6III, rogue river. Comments Off on Early autumn on the Rogue River

October 10, 2026

Posted on October 18th, 2026 under nature, only in ashland. Tags: autumn, leaves, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments Off on And so it begins

Southern Oregon pumpkin patch, corn maze, etc.

I think this was the first time I’ve been to a pumpkin patch with my kids since the 1990s. Of course, my kids aren’t so young any more. The vast majority of people there had little kids.

Posted on October 15th, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, halloween, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III, pheasant fields farm. Comments Off on Harvest Festival @ Pheasant Fields Farm

Half a mile or so upstream from River Bridge on the Rogue River (October 3, 2026)

The subject in today’s photo reminded me of castle or church remnants in some remote place. The fall colors in the background didn’t hurt.

Posted on October 11th, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, hike, landscape, moss, NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 nikon lens, Nikon Z6III, rogue river. Comments Off on Nature’s Ruins

Ashland, Oregon (November 20, 2025)

Just over a week ago, the skies were looking good, and the fall colors weren’t completely gone, so I headed over the freeway for this view of Ashland, hoping to see the fresh snow on Mt. Ashland as well. Unfortunately, Mt. Ashland was obscured by clouds, but the rest looked pretty good for this late in autumn.

Posted on November 28th, 2025 under only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: ashland springs hotel, autumn, i-5, landscape, mountains, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III, siskiyous, wagner butte. Comments Off on I-5 view of Ashland

Autumn in the backyard

I asked A.I. what the bear scat in the foreground was, and the response is why you NEVER want to trust A.I.

“The image appears to show two pieces of a savory loaf, possibly a meatloaf or a vegetarian nut/lentil loaf, on a bed of dried leaves. The texture is chunky, suggesting ingredients like ground meat, nuts, or lentils.

• The dish has a coarse, crumbly texture with visible pieces of potential ingredients such as nuts, beans, or dried fruits.
• The appearance is consistent with homemade, hearty dishes often prepared for holidays or comfort food meals.
• It could potentially be a “feetloaf,” a popular Halloween dish where meatloaf is molded into the shape of feet.”

Posted on November 11th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland, photography. Tags: autumn, fungi, home, leaves, nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, Nikon Z6III. Comments Off on Circle of life

Posted on October 27th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland. Tags: autumn, leaves, Nikon Z50II, Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 DI III VXD Lens, trees. Comments Off on ’tis the season

Deer in Lithia Park (October 2024)

Posted on October 22nd, 2025 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland, places. Tags: autumn, deer, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, wildlife. Comments Off on A year ago in Lithia Park