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: None

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, 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

Lithia Park Duck Pond (Ashland, Oregon)

The colors were just beginning.

Posted on October 17th, 2025 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, trees. Comments Off on One year ago today…

Upper Rogue River from under Woodruff Bridge (October 2021)

Posted on October 16th, 2025 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, landscape, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, rogue river, waterfall. Comments Off on Four years ago…

Eastview during sunset (September 2025)

…the evening sky looked like this. In a couple more weeks, a sunrise will look something like this. Right now, we are somewhere in between.

Posted on October 15th, 2025 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, home, landscape, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera z6ii, sunset. Comments Off on Just over two weeks ago…

Hiking south from Woodruff Bridge (October 13, 2024)

I think I’ve done this trail three times over the past four Octobers. No plans to do it again this year but you never know…

Posted on October 3rd, 2025 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, hike, landscape, leaves, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, trees. Comments Off on Upper Rogue River Trail

Lithia Park’s Lower Duck Pond (November 2020 – Ashland, Oregon)

Posted on June 10th, 2025 under lithia park, nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: autumn, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50, wildlife. Comments Off on Lower Duck Pond