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+-+-+ Final Sunset of 2018 From the Molalla River Forests+-+-+ Message for Prints and Services or visit: www.steffenwade.com We finishing the last of the 52 hike challenge @hannahshike took on last year. It was getting dark quickly already by 4pm, earlier we hit a snow covered road that had kept us from getting to the original hike at Table Rock trailhead. We stopped to let the dogs roll in snow, worth it, but now we needed to hurry. Heading back the way we came, there was an old logging road trail heading steeply up into the woods. I thought if we could follow it up high enough, fast enough, I might be able to race the disappearing light, hopefully find a clearing to shoot through in time. This turned out to be very old logging road and after about 100 yards up, it dead ended in a wall of trees and thick brush full of vicious blackberry thorns taller than me. I still really wanted to make this work, get the last sunset, and have just one more successful shoot to wrap 2018. We turned around again, finding yet another old road heading up, this one entirely overgrown with brush, thorns, and slippery moss sitting on mud. It was a steep push, pulling my way up grabbing trees for support. Pushing about 10 minutes further into the dense and now very dark, old growth forestry, I spotted the smallest glimpse of golden light hitting trees ahead which suggested there had to be some clearing. It came down to the last 5 minutes of light, the sun had already tucked away behind the distant hills, washing everything in its finale. Being here, making it just in time, but leaving with what I came for, all the hurry, struggle climbing the muddy hillside, turned to satisfaction. The final shutter clicked, we turned on our headlamps and started the pitch black climb back to the car. Goodbye 2018. +-+-+Steffen+-+-+ #Newyear #Newyearseve #Newyears #Newyearsresolution #Newyears2018 #Goodbye2018 #Hello2019 #Happynewyear #Celebrate #Happynewyears #Cold #Happynewyearseve #Fireworks #Family #Holidays #pnw #photooftheday #hike #hiking #outdoors #hdr #pano #nature #molalla #sunset #forest #optoutside #nationalforest #publiclands #steffenwade (at Molalla River Corridor) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHO--XhvTB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l5oegji3zc7h

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+-+-+ Mt Hood​ From Trillium Lake​ In Winter+-+-+ +-+-+Prints and Services Available+-+-+ Message for custom orders or visit www.steffenwade.com +-+-+The snow had fallen the few days before and the Mt Hood National Forest in Oregon,​ was steeped in fresh white powdery snow. It sat in pillowy, rolling, piles on tree branches bowing, and gathered in massive drifts where the wind left it. The road to Trillium Lake was still driveable, and the air was incredibly clear with whispy clouds moving through making it one of the most enjoyable views of Mt. Hood I've come across. +-+-+The lake was frozen and you could hear the shooting, pinging sounds of new ice shifting and cracking under the suns warmth. +-+-+Can you spot the tiny, smiling, snowman along the edge of the lake? +-+-+ DO COOL THINGS!!!!!!!!!!+-+-+ #trilliumlake #mthood #mthoodnationalforest #winter #snow #wonderland #hike #water #lake #forest #mountain #explore #reflection #christmas #birthday #snowman #a7rii #christmas #bluesky #clouds #nature #optoutside #nationalforest #beautiful #breathtaking #scenic #landscape #oregon #steffenwade (at Trillium Lake Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6LYH1BGcw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w4hu1pzbhwp4

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+-+-+-Panther Creek Falls- Autumn Panoramic+-+-+- +-+-+-Prints & Services Available!+-+-+- +-+-+-Message or visit+-+-+- www.steffenwade.com There was a delightful drizzle throughout most of the day as we wandered through the lush Gifford Pinchot National Forest- U.S. Forest Service in Washington state. We were hunting for Chanterelle mushrooms early in the day, and afterwards everyone was up for one more stop. When you're only twenty minutes from something like Panther Creek Falls, it's hard to resist stopping by, especially sharing it with friends who haven't seen it before! The trees were just changing and leaves were slowly swinging back and forth falling to the forest floor. With a recent couple days of rain, it was a rushing wall of many diverted streams down the rock wall seemingly appearing from nowhere. +-+-+-Go do cool things!+-+-+- #waterfall #forest #pnw #washington #panthercreek #nationalforest #stream #river #explore #outdoors #earth #love #photooftheday #leaves #moss #fantasy #magical #art #photography #nature #hike #hiking #adventure #wilderness #a7r2 #instagood #fall #rollingstones #autumn #steffenwade (at Panther Creek Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqx3rwPBGsz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o656xtj7en34

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+-+-+- Crater Lake National Park- Two Bucks At Crater Lake+-+-+- Message for Prints/Photo Services or visit: www.steffenwade.com During my last trip to Crater Lake, I was fortunate enough to share the forest around the lake with a family of deer. It was peaceful to sit on this hillside, watching them casually stroll by, stopping to chomp on some greenery here and there. How awesome that they get to live here at Crater Lake in Oregon! Do cool things! #craterlake #deer #fawn #doe #wildlife #animal #nature #forest #trees #dawn #water #explore #outdoors #oregon #pnw #calf #mountain #color #adventure #lake #earth #woods #blue #photooftheday #a7r2 #nationalpark #hike #hiking #evergreen #steffenwade (at Crater Lake National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTQ7ZvBETh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nqqgwtojh0v8

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+-+-+- Crater Lake National Park- Deer In the Forest+-+-+- Message for Prints/Photo Services or visit: www.steffenwade.com During my last trip to Crater Lake, I was fortunate enough to share the forest around the lake with a family of deer. This guy was watching me through the branches on the East side of the lake. This was within 5 minutes of parking the car and starting my day hiking around the lake, fantastic way to start! Do cool things! #craterlake #deer #fawn #doe #wildlife #animal #nature #forest #trees #dawn #sunrise #explore #outdoors #oregon #pnw #calf #baby #color #adventure #explore #earth #woods #sony #photooftheday #a7r2 #nationalpark #hike #hiking #evergreen #steffenwade (at Crater Lake National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqN1dU0hFGk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1km55khjqpy1w

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+-+-+- Crater Lake National Park- Two Does With Fawn+-+-+- Message for Prints/Photo Services or visit: www.steffenwade.com During my last trip to Crater Lake, I was fortunate enough to share the forest around the lake with a family of deer. These two does were leading their two fawn through the woods eating breakfast. This was within 5 minutes of parking the car and starting my day hiking around the lake, fantastic way to start! Do cool things! #craterlake #deer #fawn #doe #wildlife #animal #nature #forest #trees #dawn #sunrise #explore #outdoors #oregon #pnw #calf #baby #color #adventure #explore #earth #woods #sony #photooftheday #a7r2 #nationalpark #hike #hiking #evergreen #steffenwade (at Crater Lake National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLesgyB9d5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wtqxwx0yqdge

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+-+-+- Crater Lake National Park- A Fawn At Dawn+-+-+- Message for Prints/Photo Services or visit: www.steffenwade.com During my last trip to Crater Lake, I was fortunate enough to share the forest around the lake with a family of deer. This young spotted fawn was enjoying some breakfast in the first rays of morning light. This was within 5 minutes of parking the car and starting my day hiking around the lake, fantastic way to start! Do cool things! #craterlake #deer #fawn #doe #wildlife #animal #nature #forest #trees #dawn #sunrise #explore #outdoors #oregon #pnw #calf #baby #color #adventure #explore #earth #woods #sony #photooftheday #a7r2 #nationalpark #hike #hiking #steffenwade (at Crater Lake National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBPfufhfA9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19592j9j6n48e

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+-+-+- Bella's Italian Bakery & Market Breakfast (1/4)-+-+-+ A break from our beautiful Pacific Northwest landscapes to share something else we are deeply passionate about, incredible food! Prior to Bella's Nov. 4th grand opening, I had the opportunity to visit this morning during the "soft open", to enjoy a lemon ciambella, and the almond cake with one of the smoothest cappuccinos in Portland. Looking forward to starting many of our rainy Portland days in similar fashion, right next those giant windows! A very warm welcome and thanks for coming to the Lents neighborhood! +-+-Message for Photo Services/ Prints or visit:+-+- www.steffenwade.com #italian #bakery #portland #lents #pastry #bakery #bake #baking #bakedgoods #coffee #food #espresso #cappuccino #breakfast #cafe #homemade #italy #littleitaly #pdx #foodie #restaurant #smallbusiness #local #buylocal #photooftheday #gastro #deli #rosecity #love #steffenwade (at Lents Town Center / Se Foster Rd Max Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXh9HOBWeq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7riwril0qgao

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+-+-+-A Relatively Small Waterfall- Oswald West State Park+-+-+ +-+-+Message for Prints or Info!+-+-+ +-+-+ www.steffenwade.com +-+-+- This petite waterfall over a fallen log was hidden around a bend, a little ways upstream from the previous falls. This is how green parts of Oregon stay, even in the middle of February. Oswald West State Park on the Oregon coast, is a gem full of rejuvenating forest hikes to sandy beaches and crashing waves. +-+-+Steffen+-+-+- #waterfall #forest #pnw #oregon #oswaldwest #statepark #stream #river #explore #outdoors #earth #love #photooftheday #longexposure #moss #fantasy #magical #art #photography #nature #hike #hiking #adventure #wilderness #a7r2 #instagood #stunning #rollingstones #peaceful #steffenwade (at Oswald West State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKhIK-h9Pf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o42ilwym558x

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+-+-+-The Bottom of A Waterfall- Oswald West State Park+-+-+ +-+-+Message for Prints or Info!+-+-+ +-+-+ www.steffenwade.com +-+-+- From the bottom of a waterfall, lined with lush thick moss beds and massive green ferns. Surrounded by trees that have been there for centuries. Oswald West State Park is a gem, rejuvenating forest hikes to sandy beaches and crashing waves. +-+-+Steffen+-+-+- #waterfall #forest #pnw #oregon #oswaldwest #statepark #stream #river #explore #outdoors #earth #love #photooftheday #longexposure #moss #fantasy #magical #art #photography #nature #hike #hiking #adventure #wilderness #a7r2 #instagood #stunning #rollingstones #peaceful #steffenwade (at Oswald West State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIGjf8h3KU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1meidy4fcxzhz

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+-+-+-The Top of A Waterfall- @Oswald West State Park+-+-+ +-+-+Message for Prints or Info!+-+-+ +-+-+ www.steffenwade.com +-+-+- Standing at the top of a Waterfall cascading further into the moss covered, old growth forest, just before returning to the Pacific Ocean just below. Oswald West State Park is a gem, rejuvenating forest hikes to sandy beaches and crashing waves. +-+-+Steffen+-+-+- #waterfall #forest #pnw #oregon #oswaldwest #statepark #stream #river #explore #outdoors #earth #love #photooftheday #longexposure #moss #fantasy #magical #art #photography #nature #hike #hiking #adventure #wilderness #a7r2 #instagood #stunning #rollingstones #peaceful #steffenwade (at Oswald West State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpH0CDyBC3L/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ismytjwt436d

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+-+-+- Owyhee River Wilderness Canyon Wall+-+-+- +-+-Message Directly or Visit For Prints or Use+-+- www.steffenwade.com Going back to a camping trip in February to the Owyhee River in South East Oregon. The massive, crumbling canyon walls are like abstract sculptures lining the river. I still remember how cold it felt! I swam across the river in February with my gear in a waterproof bag, to get over after spotting steam rising from hot springs that morning. A breath taking area, wild river, towering rock walls, smell of desert sage, and not another soul for miles. Falling asleep to the river that seemed to echo throughout the canyon only at night. Thanks for looking!+-+-+- #owyhee #desert #highdesert #river #photography #explore #outdoors #basalt #clouds #sky #cliff #swim #universe #wildrivers #camping #pnw #mountain #publiclands #hike #wilderness #sunset #love #beautiful #photooftheday #nature #earth #scenic #canyon #rockhound #steffenwade (at Owyhee River) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAjFhkBqUS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=udjng2lyq6lv

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+-+-+- Owyhee River Wilderness Hot Springs Sunset- 2nd Pool+-+-+- +-+-Message Directly or Visit For Prints or Use+-+- www.steffenwade.com Going back to a camping trip in February to the Owyhee River in South East Oregon. This is the second of three larger pools that felt like a heated pool in winter. We had hot running water in the desert during the winter, absolutely magical and we found it on by chance! These are the moments that inspire and motivate over and over, to go back out and keep exploring. I swam across the river in early February with my gear in a waterproof bag, to get over after spotting steam rising from hot springs that morning. A breath taking area, wild river, towering rock walls, smell of desert sage, and not another soul for miles. Falling asleep to the river that seemed to echo throughout the canyon only at night. Thanks for looking!+-+-+- @traveloregon @pnwonderland #owyhee #desert #highdesert #river #photography #explore #outdoors #optoutside #clouds #sky #cliff #swim #sunset #wildrivers #camping #pnw #mountain #publiclands #hike #wilderness #hotspring #love #beautiful #photooftheday #nature #earth #scenic #canyon #relax #steffenwade (at Middle Fork Owyhee River) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9ujQTBcof/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rbm93upgm82w

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+-+-+- Owyhee River Wilderness Hot Springs Sunset- First Pool+-+-+- +-+-Message Directly or Visit For Prints or Use+-+- www.steffenwade.com Going back to a camping trip in February to the Owyhee River in South East Oregon. This is one of 3 larger pools that felt like a heated pool in winter. We had hot running water in the desert during the winter, absolutely magical and we found it on by chance! These are the moments that inspire and motivate over and over, to go back out and keep exploring. I swam across the river in early February with my gear in a waterproof bag, to get over after spotting steam rising from hot springs that morning. A breath taking area, wild river, towering rock walls, smell of desert sage, and not another soul for miles. Falling asleep to the river that seemed to echo throughout the canyon only at night. Thanks for looking!+-+-+- #owyhee #desert #highdesert #river #photography #explore #outdoors #optoutside #clouds #sky #cliff #swim #sunset #wildrivers #camping #pnw #mountain #publiclands #hike #wilderness #hotspring #love #beautiful #photooftheday #nature #earth #scenic #canyon #relax #steffenwade (at Middle Fork Owyhee River) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9gGYXB9u9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19bh13fqmarm

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+-+-+- Owyhee River Wilderness Hot Springs+-+-+- +-+-Message Directly or Visit For Prints or Use+-+- www.steffenwade.com Going back to a camping trip in February to the Owyhee River in South East Oregon. Here is an overhead panoramic view looking down at the desert hotsprings I found. We had hot running water in the desert during the winter, absolutely magical and we found it on by chance! These are the moments that inspire and motivate over and over, to go back out and keep exploring. I swam across the river in early February with my gear in a waterproof bag, to get over after spotting steam rising from hot springs that morning. A breath taking area, wild river, towering rock walls, smell of desert sage, and not another soul for miles. Falling asleep to the river that seemed to echo throughout the canyon only at night. Thanks for looking!+-+-+- #owyhee #desert #highdesert #river #photography #explore #outdoors #optoutside #clouds #sky #cliff #swim #universe #wildrivers #camping #pnw #mountain #publiclands #hike #wilderness #hotspring #love #beautiful #photooftheday #nature #earth #scenic #canyon #relax #steffenwade (at Middle Fork Owyhee River) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4x82bBXpK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1albd74jtprdw

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+-+-+- Owyhee River Wilderness Sunset+-+-+- +-+-Message Directly or Visit For Prints or Use+-+- www.steffenwade.com Going back to a camping trip in February to the Owyhee River in South East Oregon. This is the sunset taken in 30 degree water in February, I still remember how cold it felt! I swam across the river in February with my gear in a waterproof bag, to get over after spotting steam rising from hot springs that morning. A breath taking area, wild river, towering rock walls, smell of desert sage, and not another soul for miles. Falling asleep to the river that seemed to echo throughout the canyon only at night. Thanks for looking!+-+-+- #owyhee #desert #highdesert #river #photography #explore #outdoors #optoutside #clouds #sky #cliff #swim #universe #wildrivers #camping #pnw #mountain #publiclands #hike #wilderness #sunset #love #beautiful #photooftheday #nature #earth #scenic #canyon #relax #steffenwade (at Owyhee River Management) https://www.instagram.com/p/BosqeQzBVG4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=100es9owdylw3

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+-+-+-Full Moon In The Owyhee Canyonlands+-+-+- +-+-Message or Visit+-+- www.steffenwade.com Going back to a camping trip in February to the Owyhee River in South East Oregon. A breath taking area, wild river, towering rock walls, smell of desert sage, and not another soul for miles. I happened to be there during a full moon. This is taken looking across the canyon from where we set up camp, before the moon dipped below the ridge. Thanks for looking!+-+-+- #owyhee #desert #highdesert #stars #photography #explore #outdoors #optoutside #night #sky #astral #space #universe #galaxy #fullmoon #pnw #mountain #publiclands #hike #wilderness #astrophotography #love #beautiful #photooftheday #nature #earth #astrology #escape #moon #steffenwade (at Owyhee River) https://www.instagram.com/p/BokQ-QahEOQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rdz97vxghj1f