“Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her whispering pines. ”
― Colleen Houck
“Oregonians don’t tan. They rust.” ― Unknown
I have now lived in Oregon for a year. The most ordinary things at hand here are extraordinarily beautiful: raindrops, rock, wood, plants, the ocean.
scillagrace 
Beautiful images .love that shell ..crab? On the sand ..but I have been to Oregon.
Thanks! Yep, it’s a crab claw.
love your images and the quote about rusting in Oregon was so funny
Thanks! Although, it’s not as rainy as it should be these days…
Great post Priscilla! Nice macros.
Thanks, Anne!
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Claw, fern, stone, pebbles. Beautiful things you have there, even if they are common. A lovely viewpoint on the challenge. I haven’t seen Oregon, but if these are the common things you find, then it must be a wonderful place.
Thanks, and thanks for hosting! You should see Oregon, if you ever get the chance. Truly beautiful, in so many ways.
Oregon is indeed a beautiful place Priscilla, and I am so glad to see you enjoying it there. It has been an odd year or two but for photographers the empty landscapes present so many wonderful opportunities as you’ve clearly shown. Ordinary? No such thing!!!
So right!
My favorite image is that of the droplets on the leaf. Well focused.
Mine, too. That’s why I put it at the top! 😉
I especially like the drops and the fern.
janet
Thanks!
Beautiful! I love the rust quote. 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Beautiful examples of the extraordinary that we sometimes overlook. I love your perspective in the raindrops shot.
Thanks, Patti!
Loved it…thanks! Aunt Sandy
❤ Thank you! ❤