Umpqua Barn

I sometimes think there isn't a barn in Douglas County Oregon that I haven't already photographed, but occasionally I find a new one. This one is near a little community called Umpqua.

The Spawning

I stopped by a river to get a shot of a sunset. I forgot the sunset when
I saw the Chinook Salmon spawning so close to shore. These Salmon always
return to their place of birth to spawn and this poor hen was banged up
from her trecherous journey from the Pacific Ocean to this spot 100 miles
up the Umpqua river in Douglas County Oregon. Chinook Salmon die after
they spawn. This graceful lady has finished her life's task. Her eggs
are buried in a gravel nest beneath her, the male has fertilized them
and gone his own way... and she is waiting to die.

I love the mosaic look caused by the water movement.

Formation

Heron On The Umpqua

Fall On The Umpqua

Fall Reflections

I hope everyone isn't sick of Fall photos yet because I found some awesome colors in gorgeous surroundings over the weekend. We're supposed to have heavy winds here tonight so this might be the last of the leaves still on the trees and bushes. I hope not. I haven't had my fill of Fall colors yet!