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Chris Clough
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Hopeful. 📷s. Former Jurno. Hiker. Skied off a cliff at Mount Baker by accident. Went back & did it again.

Advocate for #ForestFriday

Member of the East Coast Kin art collective.

Japan: 宮崎大学

📍 Olympia. Or on the water or in the mountains. Cheers.
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Chris Clough @chrisclougholy.bsky.social · Jun 9
Sea.
Sky.
Sailboat.

Good night.
Sleep tight.

#Olympia l #PugetSound
#Scape l #BlueSkyMonday
#JuneSea l #White l #PNW
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A sailboat is docked at a marina in downtown Olympia. There are power boats on each side. The sky and sea are vivid blue. The boats are white and reflect off the mirror-calm water. I want to sail away. ⛵
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November in the Pacific Northwest

After stormy day after stormy day, the sun shines at last.

#ForestFriday l #Olympia
#Scape l #Woods l #Fall
#Hike l #PNW l #Trees
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Sun shines on tall evergreen trees in the woods near Olympia.
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Noon in the Olympia woods.

Between Atmospheric Rivers & buckets upon buckets of rain.

#ForestFriday (On a Sunday)
#Stunday l #Scape l #Fall
#Hike l #PNW l #Trees
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Sun shines on tall evergreen trees in the woods near Olympia. Yellow leaves are among the fall foliage. Ferns line the forest floor.
November 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Rare October Sunshine

Blue skies made an appearance between Atmospheric River deluges in the Pacific Northwest.

Another Pineapple Express is headed our way for Halloween evening & the weekend. Oh Joy.

#ForestFriday l #Olympia
#Scape l #Woods l #Fall
#Hike l #PNW l #Trees
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Sun shines on tall evergreen trees in the woods near Olympia. Ferns line the forest floor.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Mister Big Stump

#ForestFriday l #Olympia
#Scape l #Woods l #Fall
#Hike l #PNW l #Stump
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A large, somewhat rotten stump in the woods near Olympia. Surrounded by tall evergreen trees and green forest foliage.
October 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Tomorrow is #ForestFriday

Those colorful fall forest leaves are just asking to be photographed.

See you in the woods.

Happy Trail. ✌️
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It's almost #ForestFriday

A weekly celebration of the outdoors & nature. 🌲🍂🍁🌲

We welcome you to post your forest-related photographs or artwork and repost your favorites from others using the hashtag #ForestFriday

#EastCoastKin #Forest #Hiking #Outdoors
The banner has an image of fall foliage, trees and bushes. The text says, "It is #ForestFriday. A weekly celebration of the outdoors & nature. If you are so inclined, post your forest-related photographs or artwork with the hashtag #ForestFriday. Happy trails my friends."
October 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Fall Sunshine

An evergreen tree in the woods near Olympia is bathed in sunshine.

The moss-covered branches seemingly want to reach out at touch you.

Happy Trails ✌️

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Scape l #Woods l #Tree
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
An evergreen tree with moss covered branches in the woods near Olympia. Surrounded with abundant green forest foliage. Blue skies to boot.
September 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Olympia at Noon

Feels like fall.
Looks like summer.

#PugetSound l #Ship
#TidesOutTuesday l #Water
#Scape l #Sea l #Sky l #PNW
#ColorADay l #BlueTue
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A view of Budd Inlet from the Olympia waterfront. The sea and sky are vibrant blue. Sailboats line the sides of the frame. A large blue and white timber transport ship is below the center of the photo.
September 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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September Summer

The PNW is wrapping up summer in fine fashion.

My morning hike started in the 40s for the first time in months.

Warmed up quite nicely.
Crystal clear blue skies.

Happy Trails ✌️

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Scape l #Woods l #Trees
#SensoryArt l #Weather
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Evergreen trees frame a photo from the woods near Olympia. There is still abundant green forest foliage. Blue skies to boot.
September 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Quinault Rainforest — A Photo Just For Fun

Feet & a fern on a log.

Happy trails, my friends.✌️

#Hike l #ForestFriday l #PNW
#Fern l #Woods l #Nature
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A green fern on a light brown log in the Quinault Rainforest. I'm wearing black hiking boots and tan pants.
September 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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A Familiar Friend

This tree is near the entrance to one of my favorite Olympia hikes.

I always feel like it is welcoming me to the day's trek.

Happy Trails ✌️

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Scape l #Woods l #Tree
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A large evergreen tree trunk surrounded by ferns along the forest floor and green foliage. From a hike in the woods near Olympia.
September 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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A Birthday Gift From Mother Nature — The Video Version

Ever seen a doe itch her nose? Click below and you will.

Cheers 🌲🦌✌️

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Birthday l #Deer l #Woods
#Scape l #Nature l #PNW
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
August 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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A Birthday Gift From Mother Nature

I made a new friend on my annual solo B-Day hike.

A very chill deer deep in the PNW woods. I've never had an encounter this up close. Made my day.

Cheers 🌲🦌✌️

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Birthday l #Deer l #Woods
#Scape l #Nature l #PNW
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A large doe stands in the woods near Olympia. Lush ferns line the forest floor. The deer is framed by moss-covered trees.
August 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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A Walk Through The Woods — Trees In Sunlight

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Scape l #Woods l #Trees
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Sunlight filters through tall evergreen trees in the woods near Olympia. Ferns line the forest floor. Blue skies are in the background.
August 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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My Morning Hike

A big-ass tree trunk.

And, a stump resembling something out of Pac-Man, about to swallow a deer ?!!?

#Olympia l #ForestFriday
#Scape l #Hike l #Tree l #Woods
#Wildlife l #Deer l #Nature
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A large evergreen tree trunk to the left A stump that appears to have an open mouth and is about to swallow a deer is in the center of the frame. A brown deer to the right. Deciduous trees and forest foliage are in the background. From a hike this weekend in the woods near Olympia.
August 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Accidental Minimalism

I have no earthly idea what I was attempting to photograph here

However, I kinda like the photo & it fits nicely with:

#BlueSkyMonday
#MinimalMonday

I was on a run during a super hot day in Olympia. Maybe I was just being loopy. ✌️

#Scape l #Sky
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Blue skies and white clouds above Olympia on a hot summer day. Small tree branches line the frame to the right.
July 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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For now, this week's "thanks in advance" post is a replay from last Thursday.

Apologies.

Too much to do.
Too little time.

Gotta Run 🌲✌️

#ForestFriday
chrisclougholy.bsky.social Chris Clough @chrisclougholy.bsky.social · Jul 10
Thank you in advance.
Part 17

A River Runs Through It

Tomorrow is #ForestFriday

I was thinking of my childhood, Mount Baker & the Nooksack River.

It put me in the mood for forest & water 📷s.

Here are two awesome & inspiring scenes by:

🔹 @johnbcaddell.bsky.social
🔹 @andreapeterson.bsky.social
Photo by John. His post: "for #ForestFriday, there's a very #scenic hike through the #trees along the 3 #waterfalls on the McCloud River in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. park at lower falls picnic area to hike to upper falls, then hike back. 4 miles r/t. here's Middle Falls from the trail. #nature #rivers #forests" No ALT text provided. Photo by Andrea. Her post: "Beautiful Lake Wenatchee, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington #ForestFriday #Trees #Nature #Cascades #PNW #Lakes #Rivers #Photography #SavePublicLand" Her ALT text: "A body of moving water surrounded by a forest of trees with a tree-covered mountain in the background "
July 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Quinault Rainforest

Thick Tree.
Deep Roots.

#Hike l #Forest l #PNW
#ThickTrunkTuesday l #Tree
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
The trunk of an evergreen tree in the Quinault Rainforest. Big tree roots are above ground. Ferns and green forest foliage surround the tree.
July 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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#smARTIST

Today's theme is #Tree

Well, here are three.

Olympia Triplets 🌲🌲🌲

#Foggy l #Forest l #PNW
#Hike l #Nature l #Outdoors
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Three trees stand tall in the woods near Olympia. Ferns line the forest floor on a foggy morning.
July 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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#BlueskyMonday
#MountainMonday
#ColorADay l #PinkMon

Pink & blue sunrise over the Cascades, with a cameo from Mount Rainier, to fulfill all my photo theme assignments for today! 😁

(Motivated by my always wonderful friend Alina @alinagrafik.bsky.social)

#Olympia l #Sunrise
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
The minutes before a May sunrise in Olympia. The Tree Where Crows Perch is in the middle. Mount Rainier is at the far right. The forest foothills of the Cascade Mountains line the rest of the horizon. The ski is hues of pink and blue.
July 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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#BlueSkyArtShow

Today's theme is #SummerDaze

A throwback to a Blue Angel jet performing above Seattle during SeaFair. The annual celebration of summer in the Pacific Northwest.

Mother Nature put on a show of her own with brilliant blue skies.

Breathtaking All Around

#City l #Scape
#EastCoastKin
A blue-sky day in Seattle. A yellow industrial crane. A sliver of the Emerald City skyline. A Blue Angel jet. Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. An arching, white contrail. A beautiful summer day on the Elliott Bay waterfront.
July 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Cloud Cover

#Olympia l #PugetSound l #PNW
#Scape l #Sea l #Sky l #Clouds
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Clouds over Budd Inlet. Bly sky on the horizon. The harbor is lined by two docks, boats and the downtown marina at low tide.
July 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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A Peace Tree ✌️

Quinault Rainforest

#Hike l #ForestFriday l #PNW
#OlympicMountains l #Scape
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear l #V
A large deciduous tree forms a V in the Quinault Rainforest. There are ferns along the forest floor. Evergreen trees and blue skies are in the background. From my annual Father's Day hike.
July 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Somehow tomorrow is Friday already.

Time truly flies by, my friends.

See y'all for #ForestFriday

Cheers 🌲
forestfriday.bsky.social Forest Friday @forestfriday.bsky.social · Jul 10
Happy Thursday

Tomorrow is #ForestFriday

So, grab your camera & join us for a wonderful day in the woods Then, share your work with the FF hashtag.

I am going to find some Sun and Trees and Water this weekend. I hope the same is true for all of my Bluesky friends.

Happy Trails ✌️
A poster that shares information about the hashtag Forest Friday. It reads: "A weekly celebration of the outdoors & nature. If you are so inclined, post your forest-related photographs or artwork with the hashtag #ForestFriday Happy trails, my friends ✌️"
July 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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An Urban Tree

(And, apparently, an impromptu towel rack.)

#Olympia l #Park l #Water
#Woodruff l #Summer l #Sun
#ThickTrunkTuesday l #Tree
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
A deciduous tree in Woodruff Park in west Olympia. A colorful towel is hanging off one of the branches. Families enjoying the children's water feature at the park are in the background.
July 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Olympia at Noon.

Low Tide.
Blue Sky.

#PugetSound l #BuddInlet
#TidesOutTuesday l #Sea
#RockinTuesday l #Shore
#ColorADay l #BlueTue
#EastCoastKin l #ArtYear
Budd Inlet on a crystal clear summer Tuesday. As seen from the Fourth Avenue Bridge in Olympia. The tide is rather low. Exposing sand & rocks in the water near the blue heron rookery to the left and the main body of Budd Inlet to the right. Abandoned train tracks and the Rainbow Bridge run through the inlet. The Port of Olympia lumber yard is in the background.
July 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM