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No Willing Exit in an Autumn Forest

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Joys of an urban forest

A serene walk last October in the urban forest of Dishman Hills, Spokane, Washington.

An autumn forest is such a place that once entered, you never look for the exit. Mehmet Murat Ildan

I just love a photo challenge trifecta, don’t you?

Submitting the sublime Glow of the Dogwood trees for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge.

Join Becca over at her weekly feature Sunday Trees.

And it’s not too late to join the Halloween-themed One Word Photo Challenge “Forest” with Jennifer Nichole Wells.

Enjoy your day!

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40 responses to “No Willing Exit in an Autumn Forest”

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  2. cathleentownsend Avatar
    cathleentownsend

    Gorgeous pic, and a very appropriate quote. Thanks for sharing, Terri! 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Cathleen. I hope Autumn is still going strong where you are. We’ll be up in Foresthill area for Thanksgiving!

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      1. cathleentownsend Avatar
        cathleentownsend

        Plenty of fall color still. The black oaks and big leaf maples are still going strong–as long as another storm doesn’t come along and blow all the leaves down. 🙂

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  4. roseannmhampton Avatar
    roseannmhampton

    Such beautiful fall colors in your picture! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com

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  5. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Lovely choice Terri – and it would also be perfect for this week’s “rounded” challenge!!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Tina, I’ve got a Halloween-themed one for that today 🙂

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  6. kage2015 Avatar
    kage2015

    Being outside in the fall is one of our favorite places to be.

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  7. leannelc Avatar
    leannelc

    Beautiful photo Terri – I thought it was from professional photostock until I saw your name under it 🙂
    Leanne | http://www.crestingthehill.com.au

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Wow, thank you Leanne, how kind of you!

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  9. Tina Frisco Avatar
    Tina Frisco

    Beautiful, Terri. Your photography is stunning ❤

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Aw, thanks Tina!

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  10. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Beautiful photo! Fall is so lovely.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Michele!

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    dray0308

    Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.

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  12. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Wow, those autumn trees in Spokane outshine the beauty I’ve seen here in my own hometown in autumn. 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It was a gorgeous walk!

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      1. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        I know! 🙂

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  13. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
    LDG luciledegodoy

    I love autumn and this photo is gorgeous.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Lucile, Spokane put on a good show last fall!

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      1. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
        LDG luciledegodoy

        My pleasure, as always.

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  15. Traveling Shana Avatar
    Traveling Shana

    Your blog is lovely! This post reminds me of my trip last year through the Smoky Mountains. There are few things better than fall foliage. I followed your blog so I can stay up to date on your latest posts. Would you be willing to stop by mine to help support the start up of my new travel blog? It’s a work in process but I’m working to create a blog that focuses on traveling in our beautiful country ❤ TravelingShana.com

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  16. Sharon Bonin-Pratt Avatar
    Sharon Bonin-Pratt

    A place I’d love to travel to, and one that reminds me of childhood.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      We have family there and I love visiting. It certainly gets cold in the winter!

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  17. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Beautiful country landscape

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Carol!

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  18. Retirementallychallenged.com Avatar
    Retirementallychallenged.com

    I really envy those who get to experience the blazing colors of autumn leaves just outside their front door.

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  19. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Thank you so much for sharing these photo challenges with us, Terri! I greatly appreciate it!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They are a lot of fun!

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  20. fearlessinjesuschrist Avatar
    fearlessinjesuschrist

    Yes, I love the fall colors I have seen in all of my different locations!

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  21. Abrie Joubert Avatar
    Abrie Joubert

    Hope you manage to get out of the forest soon !

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I know! I didn’t bring a jacket! 😉

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  22. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Beautiful photo.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Cee ☺

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  23. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    A lovely photograph, Terri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie, it is so refreshing to walk through there.

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  24. Jodie Avatar
    Jodie

    Don’t you just love the different colors, and that windy road??
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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