Ecosystem

A white magnolia flower blooms on a branch against a blue sky in Portland, Oregon.
Evening light bathes snow-covered Cascade peaks surrounding Suttle Lake in Oregon's Jefferson County wilderness.
Dawn mist envelops the forested shores of Suttle Lake in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, creating a serene landscape of layered atmosphere and reflected light.
Rain creates mesmerizing patterns of ripples on a lake surface near Sisters, Oregon, during a gentle shower in the Cascade Range.
Morning fog envelops the Cascade Mountains surrounding Suttle Lake in Oregon's Jefferson County, creating an atmospheric scene of tranquil wilderness.
Morning mist envelops Suttle Lake in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, creating a dreamlike tableau of water, forest, and fog.
Cherry blossoms burst into full bloom at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland's historic Old Town district, creating a stunning display of spring's arrival along the Willamette River.