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rozoneill: The hike started with a walk across the reservoir's dam
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rozoneill: A day halfway between sunny and cloudy
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rozoneill: Looking down the length of Cooper Creek Reservoir
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rozoneill: The lake was always visible from the trail
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rozoneill: The water was a bit on the muddy side still
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rozoneill: Upside down and turned around
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rozoneill: As glassy as the eyes of a stunned boxer
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rozoneill: The morning quiet
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rozoneill: Trail through the surrounding forest
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rozoneill: The lake is surrounded by a young forest
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rozoneill: A bridge spans a creek emptying into the lake
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rozoneill: I know it's not autumn but I'm turning red anyway!
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rozoneill: A slight breeze ruffles up the water
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rozoneill: The texture of wind on water
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rozoneill: A faint sun lights up an Oregon grape frond
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rozoneill: These two were training for their PCT trek
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rozoneill: Glad to report no hikers fell on this slippery trail
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rozoneill: The path enters a tunnel of twigs
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rozoneill: A small creek runs under a footbridge
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rozoneill: Eager to contribute to the larger lake
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rozoneill: Snow queen, only too eager to usher in spring
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rozoneill: Some of that lake scenery as we hiked
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rozoneill: Lane demonstrates the proper technique
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rozoneill: C'mon in, the water's nice and green!
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rozoneill: Faint shadows cast upon the water
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rozoneill: Muddy water in a narrow arm of the lake
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rozoneill: Where muddy lake and even muddier creek collide
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rozoneill: Trees gather for a meeting
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rozoneill: Cooper Creek Reservoir, in all its peaceful glory
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rozoneill: The lightly ruffled surface of the lake