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Misako

@misakouroco.bsky.social

Avid hiker, depth voyager. Love PNW. Goofball. Haiku Poet, Author, Weekend Photographer. Asian American Voter #RESIST 💙🌊🐸 We carry lights in our tears, sorrow behind our smiles, and hold strength in our hearts. Blog: https://misakouroco.pika.page/

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Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2d ago

A mushroom fashion show 🍄 The left one is showing off its gills, the right one is flaunting its frilly annulus, and the little one in the middle is bowing, each showing off its own charm. Looking good, guys! 😆 #PNW #mushrooms #Autumn #NaturePhotography #mobilephotography #FallColors

A close, ground-level view of three mushrooms growing among fallen autumn leaves and pine needles beside a road. The largest is on the right: it has a broad red-orange cap dotted with irregular white patches, a thick white stem, and a ragged ring beneath the cap. A smaller orange mushroom grows near the center, and a taller mushroom on the left is seen mostly from below, showing pale gills and a white stem. Brown leaves, twigs, stones, and patches of soil cover the ground; a strip of grass and the road are visible in the background.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3d ago

Slid out in the hush between rains. As I leaned into the trail, the forest opened its arms. The air was so wet it felt like drinking the woods 🍁🍂 Take care, friends. Have a lovely weekend 🥰 #PNW #hiking #mobilePhotography #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn

A small woodland stream winds through a dense Pacific Northwest forest in late autumn. In the lower left portion of the scene, a rustic wooden footbridge crosses the water, connected to a short set of wooden steps leading down to a narrow dirt path. The stream curves gently from the center of the image toward the lower right, its pale blue-gray water contrasting with the surrounding greens and browns.

Tall evergreen trees fill most of the background, their trunks rising vertically and creating a layered forest canopy. Among the dark green conifers, scattered deciduous trees display yellow and golden autumn leaves, adding bright highlights throughout the scene. Ferns, moss, and low vegetation cover the forest floor, which appears damp from recent rainfall. A large fern spreads its fronds in the foreground near the bottom edge of the image.

The light is soft and muted, consistent with an overcast day. Wet foliage and darkened tree trunks suggest recent rain, while the flowing creek and fresh autumn colors create a quiet, sheltered atmosphere. No people or wildlife are visible.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 6d ago

The water wears the sky like a borrowed dream.✨ I'm grateful, relieved, hopeful… letting myself savor each. Take care, friends 🤍💝💙🤝 #PNW #NaturePhotography #MobilePhotography #Morning

A calm early-morning lakeside scene under a dramatic sky. A dark tree-lined shoreline stretches across the horizon, separating the water from a vast expanse of clouds above. Soft bands of pale peach, cream, and light gold spread across the center of the sky, while deeper blue and slate-gray clouds drift overhead in irregular shapes. Some clouds appear heavy and textured, contrasting with the smooth, sweeping cloud formations beneath them.
The lake is almost perfectly still, creating a mirror-like reflection of the sky and clouds. The reflected colors blend across the water's surface, with muted blues and warm cream tones rippling slightly near the foreground. The horizon line is crisp and dark, emphasizing the symmetry between sky and water. At the very bottom edge of the image, a narrow strip of dark shoreline frames the scene. The overall effect is serene and expansive, capturing the quiet light and soft colors of dawn before sunrise fully brightens the landscape.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · last wk.

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Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2w ago

Oh yay, I found a four-leaf clover! I'm following Leave No Trace principles, so I don't pick it. It's still there, doing four-leaf-clover things 🍀 I carried the joy with me, sharing the photo with you 😍 . Have a wonderful weekend, friends 🫶🍀

Close-up photograph of a four-leaf clover growing among damp woodland ground cover. Near the center of the image, a bright green clover displays four evenly spaced leaflets with finely serrated edges, standing out from neighboring three-leaf clovers surrounding it. The clover emerges from dark, moist soil mixed with small wood chips, twigs, pine needles, and scattered blades of thin grass. Above the clover, a large fallen oak leaf in shades of copper, rust, and brown glistens with moisture, creating a warm contrast against the fresh green foliage. Small pebbles and bits of organic debris are visible throughout the forest floor. The composition draws the eye to the rare four-leaf clover nestled quietly among ordinary clover plants, like a hidden lucky find between the rains.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2w ago

For one golden moment, the leaves blaze. Breath caught, I watch what cannot be held. Some things are beautiful not despite their ending, but through it. Take care, friends 🍂🍁🫶 #PNW

Looking straight upward from the forest floor, the camera captures a canopy of deciduous trees glowing with brilliant golden-yellow autumn leaves. Thick, moss-covered branches stretch across the frame in multiple directions, creating a web-like pattern overhead. Sunlight filters through the leaves, producing bright patches of gold and yellow against glimpses of clear blue sky. A tall tree trunk rises from the lower center of the image, its bark covered in green moss, while darker evergreen trees fill portions of the background. The overlapping branches and foliage form a dense ceiling of color, with the warm yellow leaves contrasting against the deep greens of the conifers and the blue sky peeking through. The perspective emphasizes the height of the forest and creates a feeling of standing beneath a radiant autumn canopy.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3w ago

Sometimes, it feels like the only thing I can do is look up. And there, ah, so much beauty. Thank you, trees. Take care, friends 🍁🍂🤝🥰 #mobilephotograph #PNW #trees

Looking upward from the forest floor into a canopy of autumn leaves. Broad maple leaves in shades of scarlet red, orange, gold, and fresh green spread across the frame, their colors blending between seasons. Sunlight filters through the foliage, illuminating the leaves from behind and highlighting their translucent veins. Dark, slender branches weave diagonally through the image, creating a natural lattice overhead.

Several tall evergreen trunks rise vertically in the background, their deep green needles contrasting with the warm autumn colors of the maples. Patches of clear blue sky appear between the leaves, forming irregular windows of bright color throughout the canopy. In the lower left foreground, a tree trunk covered with moss extends upward into the scene. The composition creates the feeling of standing beneath colorful woodland trees on a clear fall day, gazing upward through layers of leaves glowing in the sun.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 4w ago

Robed in rust and gold, the tree takes a unhurried curtain call. Take care, everyone 🍵 #Photography #MobilePhotography

A tall deciduous tree dominates the center of the image, captured in mid‑autumn at the peak of its color change. Its leaves form a vivid vertical gradient: near the lower branches the foliage is bright, almost lemon‑yellow, gradually shifting upward into richer orange tones and finally into deep, rusty red at the crown. The tree’s trunk is mostly obscured by the dense leaves, but glimpses of gray‑brown bark are visible between branches. Surrounding this central tree are other trees whose leaves remain mostly green, creating a strong contrast between the fiery autumn colors and the lingering summer foliage. In the background, partially hidden by the trees, are low buildings with neutral‑colored walls and windows, suggesting a park, campus, or residential area. The sky is pale and overcast, giving the scene soft, diffuse light that makes the colors of the autumn tree appear saturated and almost glowing against the more subdued surroundings.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · last mo.

Amber light trembles on the autumn breeze. Such beauty, the kind that aches because it is passing, even as we stand beneath it. Above, the blue sky keeps its quiet watch. The air feels chillier. Take care, everyone 🍵🍂🥰 #pnw #fall #mobilephotography

A canopy of autumn leaves fills the frame, seen from below as if the viewer is standing under the tree and looking up. Branches stretch diagonally across the image, supporting clusters of leaves in different stages of seasonal change. Some still green, others turning bright yellow, and many a rich, deep orange. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating patches of warm glow that make some leaves appear almost translucent, while others are in gentle shadow. Between the branches and leaves, glimpses of clear blue sky peek through, adding cool contrast to the warm autumn colors. The overall mood is peaceful and immersive, emphasizing the beauty of fall as the tree’s canopy transitions from summer green to vivid, fiery tones.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · last mo.

The stream hums low, leaves rustle, and the forest eases into its next season. May we protect places like this—unbuilt, unsold, and alive with their own pulse. Take care, friends 🤝💖 #PNW #nature #hiking #mobilephotography

A narrow forest stream winds through a dense, mossy woodland, framed by layers of deep green foliage. Dark, wet rocks break the surface of the clear water, creating small ripples and gentle movement as the stream flows from the background toward the foreground. The forest floor is carpeted with thick, bright green moss and low plants, giving the ground a soft, almost glowing texture. On both sides of the stream, tall trees rise with sturdy trunks and wide branches, many of them draped in moss. Their leaves range from rich summer green to hints of yellow, suggesting the very beginning of autumn. Sunlight filters softly through the canopy, creating dappled patches of light and shadow on the water, rocks, and moss. The overall mood is quiet and serene, as if this is a secluded, untouched part of the forest where the ecosystem feels balanced and alive.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · last mo.

"The flow of the river is ceaseless, and yet the water is never the same." Kamo no Chōmei, in Hōjōki, 1212 (during the early Kamakura period- the rising Samurai era). Here on the Dosewallips, autumn light bows to the passing water. Enjoy your weekend, everyone 🥰 #PNW #mobilephotography #river

A clear, shallow forest stream flows diagonally across the image from the lower left toward the upper right. The water is transparent, allowing the viewer to see smooth rocks and small pebbles scattered along the streambed. Several larger stones rise above the surface, some covered in soft, green moss that hints at long‑standing moisture and shade. The stream is bordered by uneven, rocky edges and patches of earth, creating a natural, unmanicured shoreline.

On both sides of the water, tall trees form a dense woodland. Their trunks are mostly straight and vertical, with branches extending outward and upward. The leaves range from bright green to warm yellow, suggesting early autumn when some foliage has begun to change color but the canopy is still largely full. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow across the forest floor and the surface of the stream. Reflections of the trees and sky shimmer faintly in the water, adding a subtle, mirrored layer to the scene.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This is my favorite big leaf maple, the proud queen of the woods. She still wears her fresh green, with a hint of yellow beginning to whisper. She’s lost her great limb on the south side, a wound that changed her shape but not her presence. Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!😍 #MobilePhotography

A towering, mature tree fills the frame, seen from directly below as if the viewer is standing at its base and looking up into the canopy. Thick, twisting branches radiate outward in all directions, covered in soft, velvety moss that clings to the bark and emphasizes the tree’s age and the dampness of the forest. The bark itself is deeply textured, with ridges and grooves that catch the light in places and disappear into shadow in others, giving the trunk and limbs a rugged, weathered appearance.

Above, a dense canopy of bright green and some tiny patches of yellow leaves overlaps and interweaves, forming an almost continuous ceiling of foliage. The light softens the scene and hint at a clear sky beyond. The left big branch is broken.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

¡Viva México! This was from my trip to Mazatlán, a few years back. It was early morning: the girls were practicing their moves, helping one another with their dresses for the Desfile Cívico-Militar💃 As a traveler passing by, I wished them well — and I was welcomed with such warmth in return💖🤝

A small group of young women stands together on a street in the morning light, dressed in vibrant traditional Mexican folklórico attire: long, full length dress decorated with bright ribbons in colors like red, yellow, blue, and green, the fabric gathered in wide arcs that suggest movement. The women appear relaxed, chatting.
Behind them, palm trees line the street, and a few street signs are visible. The morning sky is warm and soft, casting gentle light across the scene. The group stands near a curb. The overall atmosphere feels calm, communal, and celebratory.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A natural doorway into the gentler season: autumn, just beyond the vine maple’s embrace. Take care, friends 🤝 #PNW #Photography #MobilePhotography #Hiking #Stunday

A mossy forest with mixed foliage. In the foreground, a small deciduous tree leans slightly to the left, its thin branches draped in soft, green moss. The leaves are mostly green but mottled with patches of warm orange and yellow, showing the early shift into autumn. Behind it rise tall, dark evergreen trees, their trunks straight and vertical, forming a dense backdrop that makes the smaller tree stand out. The lower branches are shaded, giving the scene a cool, damp feeling of a temperate rainforest. The sky through trees is light grey with some blue patches.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Where the fjord still churns and the clouds still brood, the light fights back twice: a double rainbow. A double dose of hope insists on going brighter than the weather. 🌈🌦️ Wishing you well, wherever you are ✨🥰 #MobilePhotography #Rainbow

A wide lakeshore scene with a double rainbow after rain. In the foreground, small rounded pebbles and stones form a gently sloping beach, some dark and wet, others lighter and dry, where small waves lap softly against the shore. The lake stretches across the middle of the image, its surface rippled and slightly textured, reflecting muted tones of gray-blue from the overcast sky. On the left side, a low, forested hill rises from the water, covered in dense, dark green trees that create a natural boundary along the shoreline. Farther back, across the lake, faint landforms and distant hills appear in soft, hazy silhouettes, suggesting depth and distance. Above the water, the sky is mostly cloudy, with thick gray and white clouds that look recently rain-soaked. Cutting through the clouds are two distinct rainbows: the primary rainbow is bright and vivid, with clearly visible bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet arching from one side of the scene to the other; the secondary rainbow is fainter, slightly higher, and more diffuse, echoing the first in a softer, less saturated arc. The overall mood feels calm and contemplative, capturing the quiet moment after a storm when the light breaks through and the double rainbow hangs over the lake and hills.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A quiet wish from the rippling water. May the hours feel gentle, the light a little softer, and the world just spacious enough for those of us carrying tired hearts. Have a lovely weekend, wherever you are 🤍🌐🥰

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The mossy bridge stretches, the forest awaits. Wishing you a weekend as kind as this bridge crossing the water to a land of gentle giants. 🌲🌲✨ #ForestFriday #PNW

A fallen tree trunk has been turned into a narrow footbridge over a shallow stream in a dense forest. The trunk’s surface is uneven, with reddish bark and patches of green moss, and a simple wooden handrail runs along one side. Ferns, leafy plants, and tall trees with thick canopy surround the bridge, creating a shaded, tranquil woodland scene.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Aaaa! I see lunar eclipse happening (partially)! My phone couldn't take a good photo, but if the sky's clear, you can see it 😍 Good luck, everyone! Aug 27 2026, it's 8:20 pm PDT To check your time zone: www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/luna...

Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27–28, 2026 – Where and When to See

Partial lunar eclipse on August 27–28, 2026: Where and when is the Moon eclipse visible and what will it look like? Visibility map, animation, and local times.

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Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026! Find out when it's happening in your area at: www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/luna... www.thesuntoday.org/eclipses/lun...

Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse - August 28, 2026 - The Sun Today with Dr. C. Alex Young

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Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Took a small break by the water 💙 Phew! Take care, everyone ✨ #PNW

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The trees rise and the light softens, and for a moment the world feels unhurried. As a breeze flatters the leaves, heaviness drifts away. A small bit of forest calm: Forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku in Japanese. Take care, everyone 🙏✨

A view looking straight up from the forest floor, framed by tall, closely spaced trees rising toward the sky. Their trunks stretch vertically, some moth-covered, with branches reaching out and almost interlacing overhead. The canopy is dense with late summer-green leaves that filter the sunlight, creating a soft, dappled pattern of brightness and shadow across the foliage and trunks. Patches of sky peek through the openings between branches, giving a sense of height and quiet spaciousness. The overall feeling is of standing in a shaded woodland while light glows gently through the leaves above.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

My nasturtiums are growing wonderfully on their own. I noticed a hummingbird tap every flower before sipping, like knocking on the door. Bumblebees also love those, so perhaps... "Hello?" "Anybody here?"🥰 Nectar is for the pollinators; I’ll take the seeds to make the peppery "capers"😋 #bloomscroll

Close-up view of a hanging cluster of nasturtium flowers and a small hummingbird feeder in an outdoor garden. In the foreground, several round, overlapping blossoms in shades of bright orange and warm yellow fill most of the frame. Each flower has a deep red center and soft, slightly ruffled petals, creating a layered, almost lantern-like effect. The flowers are attached to thin green stems and trailing vines that curve gently downward, suggesting the plant is growing from a nearby ledge.
Nestled among the flowers on the right side of the image is a small, red plastic hummingbird feeder. The feeder is cylindrical with a rounded top and bottom, and it hangs from a thin string. The lower portion is transparent, showing clear liquid inside, while the top and base are solid red, echoing the red tones in the flower centers. The feeder appears clean and recently filled, positioned at a height that would be easy for hummingbirds to access.
In the background, out of focus, are layers of green foliage and tree branches, suggesting a lush garden or wooded yard. The light is soft and natural, with no harsh shadows, giving the scene a calm, inviting feeling. Overall, the image emphasizes a colorful, nectar-rich environment designed to attract hummingbirds, combining natural blossoms with a human-made feeder.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For sky watcher friends ✨😎 ☄️ Perseid Meteor Shower Peak: Mornings of August 12 & 13 (with new moon) earthsky.org/astronomy-es... 😎 Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026: visible from parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain: earthsky.org/astronomy-es...

Perseid meteor shower 2026: It’s time to watch

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Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

My latest "Tonight, Let It Rain: Ten Stories from Tokyo for When the World Feels Heavy" is finally here! Bluesky Social wasn't even available for us when I started working on this: it's been a long road ✨ For my friends here, I made a sample read PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/1bi5P... 💙🌧️

An open cardboard shipping box, photographed from above at an angle, holding author copies of the paperback Tonight, Let It Rain. Crumpled brown kraft paper is pushed to one side. Five or six copies are fanned out, some face-up and some standing on their spines. The cover is a deep indigo watercolor wash that pools dark at the top and lightens toward the bottom, flecked with small pale specks like rain or distant stars. The title is set in white script: Tonight, Let It Rain. Beneath it in smaller letters: Ten Stories from Tokyo for When the World Feels Heavy. The spines read YOKE. Warm daylight falls across the box.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A rounded hummingbird loves my fuchsia basket so much, and today I finally understand why. This hummer is missing legs. Up in the sky, it's completely boundless. Down here, these flowered branches are its safe pedestal. I’ll be keeping this pot extra bushy for our resilient little friend 🌸✨

A dense, hanging basket overflowing with fuchsia flowers and small green leaves. The blooms feature bright magenta outer sepals and ruffled, pastel-pink to lavender inner petals, with long, delicate stamens hanging down. Numerous unopened buds are scattered throughout the foliage, and a light-colored wooden deck is visible in the upper right background.

Greg Halling @ghalling.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A free article from yakimaherald.com.

Vegetation fire prompts evacuation orders in Union Gap

Both sides of Red Sky Drive south of McCullough Road are under a level 3 “go now” evacuation due to a vegetation fire, according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management.

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Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Between the Pacific Ocean and the dark lava rock shore, two anglers stood, held together — by the island, by the sea, and by each other. That's Ohana, a family. And the island, so generous it made room for me, a stranger's full heart in the trade winds. A memory from Oahu ✨🏝️ #ColorADay #BlueTue

A man stands on a dark, rugged rocky shoreline, fishing with a rod. He wears a black short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts, and is facing the ocean with his back partially turned toward the viewer. Almost overwrapping to him is a young boy wearing a bright yellow shirt, holding his fishing pole, standing to the man closely. The sea before them is vast and choppy, its deep blue waters stretching to the horizon under a sky. Waves roll in forcefully, breaking into white foam at the edge of the rocks. In the left foreground, lush green foliage, coastal bushes frames the scene, while a small patch of light-colored sand is visible on the right side of the shore.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The clouds are rolling in. The inlet starts stirring to greet the passing rain. Soft, steady, much-needed, however brief. Wishing you all a gentle pause. Take care, friends 🙏🌦️ #PNW #Mobilephotography

A vertical, atmospheric landscape photograph capturing a wide, windswept body of water surrounded by forested ridges under a dark, storm-filled sky:
Dark, dramatic storm clouds in heavy shades of charcoal and slate gray fill the top two-thirds of the frame. A bright, narrow band of pale gray light glows softly along the distant horizon where the sky meets the water.
Choppy, deep teal-green water spans the center of the image, rippling with small whitecaps. Near the bottom foreground, the water turns lighter and clearer over the shore.
In the bottom left foreground, a narrow strip of tan, pebbly shore meets the water. Rising on the left is a steep ridge covered in dense evergreen trees. In the far distance, low dark-blue mountain silhouettes trace the horizon.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Layer upon layer of quiet, uniting blue: a sea of mountains stretching out to the Pacific Ocean, under the soft blue sky.💙 #PNW #ColorADay #BlueTue

A vertical photograph looking out over multiple layered mountain ridges under a bright, pale blue sky. The foreground and midground mountains are covered in dense dark evergreen foliage, showing textured, jagged peaks. As the mountain ranges stretch toward the distant horizon, atmospheric haze creates a monochrome gradient, shifting the deep navy-blue ridges of the foreground into softer slate blue, indigo, and finally pale cyan ridges in the far distance. The horizon line is high in the frame, bathed in smooth, bright daylight.

Misako @misakouroco.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The rustling evergreens behind me and cresting waves sang in unison. I felt at home where two worlds meet, in the in-between. There are times when belonging is not a destination, but a point along the journey ⛰️🥾🌊 Take care, everyone 💙 #BlueskyMonday #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #PNW

A vertical landscape shot of a coastal shoreline under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds on the right. The foreground features a dark, sloped beach composed of small pebbles, gravel, and crushed white seashells that form soft, parallel white lines along the shore. Small, cresting waves with white foam gently lap against the dark beach. The water shifts from a deep navy blue near the shore to a brilliant teal and turquoise further out, where the wind creates tiny whitecaps across the surface. In the background, a long, continuous ridge covered in a dense, dark green evergreen forest stretches across the horizon under the morning light.