A cold, crisp morning greeted me with the expectation of a few snow flurries.

After putting on some warm clothes, I threw on the daypack and grabbed the camera.

Besides city streets, I followed the Wildwood Trail, Marquam Trail and SW Urban Trail no. 6 for portions of the eight-mile outing.

Autumn is always thought of as a time of browns and muted colors. But thanks to the moderate climate in Portland, there were colorful roses, berries and fallen leaves to brighten the day.

A poignant scene at the Holocaust Memorial

Rose

Song Sparrow

Persimmons

Colorful berries

A skiff of fresh snow on the fallen leaves

Rose

Leaf-covered sidewalk

Maple Leaf

Sword Ferns lining the Wildwood Trail