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Graham Holmes

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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Shot this on Last Dollar Road last month. Peak aspens, quiet air, and two donkeys who wandered in like they owned the place. They couldn’t care less about the view, but I did. Colorado in the fall just hits different.
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Shot these aspens near Telluride after chasing color all morning. The whole grove lit up at once — classic Colorado fall. What I love about aspens is they’re usually one connected organism, so when they turn, they turn together. A whole hillside breathing in gold.
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
First time shooting the hills above Telluride and wow… Colorado fall colors hit different. I pulled off the road and the whole valley was glowing—reds, yellows, oranges, and fresh snow on the peaks. Waited out the clouds and caught the light when it finally broke. Colorado didn’t hold back.
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
From above, the Aspens spill down toward Ophir Pass in waves of gold and green. I haven’t driven it yet, but after seeing it from this view, I know I will. #ophirpass #coloradofall #dronephotography #sanjuanmountains #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
The aspens near Telluride twist and bend as if alive—each one shaped by time and weather. I stood quietly for a while before taking the shot, just listening to the soft rustle of leaves in a sea of gold. #Telluride #Colorado #FallColors #LandscapePhotography #CanonUSA
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Second time on Hunts Mesa, and it still gave me chills. 🌄 High above Monument Valley, the land glows gold at sunset. Our Navajo guide Ty shared stories that made the desert come alive. No matter how many times I return, this view always moves me. #huntsmesa #monumentvalley #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
We planned to camp beneath Superstition Mountain on our way back from shooting fall colors in Colorado — and timed it just right as the moon rose behind the cliffs. The desert light, the quiet air, and that glow on the cholla made the night feel almost otherworldly. 🌙
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
The storm rolled out just long enough for the San Juans to shine — snow-capped peaks, golden aspens, and that perfect post-storm light spilling across Last Dollar Road. Colorado, you really do know how to put on a show. 🍂❄️ #canonusa #onxoffroad #colorado #landscapephotography #sanjuanmountains
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
There’s just something about Aspen trees in fall — the glow, the stillness, the sound of the leaves whispering in the wind. 🍂 Shot this near Telluride last week, and honestly, I could wander through these golden groves forever. #canonusa #telluride #fallcolors #aspentrees #landscapephotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Flew the drone over Ophir Pass between Telluride and Ouray this fall — golden aspens, crisp air, and those rugged San Juan peaks. 🍂 Colorado never misses in autumn. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #Colorado #dronephotography #fallcolors #Telluride #Ouray #SanJuanMountains
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Cold winds, golden aspens, and the ghost of history at Yankee Girl Mine above Ouray. Snow dusted the peaks as I framed the shot — a reminder that beauty and grit often share the same road. 🍂❄️ #OTGLIFE #onxoffroad #canonusa #coloradophotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Above Telluride, the mountains were a riot of color—golden aspens, fiery oaks, and a touch of snow on the peaks. I waited for the light to sweep the valley and land just right. Fall in Colorado never misses. 🍂 #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #colorado #landscapephotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Telluride dressed in gold, and these two horses stole the show. 🍂 Sometimes it’s not the sweeping vistas, but the quiet moments that stay with you. #Colorado #fallcolors #otglife #canonusa
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
There’s something magical about these aspens in Colorado — each one twisted by years of wind, snow, and mountain life. Standing in a sea of gold felt like walking through a living painting. 🍂 #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #coloradoaspens #fallcolors #landscapephotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Fall along Colorado’s Last Dollar Highway—golden aspens glowing under moody skies, the scent of crisp air and pine. Sometimes it’s not about the destination, but the stillness you find along the way. 🍂 #OTGLIFE #Colorado #FallColors #CanonUSA
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
A rainbow appeared just as the light broke through the aspens along the Last Dollar Highway last week. 🌈🍂 Moments like this remind me why I chase the changing seasons—where storm meets sun and the mountains hold their breath. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Dirt roads, golden aspens, and the first flakes of snow—Colorado showing off. ❄️ The Yankee Girl Mine stands proud against the peaks, a reminder of how wild and beautiful these mountains remain. #OTGLIFE #coloradomountains #fallcolors
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
San Clemente pier last week—clouds stacked heavy, the sun carving golden rays through the gaps, and the sand catching every reflection. Nights like these remind me why I keep coming back with camera in hand. 🌅✨ #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sanclementepier
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Last weekend in the White Mountains, I launched the drone into a storm rolling across the range. 🌩️ From above, the scale was staggering—clouds stacking, rain sweeping, the desert alive. Would you watch it roll through or head for cover? #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
The White Mountains delivered—dusty tracks, quiet solitude, and then a sky that set itself ablaze in pinks, oranges, and violets. 🌄 These are the road-less-traveled rewards. ✨ #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sunsetmagic
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Quiet camp vibes with Charlie turned wild in the White Mountains when the sky lit up with mammatus clouds and storm fire. ⛈️ Nights like this are why I chase the unpredictable. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #stormchasers
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Camping in the White Mountains when the sky turned black and a storm rolled in. Clouds boiled above me, glowing with fiery light—an unpredictable show only nature could create. Nights like these are why I chase the wild. 🌌 #OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
High in the White Mountains, the ancient Bristlecones endure—scarred, twisted, but timeless. Photographing this weathered trunk felt like reading Earth’s memory etched in wood. 🌲✨ #bristleconepine #landscapephotography #OTGLIFE #canonusa
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
🍁 Counting down the days until the trails turn gold. Charlie’s ready. 🚙✨ #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #FallColors
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Running into the weekend like this 🌊☀️ Golden hour, bare feet, and endless ocean vibes. #RunningIntoTheWeekend #OTGLIFE
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Happy #NationalPhotographyDay! 📸 From snowy Yosemite peaks to Oregon’s coast, desert canyons, and Hawaii’s waterfalls—every image tells a story. Photography is my way of pausing to see the beauty around us. Where has photography taken you lately?
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Wandered DC and found myself at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building—red brick towers, leafy paths, and a touch of history in the air. A quiet pause in the middle of the Mall, where past and present meet.
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
A still January morning in Yosemite — fresh snow, mist drifting through pines, and El Capitan towering above. At 3,000+ feet, it’s the largest granite face in the world, and today it felt like nature’s cathedral. ❄️🏔️ #ElCapitan #Yosemite #WinterMagic #LandscapePhotography #CanonUSA #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Morning in the Alabama Hills. Rugged boulders at my back, Mt. Whitney in the distance, and the Sierra Nevada glowing in the first light. Just me, my Tacoma, and the quiet.
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Shot this on a hot summer day in D.C. — the U.S. Capitol, standing tall since 1800, still commands attention. That dome? Finished during the Civil War. A quiet moment in a place where history never stops unfolding. #USCapitol #CanonUSA #OTGLIFE #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I came to Mount Vernon thinking about Washington and the past. I didn’t expect to be pulled into the present by a cascade of bright pink Crape Myrtle blooms. They weren’t here in his day, but they belong here now—thriving, bold, and quietly rewriting the garden’s story. #MountVernon #CanonUSA
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Caught this fiery sunset reflection in… a puddle. Yep. A tiny, quiet puddle perfectly mirrored the neon Ferris wheel and the glowing sky. Just another reminder that beauty’s often hiding in plain sight if you take the time to look. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #sunsetreflections #landscapephotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
On the dusty trail back from Hunts Mesa, this vibrant claret cup cactus was like a firework in the sand. Amid the dry wood and silence, it reminded me: even the desert knows how to bloom. 🌵🔥 #OTGLIFE #onxoffroad #canonusa #desertblooms #cactuslove #huntsmesa #landscapephotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
The sky was quiet. The sea even quieter. I watched a single bird fly through the last of the light—and for once, I didn’t reach for a caption. Just a deep breath, and a quiet thank you. #SanClementeSunset #OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad #SeasideStillness #SunsetGlow
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The desert has a way of grounding you. No noise. No rush. Just stone, light, and time. The Superstitions caught the golden hour like they’d been waiting for it all year. I stood there—still—just long enough to remember what quiet feels like. #SuperstitionMountains #SonoranDesert
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The trail opened to a wash of gold, as if autumn poured herself out just for me. No crowds. No noise. Just the hush of the aspens, the crisp breath of October, and that deep sense of belonging. The Eastern Sierra always finds a way to quiet the world. #EasternSierra #FallColors #mountainmagic
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
The sun slipped behind the San Clemente Pier and lit up the shoreline like fire on water. One of those moments where you just stop and take it all in. Grateful for evenings like this. 🌅 #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #sunsetvibes #sanClemente #landscapephotography #sunsetsky
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Caught this golden moment near North Lake in the Eastern Sierra. The aspens were on fire with color, the water was like glass, and the sky delivered that perfect pop of blue. One of those autumn days that makes the long drives totally worth it. 🍁🏞️ #EasternSierra #FallColor #NorthLake #Aspens
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Shot this lonely yucca standing proud in the white dunes of New Mexico as the sun dipped below the horizon. The pastel light, soft textures, and silence made this a moment I won’t forget. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #whitesands #desertscape #newmexico
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
The same dunes, just hours apart—proof that light changes everything. Check my last post to see this spot earlier in the day. Now? It’s glowing, alive, and full of mood. That golden hour magic never gets old. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #DeathValley #GoldenHour
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Even in the harshest desert, life thrives. 🌵 These resilient plants at White Sands dig deep and stand tall against wind, heat, and shifting dunes. Nature's quiet strength is always inspiring. 📍 White Sands, NM #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #WhiteSands
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Evening light brushed across the dunes at White Sands, casting soft pastel tones against the hazy San Andres Mountains. A quiet moment that felt otherworldly. 📍White Sands NP | #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
A lone yucca holding its ground in a sea of white sand and silence. White Sands always reminds me—there’s power in simplicity. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #WhiteSands #landscapephotography #GrahamHolmesPhotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Pastel skies over rippled dunes—White Sands served up pure magic at sunset. The quiet, the color, the texture… unreal. Felt like I was walking through a dream. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #WhiteSands #landscapephotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The silence of White Sands is something else. Just me, the dunes, and the soft evening light stretching forever. That little silhouette? A perfect reminder of how small we are in landscapes like this. Captured in 2023. #OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #WhiteSands #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Shot this at White Sands National Park in 2023. Endless dunes, soft light, and total silence—like walking through a dream made of gypsum. One of the most surreal landscapes I’ve photographed. #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #WhiteSands #LandscapePhotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Spotted this claret cup cactus bursting with color on the way down from Hunts Mesa. Nestled in the red sand and old twisted roots, it was the kind of desert magic you only notice when you slow down. Anyone else obsessed with these blooms? 🌵🔥 #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Woke up to this unreal sunrise at Lone Rock Beach—pure calm, blazing sky, and two ducks gliding through the reflections. Can you spot them? #LoneRockBeach #LakePowell #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad #ChasingLight #SunriseVibes #LandscapePhotography
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Set up my tripod low to the ground at White Pocket to frame this lone tree standing strong in a sea of stone. The curves in the rock lead straight to it—nature’s perfect composition. Moments like this remind me why I chase the wild with my camera. 📍 White Pocket, AZ #OTGLIFE #canonusa #onxoffroad
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Graham Holmes @grahamholmes.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Another look at the iconic lone tree at White Pocket—rooted in stone, thriving in the desert. This view shows just how surreal and sculpted the landscape really is. Nature’s resilience never fails to impress. #OTGLIFE #CanonUSA #onxoffroad
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