Fall, the season filled with vibrant foliage and mild temperatures across much of the U.S. While those warm tones are nice, I find myself even more excited for the cool crisp air that comes with the change of seasons.

If you’re lucky, you can chase fall color for months, beginning in Alaska in late August and following it all the way down to Arizona by November, basically “falling south” for fall. Although I didn’t travel to that extent, I was fortunate to enjoy a fairly wide stretch of the season. My travels began in late September on Whidbey Island in northern Washington, continued with the Out of Olympic Conference in early October, and wrapped up in early November in southern Utah for the Colors of Escalante workshop. Along the way, I also made a stop in southeastern Oregon for the Outback Tour. In all four locations, the combination of wonderful people, favorable conditions, and inspiring photography made this fall exceptional.

The photo above was taken this fall in the Oregon Outback. We departed from our lodging at o' dark thirty, driving rain, and gusts of wind you wouldn't leave a tripod unattended for a second. The forecast seemed promising if we could just wait out what appeared to be a strong but fast-moving front. Luckily, for the most part, surveying changing conditions was through the windows of our vehicles. I was hopeful clearing storm light awaited us on the other side. After a couple false breaks, the storm finally passed. This was some of the fastest-moving light I have watched in a while. We were only able to take a few photos of these jagged "light streaks" despite them going over a playa miles long. Sticking around for about 1 minute, they disappeared as quickly as they arrived. In no time at all, we went from socked in gray skies to hardly a cloud to be found. Above was that rapid transition.

As we move into the season of thanks, I am thankful for all of you who choose to join me for these outdoor adventures, along with those who choose my work by means of licensing or decorating a home or office. Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or whatever the time of year represents to you and how you choose to gather, know that I am thankful for you to be able to do what I do.

In this newsletter:

• Printing Workshop at HD Aluminum
• Whidbey Island Art School Class
• Photo Cascadia 2026 Calendars
• Print Giveaway Drawing

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Printing Workshop - May 2026

After a couple of years' hiatus and getting requests to bring it back, me and Zack Schnepf are offering the Creating Better Prints workshop again in 2026. It will be May 2 & 3 at the HD Aluminum Print Lab in Vancouver, WA, with an optional add-on to photograph some forests, falls, and streams in the area as spring greens sprout all around. There is limited spots given the nature of this hands-on class. All participants will create and take/send home a large print of their own work!

Print Workshop Details

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Whidbey Island Workshop - September 2026

In the far northwest corner of Washington lies Puget Sound, a region of natural beauty and creative inspiration. Nestled within it is Whidbey Island, a destination often reached by ferry. It’s also home to the Pacific Northwest Art School, where I’ll be teaching a workshop September 18-21, 2026.

What I enjoy about Whidbey is how it encourages artists to slow down and see differently. Limited in it's eye-catching grand landscapes, the island invites us to explore small scenes, macro details, minimalist compositions, and abstract interpretations. Its diversity and subtle beauty make it a great place to create. If this resonates with you, I hope to see you there.

More Info and Signup

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Additional Available Workshops

Besides the newly listed workshops above there are still some openings for other 2026 workshops. As always waitlists are available for any workshop that is sold out. Here is what still has spots open:

• ​Death Valley - February 6 to 10
• ​Wild Rivers Oregon Coast - March 20 to 23
• ​John Day Monument Region - October 2 to 5
• ​Covered Bridges and Streams - October 16 to 19
• ​Canyons of Escalante and Bryce - November 6 to 10

Main Workshop Page

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Newsletter Print Giveaway Drawing

I am guessing the title caught your attention, wondering what is Adrian giving away? Well, a while back, I was thinking of giving away most of my accumulating print inventory to my newsletter subscribers. It isn't being displayed much these days as I focus most of my energy and time on workshops. These are all larger prints and I thought it seemed odd to giveaway a photo and then charge hundreds of dollars for packing and shipping. Plus most of us have fewer options to hang up a large print. Since then, most of these have sold locally or been donated. Doing this was good, since it will force me to print different work once I go down the path again of showcasing my art.

Rethinking on this topic I have decided to give away one 8x12 print each newsletter I send out by means of a drawing. The winner will receive a print I am offering or in some cases it might be pick any print. Since it's still fall, this first round it's for the photo above, Floating Gold. It will be printed and shipped from the lab (don't do home printing at this time). The only caveat, if you are international, shipping may not be fully covered.

Why would I do this? Simple. I am looking for ways to give back to all of you that stick around on my newsletter, knowing that most of you have been, or currently are, customers in way or another. There is also the experience of holding a physical print regardless of medium that isn't the same as viewing it online that I enjoy sharing with others. I don't know how long I will do this yet I plan to for at least the near term. Afterall, anyone that has been a subscriber for a while knows I rarely send more than 6 to 10 newsletters a year. I am no spam spam-generating machine that will result in giving away hundreds of prints.

Process To Enter:

1. Send an email to adrian@adrianklein.com with the subject line Floating Gold
2. Approximately a week after I send a newsletter, I will draw to determine the winner and reach out to finalize details

Send Email to adrian@adrianklein.com

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Photo Cascadia Calendars -
2026 Oregon and Washington

We continue to partner with Hachette Publishing to bring these colorful and scenic calendars to market. The 2026 calendars include Oregon and Washington, both with mostly newer work and a nice complement to our respective books that are still available covering these two states.

Through December 31, 2025, you can use their promo code PAGEADAY26 and get 20% off your calendar purchase.

Buy Calendar

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Reads, Watches, and Listens

What I am reading, watching, or listening to that I feel others might find of interest.

• ​On Landscape editor Tim Parkin - Over the years I have suggested to others the benefits to finding mediums outside of the social media space that you enjoy viewing and reading about photography and art. There are many options, one is magazines. On Landscape is a digital magazine I signed up for several years ago. The writing and photos in recent issues reminded me why I subscribe.
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• ​An Impossible Project directed by Jens Meurer - The story of bringing back Polaroid from its last wobbly leg to how it's thriving today for those wanting an analog connection. To what level was analog embraced? I looked for the soundtrack because of a wonderful live performance. Only available on vinyl and sold out. I love most things digital yet can't help the nostalgic feeling of what is being lost, or in this case, hopefully saved.
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• ​Enormous: The Gorge Story directed by Nic Davis - If you have been to the Gorge Amphitheater, you will relive past moments; if you haven't, this will make you want to go. One of the top concert venues anywhere. I've seen people tear up as they crested the top of the hill, taking in the view for the first time. Our family has made the pilgrimage to DMB shows over Labor Dave Weekend. Great memories.
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• ​North to the Night by Alvah Simon - Thank you to a long-time workshop participant, Dave, for recommending this book. Before there was the internet sensation sailing with Phoenix, this read brings us sailing with Halifax. I like adventure and cats, so it was an easy choice. If you have read about Arctic explorers like Shackleton, you may like this modern Arctic tale. Even if I wasn't a fan of Alvah's personality, I did enjoy the overall story.

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