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A Japanese maple tree in Portland, Oregon
June 30, 2012

Japanese Maple, Oregon

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A Japanese maple reveals autumn colors in the Portland Japanese Garden.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.)

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Photograph by Fred An

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