That fake plant framing your left shoulder during Zoom meetings? It's a little sad. The wandering kitty in view? That might be OK, but those dirty dishes? That could definitely use an upgrade.

Then again, what’s with all those tropical palm trees and sunny beach shots your coworkers are using from the generic Zoom backdrop bin? This is the Northwest!

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One-up your workmates and friends with reminders of the epic Oregon and Washington backcountry trails and scenes that await once this pandemic is in our rear view mirror. In that spirit, we welcome you to these "Oregon Field Guide" Zoom backgrounds that can elevate your next meeting with a touch of local wonder.

Steamboat Creek, Oregon. Ed Jahn / OPB

Rogue River, Oregon. Michael Bendixen / OPB

Clover Field, Oregon. Nick Fisher / OPB

Olympic Coast, Washington Michael Bendixen / OPB

Coastal Lighthouse, Oregon. Nick Fisher / OPB

North Sister, Oregon Michael Bendixen / OPB

Illumination Saddle. Mount Hood, Oregon. Ed Jahn / OPB

Mount Jefferson From Mount Hood, Oregon. Todd Sonflieth / OPB

Coastal Forest, Oregon. Michael Bendixen / OPB

Leslie Gulch, Oregon. Ed Jahn / OPB

Steens Mountain, Oregon Todd Sonflieth / OPB

Oregon Coast Nick Fisher / OPB

Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon. Michael Bendixen / OPB

Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon. Michael Bendixen / OPB

Forest Park, Oregon. Vince Patton / OPB

Mount Jefferson, Oregon. Michael Bendixen / OPB

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