These were both taken recently… the above is one of those trees that holds onto their leaves until spring. Just to make sure that there is raking year round, I guess.
Branches and Sky
Osprey
I feel like it’s sorta cheating to use photos from Yellowstone. I mean, where’s the challenge? Those pesky birds and critters are just all over the place.
Hart’s Pass and a part of the Cascade Crest Trail
The area near Hart’s Pass has always been a favorite of mine. You can drive all the way up to subalpine meadows. (once the road is open … and what a road … not for those nervous about heights)
Unfortunately, a big section of what used to be the campground that I favored most burned several years ago. It’s still nice, but it has lost some of what made it special.
Another Misty Ridge
Regular readers will have noted that I often have images of misty mountain ridges. And yes, I really like the mystery of watching clouds move through the forested ridges that are so common in the Olympic Mountains. So, I hope you enjoy this one, it’s a nice one that shows the misty mood pretty well.
Side by Side Waterfalls
I found these nice little falls in a visit to the Quinault Rain Forest in the Olympic National Park.