A final image from the recent visit to Hurricane Ridge (Olympic National Park). I thought you might like to see a more ground level shot. The snow is so compacted that we just walked on the surface. This was our lunch spot … we had a picnic table to sit on … and it was clear of snow.
While Douglas Fir, Hemlock and Western Red Cedar make up the climax forest in the Olympic National Park, Alders are a significant presence in newly disturbed areas and along river banks. I thought this was an interesting stand … seemingly sorted by height. Taken along the Elwha river near the current ‘end of the road’.
Just a couple of winter shots from the Hurricane Ridge of the central Olympic Mountains in the National Park. Even on some cloudy days you can get glimpses of ridges and peaks. I actually like clouds in photos of mountains to break up the solid blue sky and provide another layer of subject. The shot below is taken looking to about the same area. It’s got a much different feel, doesn’t it?
I like freshly fallen snow on the mountain tops around me. Snow on the ground is fine with me too, as long as it isn’t too deep for my footwear. I thought that the rock in the lower right looked like it could be some kind of Zen monastery. It might be one disguised as a rock. Who knows?
More of my favorite images with mist, trees and ridges. These are in the Quinault Rain Forest of the Olympic National Park.
