As my wife Kerry posted on her blog, we enjoyed a wonderful time in the outdoors. Here are a few of the 200+ pictures I took. I brought the resolution way down for the sake of uploading and viewing.
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In case you didn't know, you can click on the pictures for a larger view.
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The picture on the left is one that I just thought was really cool. I love streams and the depth that they reveal as it winds its way back into the woods behind.This picture on the right is of Morraine Lake. It is a very picturesque setting. The water is only about five to six feet deep across much of it, but looking at it from different angles reveals that there are definitely some much deeper spots.
And the water is VERY COLD, it is fed by melting snow, some of which can be seen on the high peaks in the background.
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The shot below shows a small pondlike area a little below the Morraine Lake.
Trout could be seen swimming around in it.
Too bad I didn't bring a fishing pole. ;)
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Another photo of the same area from a different angle with different light.
The white in the upper right (back in the trees) is snow. The snow is melting and dripping down the rocks into the pool.
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I couldn't resist this shot on the left with the leaning tree and the reflections captured on the water. It is one of my favorites.
The photo on the right shows the dark storm clouds that form quickly over the Colorado mountains.
Severe thunderstorms can occur quickly and the lightning at these high altitudes is extremely dangerous. Shortly after this picture was taken my wife and I found shelter in a cave to wait out the storm. It rained for about 45 minutes and we witnessed a terrific display of lightning flashing all around us.
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One of the many elk that roam the park. While they look like deer, and are related, they are much, much larger.
This big fellow on the left was nice enough to smile for the camera. At least that is the way it turned out looking like.
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A Classic Shot
And the water is VERY COLD, it is fed by melting snow, some of which can be seen on the high peaks in the background.
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The shot below shows a small pondlike area a little below the Morraine Lake.
Trout could be seen swimming around in it.
Too bad I didn't bring a fishing pole. ;)********** ********** **********
Another photo of the same area from a different angle with different light.The white in the upper right (back in the trees) is snow. The snow is melting and dripping down the rocks into the pool.
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I couldn't resist this shot on the left with the leaning tree and the reflections captured on the water. It is one of my favorites.
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The photo on the right shows the dark storm clouds that form quickly over the Colorado mountains.Severe thunderstorms can occur quickly and the lightning at these high altitudes is extremely dangerous. Shortly after this picture was taken my wife and I found shelter in a cave to wait out the storm. It rained for about 45 minutes and we witnessed a terrific display of lightning flashing all around us.
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One of the many elk that roam the park. While they look like deer, and are related, they are much, much larger.This big fellow on the left was nice enough to smile for the camera. At least that is the way it turned out looking like.
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Bugling Bull?
Not this time.
This big bull let out a big yawn...
All the laying around in the sun, munching on grass and letting people take pictures gets tiring.
Not this time.
This big bull let out a big yawn...
All the laying around in the sun, munching on grass and letting people take pictures gets tiring.
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It is always a special treat for an amateur photographer like myself to be fortunate enough to catch moments like these.
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2 comments:
Fantastic pictures! The elk pictures in particular are really, really good. :-)
I love you!
love these pics - shared them with my youngest the other day :)
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