Friday, February 17, 2012

Palmer Reservoirs

For this week's Scenic Sunday post, here are some shots of a trail just to the west of the small town of Palmer Lake. It leads up to a pair of reservoirs, and these first shots are of the lower reservoir.
 I like to call this Rhinoceros Rock.
And finally, a few shots from a side-trail that's a longer, prettier way to get between the lower and upper reservoirs than the standard one. Earlier in the year I'd tried to take this trail the whole way and failed, but this time I made it the whole way!
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15 comments:

  1. KaoriFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    That looks exactly like a rhino! And those trees! Love seeing all the green :D

    Happy Friday!

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  2. Sylvia KFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    What a beautiful place, Al! Looks like such a lovely place to walk/hike! I love your rock rhino!! Hope you and Socks have a great weekend! Pats from Sam and I!

    Sylvia

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog...what a fantastic hike!

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Congrats on making it all the way -- trail walking in beautiful Colorado is not just a "walk in the park." So to speak!

    Thanks for sharing the beautiful walk and that does look like a rhino.

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  5. ViolaFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    What a lovely green color of the lake!! =) Many lovely pictures!

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  6. Karin M.February 17, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I like your photos very well, fantastic shots,
    such a dreamlike landscape ...so lovely green lake...
    Best regards, Karin

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  7. Scrappy GramsFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    soothing vistas! I'd love to spend time there.

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  8. JaneFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Very scenic place, thanks for sharing:)

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  9. SivindenFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderful landscapes! A great place to visit.

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  10. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 18, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I like the second photo, with the mini ripples/waves. My husband, the water engineer is alway teaching me when we go out.

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  11. Spare Parts and PicsFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Congrats on making it all the way... great photos!

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  12. CameraCruiseFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Great photos from a beautiful place!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Greetings Mette

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  13. eileeninmdFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    What a great place for a hike. I love the rhino rock too. Great photos. Happy Sunday!

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  14. stardustFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    The water of the reservoirs is beautiful color, I like the ripples and shimmering in the second image. Yes, the rock looks like rhinoceros. Walking on the trail in the green forest must be refreshing all the seasons. Good for you that you completed the whole trail.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    beautiful photos !

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