Thursday, March 7, 2013

Mount Herman

I'm going back to last July for this blog post, when a group of us climbed nearby Mount Herman. I always enjoy seeing this meadow about half way up.
Closer to the top I found this dead tree, which I though made an interesting contrast to the never-ending forest in the background.
Here's a view in the other direction from the top, towards civilization.
Here we're starting to go back down the trail. Notice my little buddy Socks ready to start scrambling down some rocks!
And of course I have to throw in a photo looking towards the famous Pikes Peak.
And another  in the same direction, this time showing the trail.
You can find lots more beautiful photos on the Scenic Weekends meme.
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17 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 7, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    What a great hike and such beautiful mountains and skies!! Wonderful captures, Al, and of course, I love seeing Socks!! Hope all is well! Have a great weekend!!

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  2. LindaMarch 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Al, what lovely photos!

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  3. Linda W.March 7, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    I love me a good hike. Thanks for sharing yours!

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  4. grammie gMarch 8, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Al...Wonderful country, and the view is spectacular!!
    I like the dead tree, when I see one I wish I could sketch they look like great subjects!!
    What is that tall thing to the right in the third picture!!
    Your little buddy Socks is a tiny on!
    Grace

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  5. nycstylelittlecannoliMarch 9, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Quite the adventure Great views for photography but since I am not a fan of heights, I will just enjoy your photos here!

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  6. Magia da InêsMarch 9, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    ¸.•°♡♡

    A natureza é linda e sempre harmoniosa.
    As fotos estão lindas!
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.♡°•.¸

    ¸.•°♡♡°•.¸

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  7. Gemma WisemanMarch 9, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Glorious, breathtaking views of this mountain world! Like an adventure trail of wonder!

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  8. Pinay TambayMarch 9, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Breathtaking view! Like I also love go the mountain and capture beautiful things found along the way. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Pat TillettMarch 9, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Nice hike to an awesome place! It's great to get out...

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  10. Kalyan PanjaMarch 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!

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  11. joanneMarch 10, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    a lovely place, and very different from my seaside town...Ah, how I long for short sleeve days and trees with leaves (or at least most of the trees)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    le même style de colline que j'ai faîte récemment mais avec en plongeon,il y a un étang....

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  13. LindaMarch 10, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    That's one keen dog - talk about straining at the leash!

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 10, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful hike! My favorite spring wildflower picture ever was taken on a mountain in Colorado in July.

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  15. sonia a. mascaroMarch 11, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Just great and amazing adventure, Al! I am enchanted and fascinated with so gorgeous place and view.
    Sounds so good to have a friend like dear Socks!
    Thanks for sharing so stunning pictures.

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  16. A Colorful WorldMarch 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    What a lovely place, with such a GREAT view!!!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 15, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Coming back to tell you I've been thinking so much about that Colorado wildflower meadow that I mentioned in my previous comment I'm going to post a memory about it this week on Gemma's meme. When I looked for the pictures I realized it was in August, not July. Anyway, thanks for the reminder of a wonderful trip.

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