Sunday, May 12, 2013

Snowy Rattlesnake Ledge Trail

Back in March we were in the Seattle area to visit family. We went for a little hike in the mountains west of the city, on a trail that leads to Rattlesnake Ledge. It had snowed the night before, and it made for a uniquely beautiful hike in the rain forest.
The snow and moss-covered trees were an unusual combination.
The trees in this part of the world are so different from the dry pine forests where I live.
It was so damp that the lens started to fog up, which made for a couple of interesting photos.
This is part of Our World Tuesday, and certainly qualifies for the weekly theme of "beautiful" over at Tina's PicStory.
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27 comments:

  1. Stewart MMay 13, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Splendid snow - the temperature has finally reached a normal may level here today. So, with a bit of luck snow will be here soon!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. ArijaMay 13, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    That looks so like the country where we used to ski above the temperate rainforest of the Victorian Alps.
    The snow was wet and the wildlife prolific. Love your shots and the memories they invoke.

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  3. MarilynMay 13, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    I've never been to the NW, but my daughter told me I'd love it there. The moss on the trees is unbelievable-with snow or without! It looks as if there should also be unicorns wandering through the forest. Thanks for sharing!♥♫

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  4. sonia a. mascaroMay 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    What a gorgeous photos, Al!
    Just amazing all that snow and moss-covered trees!
    I see that you like so much to hike in the mountains. It's really very good to the body and for the spirit too.

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  5. Linda W.May 13, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Very familiar scenes to me! You got some great shots.

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  6. NonnieMay 13, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    As much as I hate the frigidness of snow, there is no photo image that can match the beauty of snow. Magnificent captures, Al!

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  7. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    muy bellas por los efectos de la nieve y el sol.BIKIÑOS

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 13, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    It is beautiful. I noticed right away that you didn't include any Seattle pictures in your blue skies post (LOL!). But all three states from that post and this one are winners in my book and really point up the differences from one part of our big beautiful country to another!

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  9. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Great walk!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. RajeshMay 13, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful shots of snow covered trees.

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  11. AnnaMay 13, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Gorgeous snow pictures, Al!
    Warm greetings from Holland,
    Anna :))

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  12. Timur Wilde PhotographyMay 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Wow...amazing photos !

    Greetings from Berlin / Germany

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  13. KarenMay 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Lovely Al, wish I was there.

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  14. ViolaMay 13, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    SNOW! at this time..! wow! but, yes, in the mountains.. and it's sooo lovely and remarkable to see this snow in all green.. or this green in all snow.. hehe

    Beautiful photos Al!

    :)

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  15. eileeninmdMay 13, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Very pretty snowy scenes, love the forest in the Pacific Northwest. Have a happy week!

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  16. KarenMay 13, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Lovely snow scenes!

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  17. betty-NZMay 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    You wouldn't think it would be so different from your world, but there are always wonderful surprises, aren't there!? Love your snowy shots.

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  18. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    How utterly beautiful! That last shot is so lovely - I can feel the quiet.

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  19. KusumMay 13, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Rattles snakes! Anyway, the pics are so beautiful, especially the last one!

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  20. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    oh là j'ai des frissons

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  21. Tina´s PicStoryMay 14, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    really beautiful! specially the last pic with a flair of sunshine :) thanx!

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  22. vincibeneMay 14, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Once I was in Seattle, a beautiful city too!

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  23. Karin M.May 14, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    I like the last photo particularly good. But I am happy about the spring in Germany.
    Best regards, Karin

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  24. Pat TillettMay 16, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    nice photos! I like photos with snow in them and that is as close as I want to get to it...

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  25. AnnMay 17, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Beautiful photos, the white snow and green moss look so good together, but I have to admit, I am glad the snow is now gone.

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  26. ErikaMay 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Very nice landscape, Al! Wish you a nice w.e.

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  27. Beth NiquetteMay 25, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Hahaaa...there's always lots of moss on the trees in winter, here. Even in the snow. This looks just like the forests of my childhood. Lovely photo.

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