Wednesday, August 27, 2014

High Skywatch

What's unusual about this ordinary Skywatch Friday photo?
It was taken on top of this mountain, at an elevation of 14,115 feet (4.3 km) above sea level. We took the cog railroad up there on Saturday - lots more photos to come from that trip when I get caught up. (The sign is outdated because the mountain is slightly higher than originally thought.)
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16 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 27, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Oh, WOW! How beautiful!! Terrific captures as always!! Hope your week is going well, Al!! Take care!!

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  2. TomAugust 27, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Wow, this brings back memories. I went to Pikes Peak back in 1960. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Wow - awesome sky shot!

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  4. AmyAugust 28, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    gosh almost looks like a storm is on the way...

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  5. RajeshAugust 28, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    The first shot is fabulous capture.

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  6. eileeninmdAugust 28, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    What a dramatic sky, cool capture! Looks like an awesome spot to visit.. Happy Skywatching, have a great weekend!

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  7. Photo CacheAugust 28, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    the adjective has been taken but I'll use it again....AWESOME!

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 28, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Hooray -- I loved our visit to Pikes Peak. Our son and dil drove us up there and that was great of course. But I would love to try that rail once too.

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  9. NonnieAugust 28, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    great sky capture behind the sturdy sign!

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  10. DrillerAAAugust 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    The air can get a little thin up there, but the photos are worth the effort. Happy Skywatching.

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  11. Lina GustinaAugust 29, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Amazing cloud.
    www.womenandperspectives.com/2014/08/flying-moment.html

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  12. A Colorful WorldAugust 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    The cog railway up to the summit of Pikes Peak was on our trip plans, until my hubby had trouble breathing when we drove up Mt. Evans. We decided Pikes Peak wouldn't be a good idea after all. We enjoyed Mt. Evans and then later took a drive into Rocky Mtn. National Park, and we were happy with those two forays. Love your cloudy sky!

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  13. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Great shots, Al! Pikes Peak has long been a place I've wanted to visit.

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  14. sonia a. mascaroAugust 30, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Very dramatic and awesome sky's photo, Al!
    Pikes Peak looks a great place to visit!

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  15. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    How high is Pike's Peak now that they have reevaluated it? I'll have to look it up. It's probably too late this season to drive up there but my husband and I will definitely go next summer.

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  16. Penelope NotesSeptember 4, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    I wonder if the sea level dropped making the mountain five feet higher. :)

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