Monday, October 20, 2014

Palmer Reservoir Hike

Last Sunday I went for a hike to Palmer Reservoirs. There was a little sunlight filtering through clouds, but I wasn't able to get the great fall foliage photos I wanted, but this is what I got. I'll start by showing the smaller of the two dams, which people have painted - I'm linking it to the Monday Mural meme.
Of course I have to show the reservoir, even if the light was flat making for marginal photos.
Just off the trail I saw this view, looking up a steep hill.
Here's another bush that was changing colors.
And of course, the aspen grove which was my destination.
A lot of leaves had already fallen - this low shot was my favorite from the hike.
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19 comments:

  1. Linda W.October 20, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Pretty scenery!

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 20, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    Such a lovely place, Al!! I do love all the gold color and beautiful skies! Great Fall captures!! Hope you have a great week!!

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  3. Fun60October 20, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I do like that reflection shot.

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  4. eileeninmdOctober 20, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    The murals are neat! I love the pretty Autumn colors.. Gorgeous trees.. Have a happy new week!

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  5. Taken For GrantedOctober 20, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    The light may have been flat, but you shot a beautiful reflection of the reservoir.

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  6. TomOctober 20, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I like your marginal Shots! Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  7. carol l mckennaOctober 20, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Gorgeous nature photography so well done ~ the first is very intriquing ~

    Happy Week to you.
    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. BarbOctober 20, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    Our color at altitude is mostly gone, though today on a hike, one lone aspen glowed. I was interested in the paintings on the reservoir - graffiti or was it allowed?

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  9. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 20, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Are these murals officially allowed? We in Auckland just condemned a prolific graffiti tagger.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    All beautiful views, but I'm partial to birches:)
    Whatever light it is, it's the subject that matters:):)

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  11. AndreaOctober 20, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Haha i smiled at the mural, wonder who did it. The other landscapes so lovely, i want to join you in those hikes.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 20, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    As long as I can see the Aspens I'm happy. Beautiful beautiful post. Wish you could hold on to the color until the end of November! Our son and DIL aren't promising anything.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    What a lovely place - even the mural is adorable!

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  14. BirgittaOctober 20, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful nature photography!

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  15. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    I like the mural. There is something interesting about the location.

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  16. A Colorful WorldOctober 21, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful photos.

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  17. LauraOctober 21, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    What a gorgeous place for a hike!

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  18. Oakland Daily PhotoOctober 22, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Welcome to Monday Mural, Al. We're looking forward to what other Colorado murals you'll be showing us. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  19. sonia a. mascaroOctober 23, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    What a lovely place, Al!
    Love the colors of the trees and the reflection on the reservoir. :)

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