Monday, October 26, 2015

Great Garden

We had visitors in town this weekend so we took them to Garden of the Gods, and caught the last remaining autumn color.
Pikes Peak had its first real snowfall on Thursday, so it stood out.
One of the best views in the park is through the Siamese Twins rock formation; this requires a short hike so many tourists miss it.
But anywhere you look it was beautiful.
We couldn't drive to the top of the Peak because of the snow but Garden of the Gods kept our visitors happy. I love having scenery like this right in my own city!

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24 comments:

  1. Drew Doyle Storm Snyder MinowOctober 26, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    lovely blue.

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 26, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Such a beautiful place, gorgeous skies and wonderful colors, Al, and you've captured them all perfectly!! What a fun day!! Thanks for sharing!! Enjoy your new week!! And, of course, give the doggies a pat for me!!

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  3. SmilingSallyOctober 26, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Al,

    We traveled to Colorado once and drove to the top of Pike's Peak. What a thrill!

    Thanks for playing today. Please come back and tell me what you think of my post.

    Have a Beautiful Blue Monday!

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  4. Taken For GrantedOctober 26, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Garden of the Gods is one of my favorite walks in the Springs, but I'm careful to stay on the paths. Original looking photos for this place.

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  5. Linda W.October 26, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Wonderful rock formations and fall colors! I'll bet your visitors enjoyed it.

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  6. carol l mckennaOctober 26, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Gorgeous photography ~ Love the 3rd photo how it framed so well ~ Lucky friends you have !

    Wishing you a happy week,
    artmusedog and carol

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  7. Fun60October 26, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    That is really beautiful. Pleased you shared the photos.

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  8. eileeninmdOctober 26, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Lovely images from Colorado. I like teh view thru the rocks. Great post, enjoy your new week!

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  9. genieOctober 26, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    We were there 15 years ago. It is one of the most beautiful places I have been in this country. It is so different from what we have here in the Blue Ridge. Your photos are wonderful.

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  10. Photo CacheOctober 26, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Oh what a gorgeous park.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  11. AndreaOctober 26, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I believe you Al, anywhere you look is beautiful. But i prefer the view through that framed hole, which you said not many were able to reach. I love the transition of the colors through the horizon, awesome!

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  12. RajeshOctober 26, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Amazing landscapes. I really liked that best view of the park.

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  13. KarenOctober 26, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Love the view through the rocks!

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  14. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 26, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    You got some beautiful light in these photos, Al! I still have to blog about our trip last month to the Garden of the Gods. I was happy to remember to hike up to see the view through the Siamese Twins rocks. My younger brother will be visiting soon from Massachusetts, and we are all taking the Cog Railroad --should be fun!

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  15. JimOctober 26, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Great shots. Fantastic framing.
    Sydney – City and Suburbs

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  16. IndraniOctober 26, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    The third pic is such a wonderful composition. Great series!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    incredible.

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 27, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Every bit of Colorado is pretty much stunning every season of the year. But it totally amazes me every time when I think of Garden of the Gods being your City Park. It is so beautiful. And so is that majestic peak! Your company was lucky to be there and to have such good guides!

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  19. betty-NZOctober 27, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    What an amazing pace! I love all the great rock formations and the autumn color is truly awesome.

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  20. Powell River BooksOctober 27, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    A natural picture frame. Well worth an extra walk. - Margy

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  21. AnonymousOctober 27, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Fabulous scenery - wonderful photos!

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  22. sonia a. mascaroOctober 29, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Garden of the Gods is really wonderful, Al!
    You always took fantastic pictures! Bravo!

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  23. ShirleyOctober 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    I daresay that view is worth the hike! Such beauty right in your back yard!

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  24. Pat TillettNovember 2, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous photos Al! It is definitely worth a short hike to get that view. You sure do live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

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