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Pikes Peak As Seen From Our House

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Today's Hike (Sondermann Park)

Socks and I did a little hike today in Sondermann Park, not far from downtown Colorado Springs.
The skies were blue and Pikes Peak had snow from last week's storms.
I still can't get used to cacti next to the trails, even after living in this dry climate for over 20 years.
I liked the shadows of this large tree, which should show signs of life in the next few weeks.
And finally, these fallen branches lying across the river made for an interesting pattern.
These freshly made photos are for Our World Tuesday.

23 comments:

  1. And snow again tomorrow! But, then I think spring will be here later this week. Looks like it was a glorious hike.♥♫

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  2. What a wonderful day for a walk and your captures are marvelous, Al! Thanks for sharing the beauty!

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  3. Yep, I'm starting to transition from skiing mode to hiking mode.... Glad you were able to get outside and go for a hike.

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  4. Beautiful documentation of your walk. Lovely shots, especially the snowy peak and lovely tree shadows. I too like the pattern the stick make on the river.

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  5. Snow and cacti! It seems you found it all on your walk. :-)

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  6. Muy pronto se dejara ver la primavera por ahí y calcetines y tu disfrutareis de nuevo de ese bello paseo.Bikiños

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  7. Great hike in the nature. The lands cape with mountain is stunning.

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  8. Beautiful mountain shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. Looks like you had some beautiful scenery on your hike.

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  10. Looks like a beautiful place for a hike. I love the view of the snowcapped mountains. Have a happy week!

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  11. My friends used to live in Colorado Springs. Last year, they finally sold their house, after looooong months of being on the market. That ended our hope to finally visit CS.

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  12. Although I am sure you are fed up of the snow, that snow capped mountain looked magnificent. I don't think I would ever tire of looking at it.

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  13. Delightful! Hear that baseball is canceled today due to snow in Denver.

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  14. Nice to get a beautiful early-spring hike in between snow storms. Pikes Peak looks amazing as always.

    Hope Socks knows to stay away from those cactus plants. They look vicious.

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  15. Oh i want to walk that path too, so much. The first time i saw a snowcapped mouuntain top, i was so happy despite the far distance!

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  16. What gorgeous scenery on your hike.

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  17. What a wonderful place to visit! You captured it so well.

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  18. Wonderful images!
    Congratulations on your daughter's marriage!

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  19. You see, I would like to walk between those cactus. I have no cactus here.
    Good photos, Al

    · hugs

    · CR · & · LMA ·


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  20. Great photos! It looks like a great place for hiking...

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  21. Again some very lovely photos! =)
    How much I do love no 1 here!
    and what a lovely landscap showing up!

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  22. So pretty. The blue of the skies is simply amazing. Our spring is coming.

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