Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ancient Volcanos

Mount Jefferson and The Three Sisters, Cascade Range, Oregon  © Doug Hickok


As dusk settles on the Cascade Range, deep blue and pink hues envelope the peaks and valleys of Mount Jefferson (10,497 ft. elevation) and in the distance, The Three Sisters. As fate would have it, these dormant volcanos are part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which extends from Northern California to British Columbia, and includes the not so dormant Mount Saint Helens. When hiking in the remote and rugged wilderness of Mount Jefferson, beware, for The Three Sisters may have their eye on you.


This post is dedicated to LC and to Vulcan, God of Fire, who dwelt in Italy's active volcano, Mount Etna.

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27 comments:

  1. brattcatMarch 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    beautiful.

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  2. SidneyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Breathtaking ! Pure beauty !

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  3. fabrizioMarch 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    such wonderful panorama i love this blue tonality

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  4. LauretteMarch 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful image of nature with lovely tones.

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  5. ChelseaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    caassscccaaadddeeeesss!!!!!!!! yummy.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Very nice photo!
    I like it's colors and composition!

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  7. LasseMarch 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    That was very beautiful picture ! Thanks for you visit and comment at my blog !

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  8. OKMarch 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful! The colors are wonderful and nice composition.

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  9. DonatoMarch 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Enchanting view, very harmonious composition and lovely colours and atmosphere. The shades of pink and light blue creates very effective layers.
    Well done,
    Donato

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  10. cieldequimperMarch 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    The photo is fantastic and reminds me I'll be in the PNW in less than a month now, YAY! :-)

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  11. FriedaMarch 16, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    simply beautiful.

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  12. Eyeliquor 2March 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Cool to see the three sisters like that!
    Beautiful!!

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  13. theaMarch 16, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    What a gorgeous view and in beautiful soft tones captured!

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  14. Martina EgliMarch 16, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Stunning view and great shades. I love the soft pastel tones in the sky in comparison with the dark blue mountain range.

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  15. Hilda R.BMarch 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    The colour got this photo wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. franzMarch 16, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    beautiful hues and contours and a terrific view over the mountain chain. spectacular scenery, albeit dangerous and potentially destructive. a fabulous photo!

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  17. B. ThomasMarch 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I love the colors in this shot. You have a beautiful (and fun) collection of photos. Now I want to visit Charleston. Thanks for checking in on my blog and your nice comment.

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  18. Frank de JolMarch 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Amazing, cold colors in this view.

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  19. georgeMarch 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Gorgeous colours Doug - and so full of atmosphere.

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  20. jACK LARSONMarch 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    beautiful shot of my backyard

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  21. PeterMarch 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Excellent composition Doug the soft colours at dusk has turned this photo into a piece of art....well done....peter:)

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  22. London CallerMarch 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Thank you so much! :)
    I feel so privileged.

    Beneath Yellowstone National Park, there lurks a super volcano, the largest in the America!!

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  23. Wild Mustang PhotographyMarch 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    A stunning image! The colors are fabulous and the POV!Well seen and captured! Yes, most of my images are Yellowstone! It is true that it is one of the largest Geo thermal areas in the world!

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  24. SteveMarch 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  25. Regina March 17, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Amazing beauty!

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  26. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Wonderful shot Doug--great capture of these beautiful pastel colors!

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  27. Andrey SamolinovMarch 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Simply and beautifully
    Amazing work

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