Friday, July 13, 2012

Go West XXX - Canyon Senses

Canyon and Tree, near Alberta Falls, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


The shaded canyon wall of Glacial Creek provides a colorful backdrop for a lone conifer tree. This small canyon is just downstream from Alberta Falls (9400 feet elevation) in Rocky Mountain National Park.


 The canyon trail delights one's senses. Echos of roaring cascades reverberate among the rocks. The warbling song of a Ruby Crowned Kinglet sparkles through the air with its trilling melodies, and sun rays warm pine and fir needles, liberating their alpine aromas.


Have a great weekend!




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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Ich liebe Steine! Das Herz eines Geologen, würde hier höher schlagen.
    Ein Gruss aus der Schweiz
    Hanspi

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  2. GinnieJuly 13, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    My senses are now wide awake, Doug! :) Thank you. You, too, have a great weekend.

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  3. orvokkiJuly 13, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Una formación rocosa hermosa. Y ese árbol pequeño, de la que recibe el poder de crecer.
    Tenga un buen fin de semana.
    orvokki

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  4. brattcatJuly 13, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    texture and color in this image is so rich and wonderful.

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  5. BirdmanJuly 13, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I love to photograph walls like this. So much color. So much layering. So much...

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  6. Marie LCJuly 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    The tones of these rocks and stones are beautiful, you feel the warmth invade our screens as if you were there

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  7. john4jackJuly 13, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    gorgeous rock formations and colors. excellent light on the dominant tree

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  8. London CallerJuly 13, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Last week, I went to see the Summer Science Exhibition organised by the Royal Society.
    I learnt how to identify lichens there.
    White lichens indicate good air quality; yellow lichens for bad air quality.
    I guess the air quality in this national park is good. :)

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  9. noelJuly 14, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    nice capture with great tones on your picture

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  10. franzJuly 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    again, magnificent natural colours and textures, and wonderful light management! what a glorious part of the world the rockies are !!

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  11. rianJuly 27, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    it's a good enough rock face to climb up on.. :) nice catch!

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