The Little Merman of the Rockies
Lake Marie, Snowy Range, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming--summer 2022
As noted elsewhere, this is one of my favorite spots in all the world, having first visited the area with my family when I was a small child. I was always hesitant to return as an adult, fearing that my childhood memories would be damaged by the more sophisticated and jaded sensibilities of my adult self. But when I visited for the second time in 2015, I almost cried when I discovered it to be just as beautiful as remembered. This third trip did nothing to change my assessment. It could be a national park, and perhaps one day it will be, but for now, I'm happy that it remains a relative secret, one that thousands enjoy each year instead of millions. Here's hoping I return yet again in the not distant future.
One of the cool things about the fact that the area remains unknown to the vast majority of Americans, is that it's easy to find places to be nude without having to hike miles off the beaten path. This spot is perhaps 300 meters from that (relative) beaten path and yet I felt quite isolated. I spent a few hours here, relaxed and unconcerned with being seen. Of course, the main attraction isn't the naturism, but the nature.
I love the palate of color in the photo, though it was difficult to process owing to the high-contrast, including a very dark merman. Incidentally, this is a Pano combing two (vertically oriented) photos.
The Little Merman of the Rockies
Lake Marie, Snowy Range, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming--summer 2022
As noted elsewhere, this is one of my favorite spots in all the world, having first visited the area with my family when I was a small child. I was always hesitant to return as an adult, fearing that my childhood memories would be damaged by the more sophisticated and jaded sensibilities of my adult self. But when I visited for the second time in 2015, I almost cried when I discovered it to be just as beautiful as remembered. This third trip did nothing to change my assessment. It could be a national park, and perhaps one day it will be, but for now, I'm happy that it remains a relative secret, one that thousands enjoy each year instead of millions. Here's hoping I return yet again in the not distant future.
One of the cool things about the fact that the area remains unknown to the vast majority of Americans, is that it's easy to find places to be nude without having to hike miles off the beaten path. This spot is perhaps 300 meters from that (relative) beaten path and yet I felt quite isolated. I spent a few hours here, relaxed and unconcerned with being seen. Of course, the main attraction isn't the naturism, but the nature.
I love the palate of color in the photo, though it was difficult to process owing to the high-contrast, including a very dark merman. Incidentally, this is a Pano combing two (vertically oriented) photos.