Mount Rainier, Washington's Highest Peak
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Hiking the trails on Mt. Rainier on a foggy day.
You can't see the mountain, but oh, the fall colors are magnificent.
Both the summer flowers and the autumn foliage just look so alive and saturated on a foggy day.
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Hard to beat a bird's eye view.
This photo was taken about 6.5 minutes before the shot I posted of St. Helens. The light was changing fast and I was hoping St. Helens would be all pink, too, but by the time the plane was in a good position for me to get the shot, the sun had gone down quite a bit in just those 6 1/2 minutes.
I'm sure many of you know what mountain this is. If not, you can read the following:
"Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma, is a large active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles south-southeast of Seattle.
Due to its high probability of an eruption in the near future, Mount Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and it is on the Decade Volcano list.
With a summit elevation of 14,417 ft (4,394 m), it is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington and the Cascade Range, the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States, and the tallest in the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
The large amount of glacial ice means that Mount Rainier could produce massive lahars that could threaten the entire Puyallup River valley. According to the United States Geological Survey, "about 80,000 people and their homes are at risk in Mount Rainier's lahar-hazard zones."
Between 1950 and 2018, 439,460 people climbed Mount Rainier. Approximately 84 people died in mountaineering accidents on Mount Rainier from 1947 to 2018. (Wikipedia)
Hmmm, a sleeping beauty?
This hoary marmot trio really liked each other, snuggling close and tight. Was rather endearing watching them.
"The word "hoary" refers to the silver-gray fur on their shoulders and upper back; the remainder of the upper parts have drab- or reddish-brown fur.
The marmots hibernate seven to eight months a year in burrows they excavate in the soil, often among or under boulders. Each colony typically maintains a single hibernaculum and a number of smaller burrows, used for sleeping and refuge from predators. Each colony digs an average of five such burrows a year, and a mature colony may have over a hundred. Sleeping burrows and hibernacula are larger and more complex, with multiple entrances, deep chambers lined with plant material, and stretching to a depth of about 3.5 metres (11 ft). A colony may have up to 9 regular sleeping burrows, in addition to the larger hibernaculum." Wikipedia
Enjoy a wonderful weekend,
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First pictures from our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Rainier, Washington, July 2021. The evolving album is available here
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Rainier, Washington, July 2021. The evolving album is available here
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021
I've been going through some old photos and re-editing them. This is much better than the original photo I took. I took this from the ferry we were on. I was in awe of this beautiful mountain.
The only meteor I caught on an image in about 7 hours. There were lots of meteors in the sky, just not where I was aiming.
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Rainier, Washington, July 2021. The evolving album is available here
Naches Peak Loop trail is one of the most beautiful in Mt Rainier NP. I took this shot hiking on the trail at sunset.
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Rainier, Washington, July 2021. The evolving album is available here
Sometimes it feels like waterfalls have personalities, doesn't it? Madcap Falls is up a bit from its more famous neighbor, Carter Falls, in Mt. Rainier National Park, both along the Paradise River as it parallels the Wonderland Trail. This little falls is quite the delight and preferable for light-chasers due to better sight lines. So, when you visit Carter, follow the Wonderland and go on up another .1 or so to catch this little gem.
My Rainier, with a crown of clouds.
Il y a 4 ans.... le temps passe vite !
4 years ago , time flies !
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First pictures from our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021
Was hoping for some clouds, but no luck. At least there is some Alpenglow on the mountain.
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021. What is truly striking about this image is the amount of snow that has already melted, all caused by the heat spells that struck the Northwest in May and June.
A popular view of Mount Rainier at Reflection lake with wildflowers on a calm morning.
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, Usa.
Taken with canon 5dsr and 16-35 mm f4 is. Two images merged together for a sharper depth of field
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Rainier, Washington, July 2021. The evolving album is available here
For years I’ve wanted to capture the Aurora over Mt. Rainier, with a reflection while surrounded by snow. There’s a narrow window every year where this would even be possible. Factor in constant fall cloudiness and that window drops to just a few days per year.
An amazing amount of luck came together for this shot; a very rare completely clear fall night, a late arriving CME, a powerful CME, fresh snow, and just a sliver of water left to provide a small reflection. This may truly be a once in a lifetime shot.
A b/w depiction Mt. Rainier.
"Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems."
re: nps.gov
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First pictures from our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021
If you click on "Original" under "View all sizes" you can see it in full size. Reflection Lake is visible next to the left side of Pinnacle Peak. Fall-2024.
The view of Rainier as seen at sunrise at Tipsoo Lake. One of the more iconic and ubiquitous daybreak shots of this special mountain. Had a great time this early morn with some fellow photographers. Gotta love our hobby/addiction.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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From our Summer 2021 two-week trip from California to Mt. Ranier, Washington, July 2021. The evolving album is available here