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The Stoney Creek Bridge is just within the East end of Glacier Park on the Connaught track between Rogers and Flat Creek on the Mountain Sub of the Revelstoke Division of the CPR. Stoney Creek Bridge is over 600' long and 325' above the creek.
Madison and I have walked amongst these Pine trees most days in the last 10years, and myself for over 30years, they are as tall as they ever were.
A narrow woodland path leads quietly through a stand of tall pines, softened by winter light and muted greens. Moss and damp earth line the trail, while bare branches and evergreen canopies create a layered, almost hushed atmosphere. The scene invites stillness and reflection, drawing the eye forward into the depth of the forest and the calm uncertainty of what lies ahead.
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The Stoney Creek Bridge is just within the East end of Glacier Park on the Connaught track between Rogers and Flat Creek on the Mountain Sub of the Revelstoke Division of the CPR. Stoney Creek Bridge is over 600' long and 325' above the creek.
Sunrise over the pine forest in Jupiter Florida at Pine Glades Natural Area. HDR image tone mapped in Photomatix Pro and enhanced with Topaz.
These cute quick little mammals were awesome to watch, but at the same time tricky to capture, i didn't want to put the ISO up too high, but you need a quick enough shutter to grab a image, in the testing light of a pine forest, i tried my best.
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike.
Eerie light casting shadows through the pine trees in the foggy foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Durante uma subida matinal à Serra da Marofa, partindo de Freixeda do Torrão, é possível apreciar a paisagem típica da Beira Interior Norte, no concelho de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. Com 977 metros de altitude, a serra oferece uma vista panorâmica de 360º, abrangendo a bacia do Douro e a fronteira espanhola. A vegetação é rica, predominando pinhais e matos mediterrânicos, resultado de reflorestação, entremeados por amendoeiras e oliveiras. O percurso, que segue antigos caminhos rurais, conecta aldeias e proporciona contacto com a ocupação humana histórica da região. Do alto, destaca-se também a geologia da serra, com afloramentos de quartzito visíveis nos cumes. A luz da manhã ilumina os contornos do terreno, evidenciando a transição entre áreas de maior altitude e os vales agrícolas.
During a morning climb to Serra da Marofa, starting from Freixeda do Torrão, it is possible to appreciate the typical landscape of Beira Interior Norte, in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. At an altitude of 977 meters, the mountain range offers a 360º panoramic view, covering the Douro basin and the Spanish border. The vegetation is rich, with pine forests and Mediterranean scrub predominating, the result of reforestation, interspersed with almond and olive trees. The route, which follows old rural paths, connects villages and provides contact with the historical human occupation of the region. From above, the geology of the mountain range also stands out, with quartzite outcrops visible on the peaks. The morning light illuminates the contours of the terrain, highlighting the transition between higher altitude areas and agricultural valleys.
A lot of snow had fallen during the winter of 2008/2009 and even towards the end of June there was a lot of it lying around. It appears as if the last winter was colder than preceeding winters in large parts of Europe and Asia. The last time I had visited the lake it was in August 2000 and there was no snow on the ground.
The whole area as soon as you left Naran all the way to the lake was now part of the Lake Saiful Muluk National Park. It is an area of outstanding beauty and of tourist value but wildlife such as black bear, leopard, wolf, markhor, ibex, musk deer, monkey, pheasant, partridges, eagles, vultures are all quite rare now.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saiful_Muluk
Lake Saiful Muluk (Urdu: سیف الملوک)is a lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley ( 34°52′37.34″N 73°41′37.71″E) near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. At an altitude of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level it is amongst one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.
The lake is accessible by a 14 km road from Naran (which is accessible by a road from Mansehra via Balakot and Kaghan) during the summer months. On foot, the trek from Naran to the lake takes about 4-6 hours. The water is clear with a slight green tone. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake.
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake.[1] It is the story of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake.[2] The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon.
A poet and writer from Balakot, Ahmad Hussain Mujahid, has written the story of Saif ul Malook. The first edition of the book Saif ul Malook was published in 1999.
Mansehra District has had a flourishing tourism industry in the past due to its many mountain ranges and the Saiful Muluk Lake, however since the 2005 earthquake the region has seen a decrease in tourists. This lake is about ten thousand feet above the ground level of Naran, this beautiful lake reflects many colors in minutes.[3] Lately there has been an interest in building hotels in the area.[4]
More photos from my forgotten archive. This is a stunningly beautiful place to experience, seldom visited because it is on the other side of the Loch to the single track access road.
Extracts from the Wildlife Trust on the Vision for Loch Arkaig Pine Forest
"Life in the Scottish wilderness
We don’t yet know exactly what lies at the heart of this iconic landscape.
Part of the ancient forest has lain untouched for years and is believed to be home to some of Scotland’s most rare and elusive wildlife. We want to keep it that way.
With your help, we can acquire this beautiful, precious forest and restore it to a glittering example of Caledonian pine forest.
Hidden at the heart
Despite being degraded, the Loch Arkaig Pine Forest is home to many rare and important bird species, including breeding ospreys, sea eagles, golden eagles and crested tits. Undoubtedly there is more wildlife to discover.
Once we have been able to accurately survey the site we hope to find otters, red squirrels, pine martens and Scottish wildcats as well as Scottish crossbills and black grouse. The standing deadwood is home to a wide variety of fungi, lichens, mosses and invertebrates.
Caledonian conifers
Caledonian pinewoods are the UK’s only native coniferous forest, part of the vast boreal forests which encircle the northern hemisphere.
Ancient, wide-crowned ‘granny’ pines are an iconic feature of the Scottish landscape, but with just 84 native
pinewood fragments left in Scotland, many of which are shrinking from age and overgrazing, they are an endangered habitat. Native pinewood conservation is hugely important for Scotland’s biodiversity."
The parque is a vast region full of mountains, endless pine forests and some beautiful glacial lakes, most of them almost hidden high in the mountains.
Quintanar de la Sierra, Castilla Y León, Spain
Kolob Canyons are just off of Hwy 15 near the area of New Harmony, Utah. They are a part of Zion National Park. Majestic peaks, endless canyons and 2000 foot sheer cliffs.
Utror Hill Station is located in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Utror is 16 km (9.9 mi) from Kalam Valley and 120 km (75 mi) from Saidu Sharif. Utror valley is situated between 35° 20′ to 35° 48′ N latitudes and 72° 12′ and 72° 32′ E longitudes. The population of Utror is 6888 and the area of the valley is about 47,400 hectares (117,000 acres)47400 hectares. Utror valley is surrounded by Gabral and Bhan valleys on the east, upper Dir district on the west, Kalam valley on the south and Gabral valley on the north. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from Kalam, the centre of Swat Kohistan. The altitude of the valley at Utror proper is 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) and reaches to 2,900 metres (9,500 ft)2900 meters at Kandol Lake.
A young fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) pushes through the moss beneath low-hanging pine branches. Its vivid red cap, still dusted with white flakes, contrasts sharply against the lush green forest floor. Captured at ground level to emphasize the sheltered, almost secretive atmosphere of the forest microcosm — a glimpse into nature’s quiet perfection before decay and time take over.