Mt. Hood Sunset

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 24, 2012309 views11 comments

Mt. Hood is bathed in the warm rays of sunset while colorful lupines and asters glow in an alpine meadow along the Timberline Trail in the Mt. Hood Wilderness. The gnarled and stunted trees attest to the ferocity of weather at timberline on the slopes of Mt. Hood. This is the same location of my last post, "Western Cascades Sunset". We are looking into the upper reaches of the Zigzag Canyon and river draining off of Zigzag Glacier high up on Mt. Hood. While I have not yet hiked to the best location on the mountain for wildflowers at Paradise Park, the lupine and asters here were quite lovely. Hopefully I will be in shape for that trek next season. As many of you know I am continuing on my journey of recovery from way too many gallons of chemo infused into my veins. But that is in the past and this hike was fantastic therapy for me

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on August 24, 2012 at 3:49 AM

gorgeous warm light. makes one want to burst into song - "the hills are alive ..." doesn't knock me over but quietly elegant.

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Comment posted by Rob Blakers on August 24, 2012 at 5:31 AM

What an utterly gorgeous location. These exposed tree-line environments would have to be my favourite places on the planet to be, in nice weather!. A showcase of American perfection. Thanks for letting me feel the glow :-)

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on August 24, 2012 at 6:33 AM

Phil - Best of luck on your recovery - looks like you are well on your way. I might cosider darkening the mnt. shadows especially, asthey look a little too grey and washed out to me-maybe even the grasses shadows in the flowers areas as well. It appears that there is some latitude to do this if you wanted. I think this would give some added punch to some already great light you found.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on August 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

It's hard to go wrong with such a subject and light. The composition is solid and this results in a very pleasing shot. All the best on your way to recovery.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on August 24, 2012 at 11:32 AM

This is such a beautiful scene. nice warm golden light and a solid comp. Best luck on your recovery.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 24, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Gorgeous warm light Phil. It also has a tranquil feel about it. All the best for your recovery.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 25, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Phil,

Beautiful, warm light, beautiful color. No nits from me.

Lon

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on August 26, 2012 at 12:05 AM

Very nice image Phil. I really like the foreground flowers and the textures on the mountain created by the side lighting. Glad to see you are out hitting the trail after your chemo. I hope you have a quick recovery!

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 26, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Well done. Nice light, well composed and perfectly processed.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on August 26, 2012 at 9:44 PM

There are few things that can offer the therapy and healing that mountain views like this do. Lovely light across the whole landscape. I would have loved to see the flowers a little bigger, but I know that sometimes can be a real challenge.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Hi Phil, Beautiful! I love the warm glow of the light. This has a wonderfully peaceful feel. I'm very glad you are recovering and hope you do make the trek next season!

Nick bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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