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OT - North Cascades

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Posted by Dave Showalter` on September 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM
OT - North Cascades
Washington's North Cascades have been on "the list" of places to see for a long time and my wife and I were finally able to backpack there last week. The locals said they had a Colorado summer, but our weather was definitely Pac NW, with rain and some snow for the early part of our trek. It's remarkable that giant peaks can be almost within reach, but you can't see them. We hiked an out and back on Copper Ridge from Hannegan pass TH and ascended Hannegan Peak on the last morning. The mountainscapes are almost cartoonish, with glaciers, granite walls and spires everywhere.

Mount Shuksan and Jagged Ridge Sunrise View From Hannegan Peak
Posted by Dave Showalter` on September 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Copper Lake Fog just after sunrise ~ I was shooting it straight and watched in amazement as the fog billowed up from the valley below.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on September 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Spotlight and storm over Mount Shuksan, Ruth Mountain and Icy Peak
Posted by Dave Showalter` on September 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Talus Reflection in Copper Lake
Posted by Dave Showalter` on September 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Low Clouds above Ruth Creek

Thanks for looking - comments appreciated.
Posted by Jody Grigg on September 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Nice stuff Dave. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Scott Fricke on September 15, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I've always wanted to go out there myself. Hard to choose a favorite but I really like the third shot.
Posted by Stan Rose on September 15, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Ive been up in that area many many times--my favorite place on this planet, hope to get back some time. Looks great, Dave!
Posted by John Mumaw on September 15, 2009 at 3:34 PM
All are real nice...looks like a beautiful place!
If pressed, I would choose 'Spotlight & Stom...' , with 'Low Clouds...' close behind.
Well done!
Posted by Jack Brauer on September 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM
I really dig "spotlight and storm" - the beautiful colors, impressive mountain, and dramatic, evil clouds.
Posted by Morris McClung on September 15, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Very nice stuff! My favorite would be the talus reflection shot. Awesome.
Posted by Jesse Speer on September 15, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful part of the country. I love the light in #3, and the "feeling" of the foggy images.
Posted by Scott Bacon on September 16, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Sweet series! :toast:

A place that I've not explored much. My list just keeps getting longer... :rolleyes:
Posted by Richard Voninski on September 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Very nice stuff. I think a field trip for us is in order.

RicheiV
Posted by Don Grall on September 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Wonderful stuff, Dave. Shuksan is one of my favorite mountains, and if I remember correctly there is a large painting of it in the Capitol in Washington D.C.
Posted by Justin Peterson on September 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Dave,

This is an awesome series! You really captured the area...now I want to go there even more. Thanks!