Monday, January 31, 2011

Hike #2


The air was cool on the day of the hike but as we climbed higher it became crisp and cold. As air became thinner in the higher elevation and colder it got you felt more alive with every breath. Maybe not for this tree lying in the snow. It did however look like it was reaching for the sunlight.
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30 comments:

  1. AllisonJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    The clarity of this picture makes my lungs freeze with the thought of the crisp air going in and out. Such sunlight on the snow, too!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Work that body :)
    I like that screen of shades!
    Have a fabulous new week Randy :)

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  3. OlivierJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    le soleil donne de belles ombres sur la neige

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  4. VPJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I didn't get the snow at first, that's a lucky tree!

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  5. Traveling HawkJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    The melted snow shows that spring is not far....

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  6. martyJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    it was cold but really beautiful !
    the sun, snow and shadows ! I love
    that place !
    Wish you a nice week Randy
    bisous

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  7. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Well seen. Glad there is fresh air where you are !

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  8. KathyJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I once lived in Flagstaff (right at7,000 elevation) and I remember that rush of adrenaline when you first stepped out on a winter's morning in the thin mountain air.

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  9. LowellJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I love hiking in the mountains, although it isn't as easy now as it used to be. Might be due to the aging process. :-)

    Love the shot, with the tree sticking out of the snow...as you say, maybe reaching for the sun!

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  10. SharonJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Love all the shadows on that patch of snow.

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  11. LúciaJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Beautiful shadows Randy!
    Have a good Monday! ;-)

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  12. Life Is A Road TripJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Lovely photo, Randy. I love the shadows on the snow.

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  13. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Wow it's beautiful!Impressive shadows in this picture!
    hugs and a nice week,
    Léia

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  14. johnnyJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Bonito contraste las sombras sobre la nieve¡¡¡
    Buena semana

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  15. Tommy Andre NekkoyJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    it looks like spring is just around the corner?

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  16. Irredento UrbanitaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Plants will always look for sun light to survive. Winter shadows.

    Regards

    Valery

    [Barcelona Daily Photo]

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  17. Luis GomezJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Nice shot Randy!

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  18. MagpieJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Isn't it amazing how close the colors blue and white really are? The shadows on the snow are wonderful. I think I would be reaching for the sun also.

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  19. magdaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I really like stretching out a hand to the sun, wonderful photo Randy !!!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Great shadows on the snow, lovely!

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  21. Youth_in_AsiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I like your hiking photos. Looks beautiful. There's nothing like that crisp, clean air in your lungs.

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  22. HalcyonJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I love the shadows on the snow. Very pretty photo.

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  23. MarcelJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Still snow.. wow

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  24. cieldequimperJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I wonder if it'll pull through.

    Thank you for your lovely comment today! :-)

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  25. CarolaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    "...you felt more alive with every breath."
    That's it. No better words to describe this great feelings on a hike.

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  26. RedPatJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Hiking on a sunny day like that - must have been fabulous! Love the shadows.

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  27. beckyJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    It's going to be looking a lot more snowy in the next couple of days~ can't wait!

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  28. MichelleJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Crisp winter air can be so refreshing.

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  29. T. BecqueJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    You're making me think of doing a hike next weekend!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Great shot! Shadows on snow is wonderful.

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