Sunday, January 30, 2011

My Favorite Time


The last few weekends we have spent hiking the Atalaya trail on the east side of the city. Atalaya mountain is 9121ft in elevation and the hike takes about 2 hours to the top. I love it because it's so close to my home yet when your climbing the silence is just wonderful. During the next week I will be posting photos from my hike. I hope you enjoy.
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34 comments:

  1. AllisonJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Such rugged nature is fantastic. I look forward to your pictures!

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  2. MartyJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    a wonderful shot Randy - love it so much ! the tree is amazing - love
    trees and the landscape is just beautiful !
    have a lovely day Randy
    bisous

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  3. KathyJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    You get an A for framing in this picture and a A+ for beauty!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Wonderful capture!
    Well done!
    Have a peaceful sunday Randy :)

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  5. Traveling HawkJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    A very nice perspective! I am looking forward to the rest of photos from your hike.

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  6. LowellJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    I understand. Our daughter lives at 9,000 feet in Colorado. When we visit we hike down the mountain to an old mining camp and creek. Of course, then we have to hike back up.

    I think I'm too old for that!

    Looks like a beautiful place. I'll look forward to more photos!

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  7. Regina KJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Great photo and look forward to more hiking photos.

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  8. LúciaJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I love hiking too!
    Looking forward to see your photos!
    Have a good Sunday!

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  9. cieldequimperJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I was watching an old episode of Grizzly Adams on the web the other day. This week is going to be perfect! Happy Sunday!

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  10. beckyJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I can almost smell the pines! great hike. :)

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  11. Luis GomezJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Hiking is great. I am glad you are taking your camera and showing us views.

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  12. MichelleJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I always love the overwhelming quiet when we are hiking. Great shot.

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  13. VPJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    What is better than silence with a view?

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful views.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I am so fortunate to live within walking distance to a Calif. State Park interlaced with 40 miles of trails...less the elevation you have. Hiking is a true joy. Like Farmchick said, the quiet is overwhelming. So why do so many choose to listen to Ipods while hiking? One of the great mysteries of life for me. A great shot there Randy.

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  16. JudyJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Great, I'm ready for a nice hike!

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  17. SharonJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I enlarged the photo so I could see the patches of snow between the trees in the distance.

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  18. Leif HagenJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Such wonderful beauty along your hiking route!

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  19. LeenaJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Nice view and a great shot:)

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  20. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Next best thing to being there : )

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  21. RedPatJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    You are so lucky to have such a place close to home. Great shot - look forward to more.

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  22. lizziviggiJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Love the framing with the tree at the border. It sounds like a great hike!

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  23. JackJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Hiking is a wonderful way to spend your time, for many reasons. Nice photo.

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  24. ShannonJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I cannot wait to see pictures from the hike! Looks like a fabulous spot. Hiking is good for the soul:-)

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  25. AlainJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a stunning view. I like the way you framed the view with a tree on each side. Great photo.

    Many thanks for your comments on my blog!

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  26. MagpieJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    It's nice to have something so close to home. This is a great shot. I can just smell the clean, fresh air. Looking forward to future photos.

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  27. Michael ValčićJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Looks like a great view! I can't wait to see more!

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  28. KateJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Love the composition of this photo.

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  29. JenJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    It's always good to get out in nature and recharge your batteries. Beautiful photo.

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  30. T. BecqueJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    A nice view too! Looks like a great hike.

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  31. magdaJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Randy,hi
    Welcome to my blog and many thanks for your kind words !!
    Your have very nice photos an i will follow you...
    Greetings
    Magda

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  32. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love the composition, great view too.

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  33. OlaFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I can almost smell the fresh air on this picture

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Nice angle! I like it. It's wonderful place.

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