It’s been a long journey so far. I have gone to the Rocky Mountain National Park, staying in Estes Park, Colorado. This trip has given me a new found respect for both the United States and it’s conservationist system. I love the beauty of all these parks, and thus purchased an interagency annual pass. So anyone that is interested in visiting any of these fine establishments, feel free to ask if I would like to come along.
Right when I arrived at the park, I was filled with awe. Here are some of the trees, both living and dead, that make up the Rockies.
A couple of deer grazing in the fields. A truly magnificent experience to be so immersed in nature.
Marmots.
Interesting rock formations within the tundra region.
A view of the adjacent mountain range.
Another animal encounter, this time with a deer.
A tagged goat.
And it’s family.
Moose were also prevalent in the park, just wished I found some with larger antlers.
More deer.
silhouettes.
Sunset shot, not very interesting but I kind of like the textures of it.
A morning at Dream Lake.
One of the many streams that flow through the park.
Mother resting at the Emerald Lake.
More rivers and streams.
Andrew’s glacier.
Alberta Falls.
And a morning at Bierstadt Lake.
gorgeous!!
Kelvin,
Both morning shots are peacful, colorful,… love all.
Andrew – I don’t know really why the trees end. But I do know that the tundra climate and the altitude reduce the amount of trees on top of the mountain. My guess for suddenly ending in the “field” is due to the environment such as animals as well as the climate. I read something in South Dakota that said that the animals and wildfires reduce the spread of the tree line.
Thank you for all your comments.
Wait, for these wildlife photos have you been carrying around your 400?
Yeah, I carried the 400 in my trunk in case of these wildlife encounters.
Lots of winners here! Nice shots, the one of the “adjacent mountain range”, what’s with the darker trees suddenly ending in the “field”?