Sun Meets Snow
A battle between the elements.
Towering Perch
From the lower ramparts. This photo was taken with a 400x zoom. I had quite a hike ahead of me.
Edoras Pass
Hobbit footprints no doubt.
Wind Wiped
High atop these Crater Lake peaks the trees were no match for the wind
Tree Peak
Can you find the distant mountain between these trees?
Contrast of Beauty
Blanket of snow, cast shadows, windblown trees and blue skies
Dusted
Half of these trees were covered in the blown in snow.
Frosted Tips
High winds and deep snow, these Crater Lake trees didn't stand a chance
Stands Alone
Even this mighty tree was no match for the gale strength winds
Painted White
Weather has a way of making beauty more beautious
White Walled
Did I feel like I was walking through a winter kingdom? Yes....yes I did
Snow Encrusted
The snow was literally caked onto the branches. So precisely too.
Wonderview
The lake isn't the only marvel here at Crater Lake
White Wonders
Breathtaking right? I mean I've never seen snow do this to trees before. Not this extreme at least
Flash Frozen
Its almost like these trees were frozen on sight.
Even The Small
No tree was safe from the wrath of winter
Path More Traveled
Some clever backcountry skier had beaten me to the top it appears.
Gold Of Green
If green were a commodity I'd be a rich man.
Frosted Tips II
A cascade of snow tipped pines.
Keep Walking
It wouldn't be for another half a year before I realize the detriment of not wearing sun glasses in the snow
The Great White Tree
Did I mention I felt like I was walking with the Fellowship? NERD!
Crater Kingdom
Surely the lord's kingdom.
Burnt Gnarls
The gnarly and knotted tree had fallen.
Lake's First Peek
I was not rounding the other side of the mountain top and Crater Lake made itself present
