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.