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