SNOW FIRS OF THE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST MOUNT CHAPIN Just because it is overcast

Just because it is overcast and gloomy

I made my way around the north end of the lake and stayed to photograph the two moose for another forty five minutes with Hallett Peak

A beautiful closeup view of a frozen french canyon falls

A reflection of Hallett Peak onto Dream Lake during the early morning hours on this August day in Rocky Mountain National Park

SNOW FIRS OF THE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST MOUNT CHAPIN Just because it is overcastI arrived early in the morning near Salt Creek Falls to photograph the recent snow storm the Cascade Mountains had received. As I was snowshoeing along, I came upon this majestic scene of snow covered fir trees. Stopping me in my tracks, I gazed out into the wilderness in awe at how beautiful this scene was. (173 657)