9.10.2014

Aqua Waters, Glacial Expression


the journey began
with a two boat
two lake ride
with a hike in between lakes
that took me deeper into the mountains before i began my hike

climbed high above Grinnell Lake
the gorgeous glacial lake above
(actually there are three lakes in the photo)


up up up


past waterfalls:

to 
Upper Grinnell Lake:


a lake with summer icebergs

found this gorgeous critter:


here are the icebergs
(sorry, I was shooting into the sun):


the rocks along the trail 
were colorful
rich in movement and design made by glaciers


a hike that I certainly recommend
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41 comments:

  1. Just a word, you are a master in photography. Photos that makes happy mood, sad though it is.
    Have a good one, Tammie.

    Tomás.

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    1. Thank you Tomás!
      Glad they inspire happiness. Good one to you too ~

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  2. Every time I see your pictures of your beautiful surrounding I like to see it with my own eyes! Unfortunately, It is not just around the corner........ so I have to postpone my trip.... again.. :(

    But I enjoy it , great pictures!

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  3. Wow - what perfect beauty!

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  4. Wow, a great hike with your excellent pics !!

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  5. THANK YOU for sharing such BEAUTY again...takes my breath away and I can feel some coolness. it's so dang hot here! ;)

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    1. hi Wanda,

      Thank you for enjoying.
      We are the opposite of hot today, slightly over 40F!

      wishing you a cool breeze.

      Thank you Lasse and Ladifi!

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  6. So much beauty leaves me breathless, wordless, filled instead with wonder.

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  7. What absolutely stunning photos!!! I have no idea where National Glacier Park is - I'll have to google it. Thanks for sharing these.

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  8. Oops Glacier National Park. LOL.

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  9. Wow, absolutely gorgeous - the color of those lakes is wonderful. That looks like a long hike.

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  10. A beautiful region, marvelous photos, the first one to die for! :-)

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    1. so glad you enjoyed the photos
      the trail photo is my favorite at the moment

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  11. Your photos are mesmerizing, Tammie. So Beautiful!
    That's a very pretty shot of the Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel too!

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    1. thank you for letting me know what the wee animal is: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, I had not gotten around to looking it up, such beautiful markings and colors.
      mesmerizing is a wonderful word, thank you.

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  12. Bonjour chère amie,

    Des photos fascinantes, je suis subjuguée par leur beauté et la magnificence du site.
    Merci de nous faire partager une telle randonnée.

    ❁ ☼ Gros bisous ☼ ❁

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  13. This land is magnificent Tammie ........thank you so much for sharing the beauty.
    Lovely photos!

    Ruby

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  14. it is snowing there at the moment ;-)

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  15. Absolutely brilliant Tammie.
    I love those icebergs.
    The news of snow in Alberta means it wont be long before we are enjoying your Winter Wonderlands.

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  16. WOW...this place looks like heaven on earth...

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  17. oh tammie, what beauty... and what a slendid photo of the chipmunk!

    thank you for this... : )

    xoxo

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    1. hello Lynne,

      it was such a beautiful four days
      the weather was right and i hit the road
      since the snow has come to the high mountains, might melt some or all of it
      but that was a perfect window to wander and explore
      Montucky told me in the comments that the chipmunk looking critter is a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. I had never seen or heard of one before.

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  18. Wow what a hike and such a beautiful blue lake, you're certainly making the most of these Summer days!

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  19. So stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Maravillosa excursión Tammie!
    Ojalá yo pudiera hacerla.
    Buenas fotos amiga!
    Besos!

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    1. Tammie wonderful trip!
      I wish I could do it.
      Good photos friend!
      Kisses!

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  21. Beautiful scenery and so worth the climb. I love the colourful rocks and that little furry creature - maybe a chipmunk? The colour of the lakes is gorgeous!

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  22. Grandiose Landschaftsaufnahmen!

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  23. Your photos are gorgeous! The scenery is unreal! Such beauty.

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  24. Such beautiful scenery and colour. I love the icebergs and the freshness that surrounds them.

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  25. Wow! Such gorgeous views really do help my spirit! :~) Have you been to Iceberg Lake? It's quite spectacular as well. xo

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  26. Wow.. that's absolutely stunning. What a treat for the eyes.

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  27. It seems I lost my comment.. trying again..
    Stunning photos! What an adventure! :)
    Beautiful scenery and those lovely bluegreen
    waters! Huge waterfall and exciting stones by
    the mountain path! And you met a critter, how fun!
    You are brave :)
    Peace and love, always :)

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  28. Tammie,
    I have just been treated to wonderful mountainous vacation! Thanks, I needed that now that I am back to work and summer holidays are over! What a feast for the eyes!

    Renee

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  29. Oh my Tammie, that is such glorious scenery, breathtaking indeed, a feast for the eyes.

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  30. Mountain landscapes always inspire me.

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Warm greetings to you~

Thank you for visiting and also for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Seeing anew through your eyes and heart mean so much to me!

Tammie