Olympic NP continued
Aug 11, 2017 22:06:39 #
Here are a few photos from today's visit into the park. Viewing the downloads is recommended.
The Elwha River had a couple of dams along its path. Beginning in 2011 the restoration of this river and removal of the dams began. The dams are now gone and the salmon are free to follow their path from the mountain stream to the ocean and back again. The eco system is still in recovery, but progressing nicely.
Hurricane Ridge is a mountain ridge along the Olympic Mountain chain about 17 miles south of Port Angeles, WA. You can see from the photo that it looks very hazy when looking out over the mountain range from here. This is not the normal look but the effects of all the smoke from the fires in British Columbia. The haze actually diminished somewhat from my first visit here two days ago. Then you could not see the snow capped peaks of Mount Olympus.
The Elwha River had a couple of dams along its path. Beginning in 2011 the restoration of this river and removal of the dams began. The dams are now gone and the salmon are free to follow their path from the mountain stream to the ocean and back again. The eco system is still in recovery, but progressing nicely.
Hurricane Ridge is a mountain ridge along the Olympic Mountain chain about 17 miles south of Port Angeles, WA. You can see from the photo that it looks very hazy when looking out over the mountain range from here. This is not the normal look but the effects of all the smoke from the fires in British Columbia. The haze actually diminished somewhat from my first visit here two days ago. Then you could not see the snow capped peaks of Mount Olympus.
Marymere Falls
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Interesting root cluster along the trail
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Moss covered trees and large ferns
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Elwha River
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Elwha River from old Glines Canyon dam
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Hurricane Ridge
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Madison Falls
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Aug 11, 2017 22:19:47 #
randave2001 wrote:
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These are all stunning; I especially like the moss covered trees and ferns; great textures. Your photos do the scenes justice. First rate job. Matt
Aug 11, 2017 23:02:02 #
Aug 11, 2017 23:13:18 #
Very lovely area and equally nice photographs.
--Bob
--Bob
randave2001 wrote:
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Aug 11, 2017 23:31:51 #
Aug 12, 2017 00:01:05 #
randave2001 wrote:
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Breath-taking scenics, Dave. To lay eyes on these amazing vistas is to witness some of God's most spectacular creations.
Aug 12, 2017 01:52:18 #
Super series Dave, beautiful scenery and excellent compositions. 
Aug 12, 2017 06:29:09 #
Dave, great images! have you ever been to the Hoe Rain forest? Almost prehistoric and not far from where you were!
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Aug 12, 2017 09:10:23 #
Great series, Dave. You did justice to the area with these beautiful shots!
Aug 12, 2017 09:26:07 #
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