Amazing nature
Aug 19, 2018 12:27:29 #
These amazing tiny little flowers grow at very high altitudes. These were taken at around 12,000+ feet and it is called the Alpine Tundra.
It takes years for these to grow and get established. Park Rangers will get cranky with anyone driving on or intentionally disturbing the Alpine Tundra.
However, I guess it is ok for the goats to eat them, they are part of nature! The ground is just beautiful as it looks to me like a miniature landscaping.
I don't think any one person could do a better job than nature has on it's own!
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It takes years for these to grow and get established. Park Rangers will get cranky with anyone driving on or intentionally disturbing the Alpine Tundra.
However, I guess it is ok for the goats to eat them, they are part of nature! The ground is just beautiful as it looks to me like a miniature landscaping.
I don't think any one person could do a better job than nature has on it's own!
You must see in download to get the full effect.
Aug 19, 2018 12:33:58 #
Aug 19, 2018 12:44:43 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Photolady2014 wrote:
These amazing tiny little flowers grow at very hig... (show quote)
Beautiful shots! What mountain or mountain pass? Was this any where close to the fires?
Aug 19, 2018 12:58:01 #
Aug 19, 2018 13:00:17 #
Normally I don't care for flower shots at a distance, but these are really gorgeous. Good work.
Aug 19, 2018 13:30:45 #
Aug 19, 2018 13:31:15 #
Aug 19, 2018 13:37:25 #
wdross wrote:
Beautiful shots! What mountain or mountain pass? Was this any where close to the fires?
Thanks, these were on Mt Evans off I 70 in Colorado. The fires are all around, but none were close to this. The good thing about the Alpine Tundra is it is way above tree line and so not many fires go up that high because there is nothing to burn. These flowers are like 1" tall!
Aug 19, 2018 13:39:06 #
DaveC1 wrote:
Normally I don't care for flower shots at a distance, but these are really gorgeous. Good work.
These are really quite up close as they are only like 1" tall!
Aug 19, 2018 13:51:35 #
Aug 19, 2018 14:36:18 #
These are totally lovely. Beautiful flowers, gentle curves, and richly textured rock - a winning combination!
Aug 19, 2018 15:28:28 #
Pretty amazing how life thrives in the harshest of places. Nice set.
Aug 19, 2018 15:55:34 #
Aug 19, 2018 18:19:16 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Photolady2014 wrote:
Thanks, these were on Mt Evans off I 70 in Colorado. The fires are all around, but none were close to this. The good thing about the Alpine Tundra is it is way above tree line and so not many fires go up that high because there is nothing to burn. These flowers are like 1" tall!
Do you have any good shots of the bristlecone pines that you could share? I haven't been up on Mt. Evans for the bristlecone pines for a while.
Aug 20, 2018 07:22:10 #
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