UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

This set of photos of the Palouse was taken from Steptoe Butte (3612 feet), the highest point in the Palouse area. We were leaving the area and had planned on taking photos earlier but high winds and cloudy weather delayed our departure. When we got to the top parking area, the wind was so high that I could not go above the lot. The first five shots were taken in a left to right arc covering about 200 degrees of the view. The next five were taken from the road as it would around the butte to get scenes covering the entire view.

These shots are a combination of tripod shots (with me holding it down and attempting a gentle shutter release) and hand held shots bracing against the wind. I used my 100 - 400mm lens and my 24 - 70 wide angle. I hope that this mix gives you an idea what it is like to survey this beautiful area from a height.

A better overview and description of the area is available in this link to the Washington State description of the Palouse. (http://www.sevenwondersofwashingtonstate.com/the-palouse.html)

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Brokenland

This is you best image, which I've cropped and edited.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Beautiful country scape series, Mike.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Spectacular 🖤🖤🖤🖤

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Spectacular, endless vistas of beauty
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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Awesome, Mike. Did you give permission for someone to edit your image and screw it up? Just asking.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Mike.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

That really brings out texture and tone.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Earnest, it is beautiful country.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You are very generous, Joe, as usual.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Ken. In Utah we are very nice and laid back.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate your kind comment, Jim.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Spectacular photos Mike! I've been through the Palouse several times but never stopped at the Butte. I'll have to fix that.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Keith, the Butte overview really shows the area well.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Fabulous set, Mike. The downloads are beautiful. The views are spectacular.