The clouds were resting on the mountaintops...
Alternate title:
'Exploring', But Not Over This Bridge!
Alternate title:
'Exploring', But Not Over This Bridge!
We were 4-wheeling and exploring some old Alaskan mining roads high in the mountains when we encountered this old bridge missing most of its timbers. We were able to drive through the woods, ford the stream, and regain the road, hence bypassing the bridge. The stream was composed of glacier and snow melt and runoff from rain. It had been a steady drizzle all morning, and we weren't expecting nor concerned about flash floods. Also at this point, the valley walls were pretty steep, and it looked like the stream depth had never been more than a few feet deep.
Click on the photo to enlarge to full page width. You will have to scroll up and down to see the full photo. Most of the sky in this photo is resting on the ground and rushing down this icy cold stream. I was so anxious to get on up the road, I forgot to shoot to the left and right so that I could stitch together a panorama. Well, this was not the first time, nor would it be the last during this trip.
Clouds Resting
Leave a comment and let us know if you like the view.
Where we forded the stream, it was about 40-50 feet wide and 18 inches deep. I put on my high top rubber boots and waded across checking for firmness of the stream bed and for holes. Then Martha drove across.
There were thousands of photos that we missed because we were so stunned by the view or the experience. We are explorers at heart, naturalists by choice, and photographers when we remember to capture the moment.
There were thousands of photos that we missed because we were so stunned by the view or the experience. We are explorers at heart, naturalists by choice, and photographers when we remember to capture the moment.
Leave a comment and let us know if you like the view.
PS: Martha is a lot better at capturing the moment, and reminding me to get the photo, than I am.
Troy and Martha
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I'm glad you caught this one! I imagine the panorama would have been a wonder.
ReplyDeleteWell,
ReplyDeletewho would have thought that clouds need some rest too, every once in a while? Beautiful captured! :-)
You really get around and get to see some interesting places. Nice shot and I suppose a great adventure as well. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteA cloud resting! Awesome concept. I love the glacier fed falls. Amazingly beautiful, and stunningly green. Wow!
ReplyDeleteNice, low sky. And the green is incredible.
ReplyDeleteI think I would have driven, too!
That is a stunning shot, I love everythign about this pic.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Regina In Pictures
I guess everyone needs rest every now and then. Love this capture.
ReplyDeleteWell caught my friends.
ReplyDeleteI certainly like the view and when I enlarged the photo, it was breath taking!
ReplyDeleteClever take on the Sky Watch theme. The mist is mist-erious!
ReplyDeleteAwesome capture, Troy!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the waterfall is coming right out of those clouds! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, a restful scene--very nice.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are fantastic. The green compliments the low clouds. Beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteWow, great shot, love the term "Cloud Resting"
ReplyDeleteProbably true. In some instances the best memories are from the photos not taken. It's a balancing act, and to much of the camera can get in the way.
ReplyDeleteSnapping what you are seeing should definitely be lowest on the priority list. You can miss so much while trying to capture one little part of the experience on film. I frequently don't take my camera just so I can experience something fully and without trying to catch it.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm glad you take the time to catch so much!
So beautiful. It is amazing how much beauty one can capture with a camera.
ReplyDeleteThe scene is magnificent and the photo does it justice. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTroy: Another neat capture from Alaska, what a dream trip.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad it was caution first and driving across after. Streams after rain can be very treacherous.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got through. You got a good picture anyway and I prefer you both to be safe.
Great adventure. Reminds me of our jaunt in a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix down the "old" Raton Pass in Raton, NM. Have a great weekend. Pappy
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteIncredible place to be able to be out 4 wheeling.. Lucky you two
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful photo with the mist over the water:)
ReplyDeleteLovely ... the fog, the falls .. the feelings
ReplyDelete:-Daryl
I love the thought of 'clouds resting' ... and the photo is beautiful indeed.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
storyteller
Absolutely gorgeous! Happy SWF!!
ReplyDeleteTroy and Martha, thanks as always for taking us on your journy with you.. looks a bit thick to find a path around the rickety bridge, but I am so glad you did..
ReplyDeleteI like the sens of pensive moodiness in the picture. I definitely resonate with the notion of being a photographer when I remember to.
ReplyDeleteTroy & Martha : This is a mind blowing landscape shot. WOW...WOW...what a shot. Thomas
ReplyDeletewonderfull clouds-resting Troy and Martha!
ReplyDeleteAre you sure they didn;t travel to Holland instead? Because I saw clouds like yours here in Holland on Sunday/Yesterday, see my blog.
Bye happe week wiskhes from JoAnn,
www.joannwalraven.blogspot.com
Troy, such beauty. It is like a place where dreams are born and die, or where prayers begin. No wonder you were awestruck. I would be also. I am now!
ReplyDeleteI loved the view! What a beautiful shot. Your day 4-wheeling sounds like so much fun.
ReplyDelete:-)