What’s Your Preference?

Chip · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 01:00 PM

Last month, I went out to Seattle for a short visit. I found a nice "out and back" hike in the Cascades. The "out part" was mainly uphill, and the really nice views were supposed to be at the halfway point, at the top of a ridge. At the last minute, a friend decided to come with me.

Well, he unfortunately wasn't up for the challenge, and we turned around after about 45 minutes - long before we reached the ridge. I'm still pretty mad at him!

It was rainy, foggy and cloudy, though, all of which made for settings much different that what I see here in Florida. Here are 2 photos from that "way-too-short-of-a hike" hike.

Thanks for looking.

miss.v.photos · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 01:02 PM

lovely photos, very crisp and clear.
Second ones my favourite

keep it up, miss.v.photos

SoxAddict · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Stunning photos. At least you still managed to get some great shots! Forgive your friend ;-) You now know to just leave him behind unless you borrow a pack mule to carry him!

Chip · #4 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by miss.v.photos

lovely photos, very crisp and clear.
Second ones my favourite

keep it up, miss.v.photos

Thanks for the comments, miss v. As a quick FYI, the road in the second one is Interstate 90.

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Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Stunning photos. At least you still managed to get some great shots! Forgive your friend ;-) You now know to just leave him behind unless you borrow a pack mule to carry him!

Ha! I thought about leaving him behind, but that would've been too cruel, and I would've felt too guilty - he was really struggling. And, we've been friends since 1983, so I can't really hold a grudge against him. Thank you for the feedback.

pjflan7 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 02:41 PM

Seattle is a beautiful area and would be a photographer's paradise were it not for the persistent rain

moi · #6 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Great pictures Chip.Bit of a disappointment for you BUT a good memory still. Love number 2.

Hayward Taylor · #7 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 03:01 PM

Hi Chip - looking at these great images, you were pretty up high even for a short hike .. very scenic ..

lindyannajones · #8 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 03:02 PM

We honeymooned in Washington, near the rain forest. I've never seen trees or mountains that majestic. You photos, beautiful on their own merit also serve to remind me of a lovely time. Thanks, Chip. PS I did have a "huh?" moment when I read the title and saw your name. Chip? Cascades?

Chip · #9 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pjflan7

Seattle is a beautiful area and would be a photographer's paradise were it not for the persistent rain

You're right about that, Patrick. It's still a beautiful place, even in the rain.

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Originally Posted by moi

Great pictures Chip.Bit of a disappointment for you BUT a good memory still. Love number 2.

Thanks, moi. Yep - I'll now just need to make a point of going back and finishing that hike.

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Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hi Chip - looking at these great images, you were pretty up high even for a short hike .. very scenic ..

Hayward - Thank you. The trail head is a few miles from and a bit higher in elevation than the interstate. I don't know how much we climbed, but it wasn't as much as it appears in the photo.

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Originally Posted by lindyannajones

We honeymooned in Washington, near the rain forest. I've never seen trees or mountains that majestic. You photos, beautiful on their own merit also serve to remind me of a lovely time. Thanks, Chip. PS I did have a "huh?" moment when I read the title and saw your name. Chip? Cascades?

Glad to spark a memory or 2, Linda.

As for the "huh?" moment, I just try to keep you on your toes!