Winter Mountain

[Wicked Dark]

So we decided to hike the tallest mountain in southern NH, Mt. Monadnock. It checks in at 3100ft and some change. Not too steep, but not a very easy hike either. Luckily it's popular enough that the trail was tramped down by others. Good day for hiking though - 20s and calm. Above the tree line was another story, but we didn't stay long.

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The light was pretty crap for photography, so I shot about 10 frames. This was the best. I like the low clouds, but wish the sun could have been out at least a little to bring up the windblown texture of the snow. Oh well. Some days are about the pictures, some days are about the journey.

[Bambi]

this shot is quite lovely! I'd love to do this hike with you.

[Hillbillygirl]

And what a beautiful journey it was, by looking at this pic. Believe me, I can see the windblown texture of the snow quite well. Very nicely done, in some very tough conditions WD.

[Mad Aussie]

Cool. I can feel the heaviness of the day.

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks guys. Of course the clouds moved off the sun by the time we got back to the car. Ah, life.

[Richard]

This is quite an interesting scene, I like the contrasting light foreground and sky and dark middle, almost the complete opposite of typical landscape.

[Wicked Dark]

It is inverted, isn't it? I'm glad it works though. thanks, Richard.

[Marko]

Lovely scene WD, excellent exposure here!

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks M. I wish the light had been better, but I'm glad this one came out ok.

[edG]

very nice landscape, can't add anything else as the others have said it already

[aubintbay]

Nicely done. I like the view!

[Wicked Dark]

thanks a bunch. Monadnock's view is tough to beat anytime of the year.

[asnow]

Beautiful view nicely captured.