Chain Lakes Loop Trail Photo

Photographer’s Note

This past August I did some hiking up Mt Baker. This was my first summer up there and I found the scenery in this park simply stunning. I am going to restrict my postings to a series of photos that will display the wonderful beauty of the Mt Baker park area.
This was taken August 5th with still abundance of snow on the mountains. The snow on the road up to Artist Point was cleared just two weeks earlier. The lake on this side of the table is Bagley lake. The trail leads down to the water and then across a bridge to the other side. The trail leads up to the top table ridge that you can see included in the workshop. Once up to that table you can see a wonderful view of Mt Shuksan behind you and also Mt Baker. This was one of the confusing things I learnt about Mt Baker. And that is you will never see the Mt Baker peak unless you climb to the top of that ridge. Once you get up there a wonderful panorama view ( a later posting ) opens up before your eyes. Although I did hike many trails this past summer I would have to say that Mt Baker offers the hiker some spectacular views of alpine scenery. This photo is just the start of the Chain Lakes Loop. Enjoy!

robertosalguero, aloyho, ecat, marjan, macondo, Dyerco, gneufeld, Henryk_Bilor, jaywalker, Merline has marked this note useful

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robertosalguero (110) 2007-10-28 21:22

Hello Paul,

This is impressive. The natual views of this area are well presented in your image. The colours and the reflections on the lake add so much to the beauty of this place. Interesting and useful information in your note. Thanks Paul.

Roberto

aloyho (6109) 2007-10-28 21:45

Hi Paul,
As I look at this shot I can feel the rush of cool air sweeping through the valley as evident from the water surface. Amazing place and beautifully captured to allow me to totally enjoy this scene. Excellent clarity and lighting control. Splendid shot!!

Regards and a nice day ahead.

ViktorVaughn (1517) 2007-10-28 21:52

Very beautiful locale, and I like how the river leads into the lake. It was a very beautiful day, and I am surprised by all the snow even in August! No signs of human influence at all, gorgeous nature shot.

Regards

ecat (7) 2007-10-28 21:56

Hello Paul,
This is a gorgeous photo, I especially love the saturated colors in the sky and the trees. You've really captured the clarity that comes with mountains. Thank you for sharing this,

Erin

testmaniac (12262) 2007-10-28 22:54

Hi Paul,nice nature shot with great colors and composition!Is looking very beautiful place!
TFS and regards,
Philip

marjan (6093) 2007-10-28 23:12

hi Paul, wonderful nature and excelent shot with good coloure and useful info.

behnammoh (65) 2007-10-28 23:32

Beautiful shot Paul

Weldone

BehnaM

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2007-10-29 1:22

Hello Paul,
An incredible look into the beginning of the Northern Cascades. Excellent PoV and lighting. I see that you used a tripod here,
Excellent shot...
Steve

macondo (13271) 2007-10-29 4:51

Hello Paul.
Back to your forte - the breathtaking landscape, sharp as a tack. Beautiful shot of this alpine scenery. A beautiful range of greens and superbly exposed snow under a deep blue sky. I look forward to the later uploads.
Regards,
Andrew

Dyerco (9296) 2007-10-29 5:43

Beautiful colour and clarity here Paul. I like the POV as it includes the collection of rocks in the lower right with,I presume, a stream running out of the lake. Well done. TFS.
Phil

Cormac (26455) 2007-10-29 7:05

Beautiful scene! There is nothing quite like the mountains in the summer, when the snow is gone. I've been to this place a few times and this shot really shows what it's like there - the rocky cliffs and the small lakes. Great colour and clarity, well done!

gneufeld (15233) 2007-10-29 9:32

Hi Paul,
A very nice clear shot with perfectly saturated colors - those greens are stunning especially up against the snow covered mountainside. Great composition with wonderful detail and sharpness. TFS. Gerald

jjcordier (25218) 2007-10-30 0:08

Paul
Superbe paysage et cadrage impeccable. Avec en plus, cette lumière superbe, celà donne une magnifique image.
Amicalement
JJ

jaywalker (12302) 2007-11-01 10:11

Hi Paul, This is an amazing scene, the lighting is superb, you have managed to contrast the worth of the brilliant blue sky against the snow covered hill sides, picture postcard, I could sit all day & admire, kind regards Wilson.

anesugur (16998) 2007-11-02 13:31

Hi Paul,
Very nice scenery.
Excellent colors, light, details with superb POV.
Nice work.
Best regards. Uğur

Merline (6578) 2007-11-04 9:26

Paul,
so beautiful... Those shades of green in the rocks and the water are amazing. I love the texture of the lake too, your composition is impeccable, wondrous light, it's all sharp as a razor, all on that deep blue as a canvas.
Compliments.

Michèle