Cooper Spur 2 - The High Cascades by Cosine
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Because of the rainy weather we've had recently, the atmosphere is much cleaner than I expected it to be at this time of year. But that allowed us to see farther than usual. In this shot are three of Washington State's highest peaks. From the left we see Mt. St. Helens at 8,365 ft (2,550 m), then Mt. Rainier at 14,410 ft (4,392 m) and Mt. Adams at 12,276 ft (3,742 m). The distance to St. Helens and Adams is about 65 miles (105 km) and to Rainier it's about 115 miles (185 km).
In the near-to-middle distance, there's a darker line of hills, with a bump that's almost at the center of this picture. That bump is Mt. Defiance, which I hiked two weeks ago. Since I uploaded a shot of Mt Hood from Mt Defiance, I wanted to be sure to get a shot of Defiance from Hood. :-)
The bare gray dirt is the lateral moraines of Eliot Glacier, of which I have some good shots, too. Stay tuned...
Comments (21)
OldHippieKeyboard
Wow! This is a magnificent view! I really need to get away from the flat areas of the beach for a while... Your POV and capture is absolutely perfect. I'm in awe.
auntietk
Wow. I'm speechless. (I know it doesn't look that way, but it took me a really long time to get there!)
ralfy
thsis view is awesome...endless panorama! thx for it
barbdennist
This is one AWESOME shot, Dennis. You are one fantastic photographer!! Ken and I are going to Mt. Ranier tomorrow, just for the day.
kansas
A fantastic shot of these mountains. Thanks for sharing.
Ceyzpurplestang
Awesome shot .... To be able to see mountains that far away is just amazing ...
MrsLubner
Outstanding shot of this incredibly beautiful vista! The 3 mountains all visible is a real treat! Gorgeous.
erskogly
What a view! I'm looking forward to following your progress further up this mountain:)
Hendesse
The view is really fascinating. A superb shot of this beautiful and impressive landscape!!
cameraobscura2
What a great view you experienced. One can see clearly what the first white explorers must have felt when they stood at a similar spot and saw what you did. Thank you for sharing. egmont
BibbyBear
What a spectacular view - this really must have been an awe-inspiring trip for you - it certainly is for me looking at this capture. Amazing details shown here and superb clarity. xx
lizzibell
Beautiful view...
tresamie
Moraines! I was wondering what those bare dirt mounds were, lol. This is stunning. It looks like there is a 'cloud sea' just beyond Mt. Defiance. It's great that the highest peaks were well lit, they look magnificent.
RobyHermida
Nice!!!!
sharky_
A most beautiful view. Excellent shot. Aloha
nongo
Yeah, JCV2 of the great Northwest!!!!!!!!!! Amazing capture, I love how the weather was just perfect for you to see all three mountain tops!!!! You can see how Mt St Helens is so flat on top, ready to blow again??!!! This is part of the "ring of fire" right?? We're surrounded by a string of volcanos! Superb image Dennis!!!!
foxxmulder70
Fantastic way to capture all 3 peaks! And with superior clarity!
onefeather
Oh dear heavens! what a spectacular view! and an awesome hike too I bet! How long did you hike? As in days/hours/weeks LOL Egads .. Makes me dizzy thinking bout it!
alhak
wow, wonderful view, talk about a head in the clouds shot!
kimariehere
WOW! what a grand and glorious view!!! love those amazing snow capped peaks rising up in the distance!!! beautiful!!
weezy136
I can see clearly now..... Wonderful shot, Dennis.