Pike's Peak by bobrgallegos
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Pike's Peak is a mountain on the front range of the Rocky Mountains 10 Miles (16Km) West of Colorado Springs. This is where Steve, many of You know as (eekdog) a fine artist and friend lives. It was originally called "El Capitan" by Spanish settlers. The Mountain was renamed Pike's Peak after Zebulan Pike Jr., an explorer who led an expedition to the Southern Colorado area in 1806. The Arapahoe name is "Heey-Otoyoo", meaning (Long Mountain) At 14,115 feet (4,302m) it is the 31st highest mountain and one of the 57 peaks above 14,000ft (4300m) in Colorado. It rises 8300ft. (2500m) above the city of Colorado Springs. It is also the eastern most 14,000ft. peak in the United States. Here it is seen from the colorful rock formation known as The Garden of the Gods. Thanks for stopping by. Information was taken from Wikipedia. Please zoom.
Comments (47)
magnus073
This is a really fantastic capture of Pike's Peak, what an epic view Bob
Celart
Wow. That's great. Nice place and shot. Well done
wysiwig
I remember old Zebulon. Died during the War of 1812. He was only 34. This is a terrific capture, beautifully framed. I do prefer the Arapahoe name though.
blinkings
A gorgeous part of the world.
jayfar
A superb capture and brilliant info Bob.
alanwilliams
utterly superb
dakotabluemoon
Oh wow dude this is spectacular and great info candy to the eye.
Anim8dtoon
Stunning photo! This brings back memories of trips to Colorado with my parents and two brothers when we were growing up. Thank you for posting this!
eekdog
cool to see you were in the area Bob. love this shot of the mtn i have taken shots of also. them trees on the rock to the right, the smaller ones on the left have not grown but a few inches over the last 30 years. great capture and info my friend.
Faemike55
Very cool photo and great information
Jean_C
Splendid landscape, colors and sky are fantastic, excellent shot! Thanks for the infos.
Leije
Wonderful landscape, excellent shot and nice infos !
neoexcello
Gorgeous photo, and I remember the Garden of the Gods so fondly from several childhood vacations. I grew up near Kansas City, and Colorado was always our vacation destination. Thanks for taking me back to a happy memory!
X-PaX
Beautiful capture. I like the wide view very much.
pat40
Fantastic Scene
kbrog
Beautiful terrain and sky, superb capture! :)
West_coaster07
Wonderful work!!!
moochagoo
I really love that view.
Sea_Dog
Superb! Wonderful composition. Beautiful image.
Hendesse
Fantastic view. A superb shot!!
mickeyrony
The nature is so nice whit us . But if we take bad things . She can change is mind . Just beautiful the way you took it my friend ((5++))
drifterlee
Really beautiful shot!!!!!!
Isabelle711
My friend this gorgeous view is most breathtaking. :)))))) I love everything about this image. :)))))) Gorgeous sky and mountains. :))))) Most excellent capture. :)))))) My friend thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
jeroni
I love the color and light on this... Great shot
blondeblurr
I am always in awe of such majestic mountains, wonderful display of mother nature! and what an interesting name: 'Heey-Otoyoo' - can hardly pronounce it! ;) super effort, Bob BB
npauling
A lovely shot of this beautiful place and it has great clarity too.
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ia-du-lin
wonderful landscape, great shot
Fidelity2
Superb! 5+! Thanks.
junge1
Great capture. I came close whiloe driving from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista in late November. Didn't know about the easternmost 14,000-footer.