“There are some places so beautiful they can make a grown man break down and weep.”
–Edward Abbey
The photograph, used with permission, is “Moonlit Simplicity -V” © Erik Stensland, Estes Park, Colo. It was taken just east of Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. That’s Hallet Peak on the left and Flattop Mountain on the right.
It must be amazing to have an environment like that, Susan .. and I know you appreciate it more than do many. Long may your enjoyment last !
This location is not exactly in my neighborhood. It’s about 90 minutes of driving and then hiking a mile or so. I’ve been there once or twice in the distant past, but never at night. I have to count on Stensland now to get to the good places at the right times and bring back shots like this. Takes my breath away.
That looks wonderful.
I know you are probably closer to Yosemite (which would be on my bucket list if I were any kind of traveler), but Rocky Mountain National Park is well worth visiting and is my favorite place in the world.
I haven’t been in the rockies since I was a kid, but it is on my list to see again.
Good to know. They aren’t going anyplace. 😉