In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. We spent the last few days of our vacation visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. After driving up Kawuneeche Valley on the western end of Trail Ridge Road, and then hiking and photographing Bear Lake and Horseshoe Park, I decided to get up and take some early morning photographs in the park.
Lily Lake
My first stop was Lily Lake. I was interested in photographing someplace new and as we hadn’t come here the day before, and the drive was short, Lily Lake fit my plan nicely.
A mallard glides gracefully upon the lake.
Here’s a close-up of the mallard.
I wasn’t disappointed in the beautiful scenery at Lily Lake.
I walked a bit around the lake to take some photos of Longs Peak.
Here’s a closer view of Longs Peak.
And this is a closer view of the summit of Longs Peak.
