As I wrote a few weeks ago in my post Being Flexible, I have enjoyed the possibility to get out in Mother Nature this summer. Moreover, as I wrote then, I had just been back from a week backpacking in Northern Cascades in Washington State, USA. The photos included in this post are but a few impressions from the hike we did across Copper Ridge. We had some tremendous days in the national park close to the border of Canada.
Last week I was out backpacking again. This time we went to the Olympic Peninsula, also in the state of Washington. This is quite a different landscape, mountainous, too, but the foothills are covered with a temperature rainforest. This kind of forest is magically, and so are the mountains protruding above the rainforest. I will get back with photos from this trip when I have gotten a chance to process them.
In the meantime, and as this posted is being published, I am on my way back to Europe, first to my hometown Bergen, Norway and then about a month later off to teach a photo workshop in Prague. It’s going to be quite a busy time, but I usually thrive under much work. See you soon again. Hopefully, you will also have a chance to get out in Mother Nature these days.
Facts about the photos: All the photos were taken with my Canon Eos 5D with either a 16-35 mm lens or a 24-105 mm lens. The photos have been processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.
In Flow with Otto 
Really nice shots, Otto.
Thank you, John.
Now you’re rejuvenated, you can add more adventures. Nature is the quintessential healer.
Nature is indeed so. Thank you for your comment, Sally.
Lovely photos here Otto.
Thank you, Miriam.
Nice! Reminds me of scenes from The Deer Hunter filmed in that area.
Yes, I can see that. Thanks for the comment, Allen.
Beautiful!
Thank you, Mary.
That’s is a pretty amazing collection of photos.
I am glad you like them. Thank you, Wayne.
Beautiful place!
It was very peaceful. 🙂
What a marvellous, rejuvenating break!
It was very rejuvenating. Thanks, Sue.
What a wonderful summer you are having, Otto!
It’s really been a great summer. Thank you, Lisa.
Glorious scenery 🙂
Thanks. 🙂
Always good to be with mother nature…beautiful light great scenery : ))
Mother Nature is great for so many different things. Thank you for commenting.
Underbara, glädjerika bilder Otto. 🙂 🙂
Mange takk, Monica.
Beautiful images, Otto! Have a safe trip!!
Thank you, Indah.
Fantastic views from the place. The hut is interesting. I am wondering what it is for?
The hut is an observation tower used by rangers and to spot wildfires.
You were on top of the world! I tried those walking sticks and they work very well …i found I increased the length of my stride and gave me confidence so will get a pair. Great photos and looks like perfect weather, too.
I have not yet tried the poles, but my love one loves them. Thank you for the comment, Jane.
Otto these are the clever clicks..
Thank you. 🙂
Wow, of Wow.
Thank you so much, Paula. 🙂
Love the little cabin perched on the rocks.
Peta
Thank you, Peta.
What amazing scenery, Otto! Just stunningly beautiful.
Thank you so much. 🙂
Gorgeous views, Otto!
Thank you, Tiny.
Fabulous. You make America look good. Safe travels home and to Prague.
Thank you for the lovely comment, Linda.
I choose outdoors as much as possible, Otto. But you travel to the most wonderful places…your outdoor experiences are very special. Safe travels!
I do feel lucky that I am able to experience so many wonderful parts of the world. Thank you, Debra.
Beautiful photographs Otto! What an incredible place. Being out in the wilderness connecting with nature I think is something we all need. It recharges the batteries, reconnects us with who we are and our place in the world which is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things but I think this is something we need to know and understand. Of course some people can’t handle this realisation and stick to the cities where they feel more powerful but for most of us, knowing and understanding this empowers and heals because we come to understand the power of the wilderness, its importance, our place in it and how we need to protect it. It is after all what sustains us all not something in our arrogance as a species we can collectively destroy. .
For many people Mother Nature is important for the reasons you point to here, Adrian. And life on earth as we know it is all depending on nature, whether one is a city dweller or enjoy the gifts of nature more directly. Once again thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Very beautiful and very healthy. You clearly enjoyed yourselves.
I had a marvelous trip. 🙂 Thank you, Louis.
Wonderful images, Otto. Have a great trip. 🙂
Thank you, Sylvia.
Life at its best. Nature’s grandeur.
Can’t complain. 🙂
Such beautiful snaps. I can imagine how happy you’ll must have been to camp up there in those heavenly mountains.
But outside India, there is so much more facilities and opportunities available and means, to do all this.
Going trekking on a mountain as Beautiful as this and camping out there, would be my Rarest Dream come true, hopefully.
Love
Cattie
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It’s a privilege to be able to enjoy nature like this, and I hope you one day will be able, too. As for helping you designing you wordpress site, I don’t really know how I can…
Beautiful series of shots ~ showing Mother Nature at her best, great vistas and mountains/greens in the fresh air, and then see the hikers enjoying life. A perfect combination. The Olympics are amazing, but I am also very, very happy to have you include the Cascade Mountain range, as it is the Cascades in Oregon where as a kid we hiked, camped and learn of the mountains as a kid. 🙂
Both mountain ranges are quite special. I bet it was a fantastic experience to learn how to enjoy Mother Nature back then in the Cascade Mountains.
Beautiful images.
I am glad you like them. 🙂
It’s a pure delight to be out and about with you, Otto. Lovely impressions!
I am glad you like them. Thanks a lot.
Very beautiful mountains! They remind me of the Himalayas.
Have even more fun, Otto! 🙂
I can see the similarity. Except the Himalayas are significantly higher. 🙂
🙂
These photos are stunning!!! I so wish I could be at these places right now haha
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Thank you for the nice words, Courtney. I will check out your blog. 🙂