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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Grand Canyon National Park sunset. Spectacular!

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

An iron fisted rock on the #PacificCrestTrail near Blue Lakes Road in #California holds a tight grip on a tree growing through its palm, For #RockinTuesday. #ECK #landscapephotography #hiking #nature #mountains #WestCoastKin #outdoors #trails

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Katherine Mancuso @katherinemancuso.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Lake McDonald Creek Glacier National Park, Montana #RockinTuesday

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The best way to see the Grand Canyon is on the back of a mule. The edge is closer than it appears.

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foresterbob @foresterbob.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Somewhere near the Utah - Nevada border on US Highway 50. Pic taken June 2017, so exact location is no longer in my memory bank! #photography #landscape #backroads #travel

Looking down a long stretch of straight highway. Juniper trees line both sides of the road in the foreground. Mountains rise on the far side of a barren valley.

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A morning #sunrise view out my lodging window in Torla, #Spain last week, looking towards some peaks in Parc Nacional Torla-Ordesa. For #Stunday, and for #ColorADay #OrangeSun with some orange tints on the mountain rocks. #ECK #landscapephotography #outdoors #WestCoastKin #scenery #NationalParks

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This squirrel was just posing for tourists. Never moved. Grand Canyon National Park.

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Grand Canyon National Park. My pictures don't do it justice.

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When in Colorado Springs, you have to stroll through the Garden of the Gods.

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday "Another pretty and pretty certain place to get clear, blue skies is in the high desert of Central Oregon. A more recent picture of my visit to Smith Rock. Ancient and lovely." -mick #Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon #StateParks #Mountains

This image displays Smith Rock State Park, a renowned scenic and recreation destination located in the high desert region of Central Oregon. Key Details About the Location Geology: The dramatic cliffs are composed of welded tuff and basalt rock formations that tower up to 550 feet above the canyon floor. The River: Winding along the base of the sheer cliffs is the Crooked River, which provides a lush, green contrast to the arid volcanic surroundings. Activity Hub: It is widely celebrated as the birth place of modern American sport climbing and offers miles of exceptional hiking networks, including the popular River Trail on AllTrails and the challenging Misery Ridge loop

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Royal Gorge Bridge &Park, Canon City CO. Took the gondola over and walked the bridge back. No I didn't look down from the bridge :)

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The road less traveled. Rocky Mountain National Park. Old Fall River Road.

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Rocky Mountain National Park. From the forest to the alpine and all the beauty in between.

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Estes Park CO aerial tram. From 7000ft to 8000 ft. The views are spectacular. And it was 10 degrees cooler than Fort Collins (where we started)

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wisconsin Dells Upper River boat tour. Beautiful sandstone formations. And we got to walk through the witches grotto.

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One if by Sea Two if By Land on #Tilghmanisland, #Maryland brings me back to the old soda fountains of my youth. It has become a popular gathering place for #breakfast on both the island and #StMichaels. Miller makes an excellent hash. www.markontheshore.net/posts/?query... #Chesapeakebay #Delmarva

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekFforFilms "We have been to Crater Lake, Oregon several times, and always stunned by its natural beauty. So is Hollywood. From 'Wild' to 'The Crater Lake Monster' they love it as a backdrop." #Photography #MickPic #CraterLake #Wild #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon features the deepest lake in the United States, reaching a depth of 1,943 feet inside the massive caldera of a collapsed volcano. Wizard Island, a prominent cinder cone, rises from the striking deep-blue waters.Location: Cascade Mountains, southern Oregon (roughly 230 miles southeast of Hillsboro).Key Feature: Exceptionally pure, intense blue water fed entirely by snow and rain rather than rivers or streams.Activities: Scenic driving along the 33-mile Rim Drive, hiking trails like Discovery Point or Mount Scott, and seasonal boat tours to Wizard Island.
Major Movie AppearancesWild (2014): This is the most famous modern film to feature the location. Starring Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar-nominated biographical drama chronicles Cheryl Strayed's 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. The production spent time filming directly at Crater Lake National Park, utilizing its iconic, sweeping winter and summer vistas as a major backdrop for her emotional journey.The Crater Lake Monster (1977): This B-movie cult horror film is named explicitly after the location. The plot follows a meteor that crashes into the lake, incubating a dormant dinosaur egg that hatches and terrorizes the local community. While the movie is set at Crater Lake, the low-budget production actually did most of its filming around Huntington Lake in California

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Clouds that had been orange-red ten minutes earlier were moving towards a pinkish tone during a #sunset over Carson Valley, #Nevada, east of Lake Tahoe near Gardnerville. For #ColorADay #PinkMon. #ECK #landscapephotography #landscape #outdoors #WestCoastKin #travel

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekFforFilms "The Badlands had been on my travel list for many years, and I made a point to visit last year. It is also the setting for many movies. My photo. More info in alt." #Photography #MickPic #Bandlands #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Scape #NationalParks #SouthDakota

The image shows the layered, eroded sedimentary buttes and spires of Badlands National Park in South Dakota, featuring jagged rock formations under a clear blue sky with green prairie grasses and yellow wildflowers in the foreground.Location: Southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota.Key Feature: Dramatic jagged peaks, fossil-rich sedimentary layers, and sparse prairie vegetation.Popular Activity: Driving the 39-mile Badlands Loop Scenic Byway (Highway 240).
Because of its dramatic, rugged, and almost otherworldly landscape, this park has served as a filming location for several major Hollywood movies:Dances with Wolves (1990): Kevin Costner’s Oscar-winning Western used the sweeping Badlands and nearby prairies for several iconic scenes.Nomadland (2020): The Best Picture winner prominently features Frances McDormand’s character wandering through and working around the Badlands region.Armageddon (1998): The rugged, desolate topography of the park was used by filmmakers to simulate the surface of the asteroid.Starship Troopers (1997): The sharp ridgelines stood in as an alien planet's terrain during the bug-hunting military drops.

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What is it about pizza and the ocean? They are the prefect combination. While visiting #Chincoteague, #Virginia I stopped at Ocean Deli for a New York Style #pizza. Though not my favorite style of pizza, I really enjoyed this one. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This short trail corridor near Sespe Wilderness in southern #California provided many different good photo ops within 5-10 minutes as the light and cloud cover changed, for #ColorADay #YellowThu. Here's one I quite liked. #ECK #hiking #landscapephotography #outdoors #mountains #WestCoastKin #trails

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foresterbob @foresterbob.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Enjoy 20 seconds from the shore of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. #travel #sunset #Idaho

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#ColorADay #YellowThu sunrise sky with spooky looking clouds over Carson Valley, in northern #Nevada. One of many shows it put on each morning I was visiting there this past Winter. #ECK #travel #landscapephotography #outdoors #mountains #WestCoastKin #sunrise

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

For #PalacesAndGardens #PalaceTop "At the top of the Parthenon in Tennessee, is the contest between Athena and Poseidon. She gave an olive tree, he gave salt water. Guess who won? More in alt." - mick #Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Parthenon #Memphis #Athens

The images show the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee, which is a full-scale replica of the original ancient Greek temple in Athens. It features grand classical columns and detailed pediment sculptures depicting mythological scenes, including a central figure of the goddess Athena. Located in Centennial ParkOriginally built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition Houses a towering 42-foot-tall replica of the statue Athena Parthenos inside.
The bottom panel displays a close-up of the west pediment sculptures depicting the contest between Athena and Poseidon.
The contest between Athena and Poseidon was a mythical duel to decide the patron deity of Athens. Held on the Acropolis and famously carved into the western pediment of the Parthenon, each god offered a vital gift to the city: Poseidon struck the earth to create a saltwater spring (or a horse), while Athena planted the first olive tree. Athena won when her gift of sustenance and peace was judged more valuable.
Poseidon's Strike: The god of the sea thrust his trident into the rock of the Acropolis, creating a well of seawater. In some versions, he also gifted the first magnificent warhorse. Athena's Gift: The goddess of wisdom knelt and planted an olive tree, offering food, oil, wood, and a lasting symbol of peace and prosperity. The Decision: King Cecrops or the Olympian gods judged Athena’s gift as far more useful for a thriving civilization. The city was named Athens in her honor.

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Lake Geneva WI mailboat tour. A fun morning watching mail delivery by boat and the boat never stops. Mostly I enjoyed the houses and history. There are YouTube videos of the whole delivery system. If you are bored, you should look them up.

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Some orange dodder grass mixing it up with a variety of plants and other colors along a trail at Daley Ranch Park in Escondido, in southern #California. For #ColorADay #OrangeSun. #ECK #landscapephotography #hiking #nature #outdoors #trails #WestCoastKin

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Sunset over some mountains near a #PacificCrestTrail trailhead on Blue Lakes Road, off Highway 88 in the #SierraNevada of #California, a few weeks ago. For #Stunday. #ECK #landscapephotography #hiking #nature #outdoors #WestCoastKin #trails #mountains

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foresterbob @foresterbob.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Rugged terrain on a hot smoky day. Hazard Creek drainage north of New Meadows, Idaho. #photography #landscape #Idaho

Mountainous terrain in Idaho. Land cover alternates between conifer forest and burned areas. The view is hazy from wildfire smoke. Photo taken August 1, 2026.

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#Sunday #Stunday "Another from the lost files in random order. Lake Cushman in Washington State. A gorgeous drive around the Olympic peninsula. There is no driving through by design." -mick #Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #WashingtonState #Olympic #NationalParks #Scape

This image shows Lake Cushman in Washington State, recognized by its scenic views of the Olympic Mountains and surrounded by evergreen trees. The area is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating. Located in Mason County, the lake is known for its crystal-clear blue water. Similar scenic landscapes featuring mountains with cloud cover are also found in Vancouver Island or near Deep Cove in British Columbia.

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#Berlin, #Maryland is one of the prettiest towns on the peninsula. I took a walk through Decatur Park. The path takes you past St Pauls, probably the finest example of Oxford Movement architecture on the peninsula. It glows in the summer sun. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#MountainMonday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekEforEphemeral "Pre-dawn campground, West side of the Tetons. The area was surreal. For half the night the ground vibrated. Not shook, like a quake. Hummed. The caldera was awake." -mick #Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Scape #Camping

This silhouette depicts the Teton Range at sunrise, viewed from the Idaho side near a campground near Ashton. The distinctive peak in the center is the Grand Teton, which rises to 13,775 feet. The sky displays the orange and red hues typical of a sunrise behind these mountains.
"Pre-dawn campground, West side of the Tetons. This was part of the big trip on my way to meet my wife at Yellowstone. The area was surreal. For half the night the ground vibrated. Not shook, like a quake. Hummed. The caldera was awake." -mick

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A wayside view of some mountains last March along the Swan River adjacent to Flathead Lake in northern Montana, not far from Glacier National Park. For #MountainMonday and #BlueSkyMonday. #ECK #landscapephotography #landscape #outdoors #WestCoastKin #scape #travel

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

From a hike I took last week on the Western States trail heading west off Highway 89 north of Tahoe City, #California, the forests had a nice mix of trees, including many with lichen or moss, for #MossyMonday. #ECK #hiking #landscapephotography #LakeTahoe #forests #trails #WestCoastKin

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Another trail that I took last week, to Shirley Lake from the tram at Palisades ski area in Olympic Valley, #California, had splendid views of the nearby peaks, carpeted with some pink wildflowers for #ColorADay #PinkMon. #ECK #landscapephotography #landscape #outdoors #WestCoastKin #hiking #trails

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Another view on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains of southern #California, this one close to the Zuma Ridge road, before I head out shortly for my last day of hiking on my current trip, for #ColorADay #GreenSat. #ECK #scape #landscapephotography #nature #WestCoastKin #hiking #trails

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#Blueskyartshow #Big Another troll, but much closer to home. "Oro the Forest Giant" is a playground structure here in Hillsboro, Oregon. #Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK

This is the "Oro the Forest Giant" playground structure located at Hidden Creek Park West in Hillsboro, Oregon.Design & Purpose: Built by Earthscape Play, this is an inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities to encourage interactive, creative play. Dimensions: It is approximately 50 feet long, with the sculpture itself estimated to be about the size of three school buses. Features: The structure, themed "woods gone wild!", includes climbing adventures, quiet spaces for hiding, and integrated sculptures like butterflies.

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Lisa K / Northwest Frame of Mind @nwfom.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The iconic Haystack Rock at Oregon’s Cannon Beach for today’s #big #BlueSkyArtShow. #photography #Oregon #PNW

Haystack rock rising from the water at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Gentle waves are approaching the shore and two people are walking in the distance.

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

More for #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Big, but continuing the first harvest theme #Lammas and #Lughnasadh. This corny sculpture is on West bound 80 just before Lime City, Iowa. You could watch a lot of movies with that popcorn. #Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Iowa #Harvest

Title and Artist: The sculpture is titled Harvest and was created by artist Tom Stancliffe in 1999. Location and Materials: It is located at the Wilton Rest Area & Welcome Center along Interstate 80 Westbound in Iowa, constructed from bronze and stainless steel. Symbolism: The ten columns are arranged like row crops, with top finials depicting Iowa's natural resources, agriculture, industry, and cultural heritage, including corn, swine, and fish. Purpose: These sculptures are part of a series of artistic rest stops designed by the Iowa Department of Transportation to showcase public art.

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I hope it's okay I repost this, my own shot, for the #BlueskyArtShow theme of #Big. You don't get much bigger than the Grand Canyon. Every time I revisit the pictures, it makes me want to revisit the locations. Our National Parks are a treasure.

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Holger Seidl @7and7.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#Sunset #StormyPacific #Photography Near sunset on a stormy day. Big waves are crashing into the protective sea wall at the famed Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California.

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Mick Pic @mickpic.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For #ForestFriday, pines, firs, and black oaks at the Cook's Meadow Loop, called Ahwahnee Meadow, and a different angle on Sentinel Rock. I never plan enough days for these trips. #Nature #Scape #Landscape #photography #ECK #WCK #MickPic #MickTrip #RoadTrip #Yosemite #NationalParks #Forest #Trees

Location and Trail Details Trail Name: This specific wooden pathway is part of the Cook's Meadow Loop. Forest Composition: The dense woodland flanking the meadow consists primarily of Ponderosa pines, incense cedars, and black oaks typical of the Sierra Nevada mixed conifer zone. Background Landmark: The massive granite wall towering directly behind the trees is part of the valley's southern rim near Sentinel Rock. Visitor Information Difficulty: The trail is a flat, easy 1-mile loop that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Accessibility: The boardwalk sections make this trail fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. Rule to Remember: Visitors must stay strictly on the boardwalk. Walking directly into the meadow compacts the soil and damages this fragile wetland ecosystem.
The primary Indigenous group of this region, the Ahwahneechee (a band of the Southern Sierra Miwok people), did not have a specific separate "native forest name" for the woodland trees themselves. Instead, they named the entire valley basin and home region Ahwahnee (frequently spelled Awani or Ahwahne), which traditionally translates to "gaping mouth-like place"

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Am back at #LakeTahoe this week, but staying on West side - not our usual location here. Gives quicker access to some new trails that I usually don't seek out from other locales. This one from Bear Creek #trail at Alpine Meadows. For #ForestFriday. #ECK #WestCoastKin #landscapephotography #hiking

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foresterbob @foresterbob.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For #ForestFriday, a journey to the woods on a smoky day. Several days ago a fire flared up to the west of where I'm working in Idaho. I thought the fire was nearby but it turned out to be 50 miles away. The wind and the smoke made for an unsettling experience. #forestry #fire #photography #Idaho

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A peaceful wayside in the Hood Mountain Regional Park near the border of Napa and Sonoma counties in northern #California, again for #ForestFriday. Now I'll shortly be heading out for today's hike on the Pacific Crest Trail near Lake Tahoe. #ECK #WestCoastKin #landscapephotography #hiking #trails

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foresterbob @foresterbob.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sunset over Payette Lake, McCall, Idaho. #photography #sunset #travel

A large ponderosa pine tree stands on the shore of a mountain lake. The sun has set over the mountains, and the bright sky is reflected on the waters of the lake.

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Yellow wildflowers brighten up the view on a ridge high above Hope Valley, #California, off Highway 88, where I hiked on an obscure forest service road and came upon many inviting scenes, for #ColorADay #YellowThu. #ECK #hiking #landscapephotography #outdoors #mountains #WestCoastKin #trails

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A view from a trail in southern Marin County, #California, looking over the Marin Headlands south to the "peaks" of downtown San Francisco, for #UrbanGaze. #ECK #landscapephotography #outdoors #bay #WestCoastKin #scape #California #hiking #trails

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Tramonte's TrailPhotos @tramontes-t-photos.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Another one of mine for today off Highway 88 in the #SierraNevada of northern #California. This is again from a forest service road, but lightly used so feels almost like a trail, looking back down onto Silver Lake. #ECK #landscapephotography #hiking #nature #outdoors #WestCoastKin #lakes #trails

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Sights, Scenes and Musings @sightsscenes.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Castle Rock in St Ignace MI. Some serious uneven steps to get to the top. But the views are spectacular.

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