It was a gorgeous afternoon yesterday, so I had to go outside and take a walk while admiring the views of the snow-covered Wasatch Mountain Range.
Wasatch Mountain Range view from my local park – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/3200, ISO 500, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 102mm, natural light
I’d been cooped up for days on end plus I had binged watched the entire series of “Anne with a E”. I had no idea when I started watching it that it was 27 episodes and while I loved it, I had sat still for far too long. Three days to be precise.
I was enjoying the views of the snow-covered mountains and I hoped to get a few bird photos while I walked. Unfortunately a young man decided to ride a noisy mini-bike around the pond which got all of the birds stirred up. The geese and ducks were quacking, honking, taking flight and and those that stayed were way out in the middle of the pond.
So I decided to take photos of the gorgeous snowy Wasatch Mountain Range, the clouds, the sky, and the lovely afternoon light.
Landing Canada Goose in front of the snowy Wasatch Range – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 500, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
I did take a few images of birds including this landing Canada Goose with the snow-covered mountain range behind it. The goose joined the others milling around in the center of the pond.
Sunlight, snow and shadows on the Wasatch Mountain Range – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2500, ISO 500, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 200mm, natural light
The play of the sunlight and shadows on the mountain peaks drew my eyes to them time after time. I also thought that the dark clouds over the mountains added a bit of drama to the scenery.
Snowy view of the Wasatch Mountains in November – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/3200, ISO 500, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
I will have snowy views of the Wasatch Mountain Range for several months and perhaps that will give me some incentive to study and learn the names of all the various peaks. That is, unless birds distract me, which they always seem to do.
Stretching my legs and soaking up these fantastic mountain views while the sun was shining was invigorating and just what I needed. This morning the clouds have moved back in but I know that these views are only hidden by the clouds.
Life is good.
Mia
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Great pics! I love how the contrast of sunlight and deep blue shadows accentuate the ruggedness of the Wasatch’s. Beautiful. Thanks Mia.
The snowy mountains and Canada Goose make me smile. 😀
Outstanding landscapes. I especially liked the one with the lone goose. Almost triggered my fear of heights.
Hi sweetie ! The photos are so beautiful! You are a great one! So bright are colors of blue and the Mountions are so rich to look at ! Thanks for sharing
Beautiful photos. It was a stunning afternoon after the storm. I got out too, but it wasn’t very bird. I also wanted to get out before I got my covid booster today, I know from the last 2 boosters I will be down and out for about 5 days.
Beautiful mountain pictures. Do you know how high they are, since someone said they hiked all over them. I need to check out a search on them. Thanks for showing the peaks. The Canada Goose adds to the picture of course.
Wow, wow and wow.
Thank you for sharing beauty of a kind I very rarely see.
Thank you so much for these pics! My home range. I’ve hiked nearly all of those peaks! Here in eastern Canada I miss the Wasatch very much.
Lovely shots, Mia! You made me wish I was back there now. This is such a beautiful range – especially with fresh snow! Learning peak names is a real challenge out west. So many peaks remain unnamed, even in the Wasatch. Try the app PeakFinder – I find it very helpful as I always try to name every peak in my images.