Presidential Undercast, 11/15/2009

[LRiz]

Yesterday's visit to the Presidentials was undertaken strictly as a peakbagging mission. The weather forecast called for fog and drizzle, and we were wholly expecting to be stuck in a cloud for the majority of our hike.

However, upon hitting the ridge we were suddenly faced with some of the most tremendous undercast I've ever encountered. Although the clouds quickly engulfed us on our way up Adams - and did not break until our descent from Monroe - it was a tradeoff I was willing to make.

The ever-changing nature of the mountains, and the views that we witness from their summits, never cease(s) to amaze me.

 

[LRiz]

...and a few vertical shots.

 

[grouseking]

Fabulous pictures!! So awesome....and I'm so jealous.

 

[Toe Cozy]

Sweet photos! I never get tired of the way the mountains and the clouds play together.

 

[bikehikeskifish]

Maybe it's YOU that brings the clouds to the Prezzies

Tim

 

[mookie]

cool photos!

 

[Gillian]

Beautiful pics!

 

[Mats Roing]

Stunningly beautiful.......sometimes pictures speak louder than words

Shake and Bake!

 

[TDawg]

Great pictures!

 

[Ridgewalker]

Simplicity is the ultimate beauty in your pieces. Thanks for sharing the sublimity!

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Wow!

I think of all the things the mountains give us the undercast might be my favorite! Splendid capture of the day! Thanks for sharing with us!

KDT

 

[una_dogger]

Simply beautiful.

 

[PA Ridgerunner]

Gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jimmy Legs and Little D]

Absolutely stunning photos! We've encountered an undercast once or twice and it is a spectacular sight to see.

Donna

 

[NeoAkela]

Wow - absolutely stunning photos! I would say more but I am at a loss for words. Just beautiful!

 

[Blue]

Awesome photos!

 

[TrishandAlex]

Wish I could give you more than one greenie for those photos!

 

[Dave Bear]

Larissa, I think you go pic-bagging in the mountains every time you hike! Nice eye for quality shots and composition. Love the one with the Lakes Hut looking west, almost looks like oceanfront property instead of lakefront! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

 

[leaf]

those pictures were... ehh.. ok.. i guess.

 

[Silverfox]

Great shots on such an interesting day...Kudos!!!