Hidden Lake - Again

[Kyle Jones]

I think this is the 6th time I've made the short uphill hike to Hidden Lake. Always a beautiful hike and view. This was late afternoon and there was some haze in the sky which I believe had drifted into the area from South of Missoula.

Any thoughts are welcome.

 

[AlanLichty]

I love that hike/view from up at the pass. Neat late day light and the haze seems quite minimal in your rendering of the scene.

I'm jealous this area is literally in your backyard from Kalispell compared to how far a trek it is for the rest of us.

 

[Joe Colozzo]

my only thought is "beautiful" !!!

 

[JimFox]

The haze adds a nice touch to the light. Great shot Kyle, and like Alan I am jealous it's so close for you. I would really like to shoot the Milky Way from there. Getting a timelapse would be awesome there.

 

[Kyle Jones]

The haze adds a nice touch to the light. Great shot Kyle, and like Alan I am jealous it's so close for you. I would really like to shoot the Milky Way from there. Getting a timelapse would be awesome there.

Right around Labor Day tends to be a good time for the angle of the stars and less likely to have smoke (although we had some blow in from south of Missoula this year). I've photographed the night sky here twice. I'm not fully happy with either result (equipment for the first attempt, smoke for the second). Since this is an area with a lot of bear activity, I definitely prefer to have a friend with me while hanging out at night. If you ever make the trip, I'll be happy to join you.

 

[Peter Michal]

I love that hike/view from up at the pass. Neat late day light and the haze seems quite minimal in your rendering of the scene.

I'm jealous this area is literally in your backyard from Kalispell compared to how far a trek it is for the rest of us.

Gorgeous shot, Kyle! If you have such beautiful views literally under your nose... a truly beautiful environment!
Most of all, my gaze falls on the beautiful greenery of the trees in the foreground..