JPG: Photos: "National Parks" by Michael Ball

National Parks

Hot! In Photo Challenge: Sustainability

by Michael Ball

Uploaded 25 Oct 2009 — 44 favorites

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Mount Rainier National Park is the fifth largest national park in the United States. It has the greatest single-peak glacial system in the United States. The park was established on March 2, 1899, and encompasses 235,625 acres, ranging in elevation from 1,610' to 14,410' above sea level. The "mountain" is an active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice, surrounded by old growth forest and stunning wildflower meadows.

44 responses

dp * gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Great shot Michael. Love the layering in depth, texture and color. Wonderful entry. dp
Maurie A gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Wow... another amazing shot, Mike.... perfect for the them... without the "parks" system, who know what would happen to increcible places like this! Oh, this is AMAZING in the lightbox!
John Linton gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Fantastic entry.
Richard Knight gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Stunning. Perfect entry.
Susan Littlefield gave props (25 Oct 2009):
This photo is beautiful! I really love the equal division of water, forest, mountain and sky.
Andrea Petersen gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Beautiful entry and that park really has been around for a long time.
david ong gave props (25 Oct 2009):
wow!! Cover of calender 2010!
Nabeel Alam gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Refreshing shot!
Litz Go gave props (25 Oct 2009):
wow,Mike. Excellent shot.
Jüri Vissak gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Beautiful composition and colours! Well done.
JOE FAILK gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Perfect for the theme Great shot!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (25 Oct 2009):
This reminds me so much of Alaska. Glorious light and view. Fabulous capture, as always, Mike.
Zerina Phillip gave props (25 Oct 2009):
so beautiful. The air have to be different from the city. Excellent post.
elfriede fulda gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Superb entry,,,in so many ways
Paul Lindo gave props (25 Oct 2009):
beautiful!
Regenia Brabham gave props (25 Oct 2009):
This is such an incredible shot Micheal! The perfect entry!!!
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (25 Oct 2009):
OUtstanding entry! Stunning capture!
Nelson Campbell gave props (25 Oct 2009):
This is a lovely and wonderful entry and photograph Michael.
Betty Maxey gave props (25 Oct 2009):
OH WOW.......and wow again...just gorgeous, and great entry!!
minno ramirez gave props (25 Oct 2009):
perfect entry!!!
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (25 Oct 2009):
So very beautiful, Michael; and majestic entry!!!! The trees add so much to an already amazing image!
suzanne said (25 Oct 2009):
National Geographic would be proud to have this sensational scenic wonderland on their cover, I'm sure! What a shot!!
eithne mythen gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Sounds and looks wonderful, LOVE this shot..
Patty Gross gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Your photos are never a disappointment, Mike. They are such an uplifting, beautiful joy to view. I always look forward to your next masterpiece.....this is magnificant!!
Nancy Richard gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Great shot, Mike! Mt. Rainier is one of my favorite mountains. (I just hope it doesn't blow like Mt. Helens.)
Steven Maguire gave props (26 Oct 2009):
A sensational capture!!!! Beautiful detail and clarity!!! Well Done!!!!
Ioana Caravan gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Excellent entry!
Lanis Rossi gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Beautiful! Perfect for the theme!
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Absolutely Beautiful Michael !!!
Sarah Dudley gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Great for theme!
Ann Reece gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Stunning image of my favorite mountain - er, volcano : ) Fantastic for the theme!
Ann Reece gave props (27 Oct 2009):
PS - Happy Birthday : )
stuart s gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Wonderful entry for the theme Michael. Love the contrast between the warm colours of the trees and stark cold of the mountain.
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Awesome entry and beautiful shot, Mike!!!! I hope you are right about our National Parks remaining protected and sustained for future generations.
Rob Roy gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Positively AWEsome and STUNning, Mike!! Belongs on a calendar or in Nat'l Geo!
Deborah Downes gave props (28 Oct 2009):
I agree with Rob, Mike. Really love the contrasting layers. Wonderful entry.
Al Gieryna gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Beautiful photo and composition, Michael.
Christopher J Chalk gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Picture perfect, looks incredible in the lightbox!
marilu gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Spectacular!
Linda Houghton gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Very Beautiful
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great Capture!!!
Aaron Mythen gave props (12 Nov 2009):
Simply outstanding once again....crisp clear vibrant colour excellent work!!!
Silvano Ahel gave props (25 Nov 2009):
mike, this one is fantastic
Shawna Loree gave props (4 Dec 2009):
very beautiful, I live in Washington, and sometimes I think we think of the Mtn as a backdrop, and forget its there.