Images taken in alpine meadows, at or above the tree line. Life is hard here, plants and trees are small. A 3 foot tall tree, may be 80 years old.
All these images were shot while the wind was blowing at 40 to 50 MPH, which is common on Mt Washington.
110909-130.jpg Using 60 MM with milk jug diffuser.
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110909-101.jpg Leaning into A stiff wind
110909-597.jpg Wildlife was hard to find. Most plants are waxy, guess it protects from the wind
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110909-149 A micro opportunity, as the Ranger pointed out safety issues for the Sky road