Morning At Mount Rainier is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on November 7th, 2020.
Morning At Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier dominates the skyline above the 6,500 foot level of Yakima Park in Mount Rainier National Park. Yakima Park is the name of the gently... more
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Title
Morning At Mount Rainier
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
Mount Rainier dominates the skyline above the 6,500 foot level of Yakima Park in Mount Rainier National Park. Yakima Park is the name of the gently sloping meadow to the south side of Sunrise Ridge, and is where the Sunrise Visitor's Center is located.
This photograph of the spectacular 14,410 foot tall mountain was made on a rare, crystal clear July morning just after sunrise. The sharp peak to the left is named Little Tahoma, and is a remnant of a previous iteration of this magnificent mountain before vulcanism and glacial erosion reduced its vast size. The great glacier north of Little Tahoma is the Emmonds Glacier which descends from the summit deep into the White River Valley below.
Two triangular points of rock at the center, commonly called "The Wedge" separate the Emmons Glacier from the Winthrop Glacier. The top of "The Wedge" is Steamboat Prow, where Camp Schurman is located. This is the starting point for climbs to the summit at Columbia Crest. Close examination of the photograph will reveal the actual climbing trail through the snow and over the glacier.
When I see Mount Rainier I feel like I’m seeing an old friend again. I have hiked many of its trails, visited with many of the animals, seen sights that left me in awe and wonder, and survived deep early autumn snowfalls in its parks and valleys. One of the great memories of my youth was leaving camp in the pre-dawn darkness and climbing to the top of Burroughs Mountain on the northeast shoulder of Mount Rainier to experience the sunrise. It was stunningly clear, and it almost seemed like you could just reach over the valley below and touch the great mountain. I knew I could never repeat that experience, but I wanted to attempt to photograph something similar if I could. That chance came near 50 years later on this magnificent summer morning. It was a morning of most sublime magic; an exquisite time to be alive and to witness the grandeur of the moment. I cherish the memory.
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November 7th, 2020
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Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in the contest GREAT OUTDOORS
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Yolanda Lee has honored me by choosing to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in the wonderful Positive Energy art group, 2/12/21. Thank you, Yolanda!
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I am honored by Nina Prommer who has chosen to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in the superb ART - It Is Good For You art group, 11/23/20. Thank you, Nina!
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My thanks to Jenny Revitz Soper who has chosen to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in the notable No Place Like Home art group, 11/21/20. I am honored, Jenny!
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Featured by Bughaw Liwanag in the Art Collector's Nest art group, 11/18/20. Thank you Bughaw!
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Chosen by Romauld Henry Wasielewski to be a feature in the Skytwitter Art Gallery, 11/17/20. Thank you, Romauld!
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Chosen by Patricia Keller to be a feature in the Art Submissions to PKA art group, 11/15/20. Thank you, Patricia!
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Also chosen by Doug Norkum to be a feature in the Reflections Rainbows art group, 11/13/20. Thanks again, Doug!
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Chosen by Bob Phillips to be a feature in the wonderful Beautiful Picturesque Landscapes art group, 11/13/20. Thank you, Bob!
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I am greatly honored by Jeff Iverson who has chosen to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in both the What's New art group, the Bath and Spa Prints art group, along with the exceptional Trick And Treat Of Nature art group, 11/9/20. Thank you for your awesome support, Jeff!
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Cia of Swedish Attitude Design has honored me by featuring my photograph "Morning At Mount Rainier" in the superb Digital Art and Photography art group, 11/9/20. Thank you, Cia!
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Chosen by Frank J. Casella to be a feature in the PENTAX and RICOH Photographers art group, 11/11/20. Thank you, Frank!
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Lyric Lucas has also chosen to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in the Out Of The Ordinary art group, 11/11/20. Thanks again, Lyric!
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Mia DeLode has honored me by choosing to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in the marvelous Big Sky of Art artists group, 11/8/20. Thank you, Mia!
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Chosen by Lyric Lucas to be a feature in the delightful Bedroom Art Gallery art group, 11/8/20. Thank you, Lyric!
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Chosen by Janis Vaiba to be a feature in the Just Perfect art group, 11/8/20. Thank you, Janis!
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Julie Grimshaw has doubly honored me by choosing to feature "Morning At Mount Rainier" in both the Your Story of Art, and the superb The Top 50 Features art groups, 11/8/20. Thank you for your awesome support, Julie!
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I am honored by Nader Rangidan who has chosen to feature "Norning At Mount Rainier" in both the Exploration Photography and the wonderful Fine Art America Professionals art groups, 11/8/20. Thank you for your awesome support, Nader!
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