a hike to Mt. Bond

[forestgnome]

a beaver bog in the Pemigewasset Wilderness...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25009.jpg






Joe Pye Weed in bloom in the bog...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25064.jpg





a bull moose crossing the Pemigewasset River...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25026.jpg




I wanted to be in the middle of the river taking pictures but the current was more than I wanted to risk with camera in hand...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25031.jpg




http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25034.jpg




He glanced back at me as he finished the crossing.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25035.jpg




view toward Franconia Ridge at treeline on Bondcliff...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25046.jpg




Bondcliff, Bondcliff Ridge and Mt. Bond...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25048.jpg




goldenrod along the ridge, West Bond in background...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25077.jpg



alpine flowers on Bondcliff...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25112.jpg



http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/bondjuly25096.jpg




happy trails :)

[rockin rex]

You never cease to amaze!! Don't know how you get those pictures. The shot of the moose is outstanding. Nothing like a hike to the bonds. One of my favorite spots.

[freehill]

Great Photos,
Truly a art form.
also The the one of the Moose looking back at you.
Thanks for sharing them!!
Rick

[Bretton Woods Brat]

Its always funny :D how they look at you Patrick! I try to guess, if they could talk, what are they saying to you? :rolleyes:

[JimS]

Looks like a great hike, I always envy your experiences you find along the trail.

That moose looking back at you is amazing. Great light, composition, and it's rare to see a shot of them in such a great stream. Another gallery worthy shot.

I also like the Joe Pye Weed shot as well, but it comes with mixed emotions as Joe Pye weed is the first forebearer of the end of summer. So short...

Congrats!

Jim

[Charlie]

Its always funny :D how they look at you Patrick! I try to guess, if they could talk, what are they saying to you? :rolleyes:

they are saying "Patrick how many times are you going to take my picture ":D

and " can you stop fowling me ":D

[mtruman]

Beautiful! We spent the last 6 days out on the trail and saw way less wildlife than in this post. Thanks for sharing again Patrick.

[Rich]

"Oh...hey Patrick, have a good hike buddy...I'm heading home now."

~Bull Moose

[Rich]

and the beaver in the first shot is saying...

"Care for a snack, Pat?"

[KathyC]

Always outstanding...

The moose looking back is probably saying, "Aren't you coming??"..:D

[Brad]

"Some days horse flies are a real pain. But, they go away. You keep on coming back!"

[Caffeine Addict]

great pictures as always love the moose looking back thank you for sharing your hike and pictures

joe

[TrishandAlex]

Beautiful pictures. Really lovely. Thank you for posting them. It all looks so peaceful.