Melody and I took a day over the holiday weekend to hike the Angel Rocks loop and then we went to Chena Hot Springs to get dinner and soak in the rock pool.
This was my first time doing the Angel Rocks hike and I had heard it was difficult, but we took it slow on the way up with lots of stops to allow my lungs to calm down and recuperate. Â We did not go the very topmost set of rocks, but we went pretty far and the views were spectacular. Â It took us just about three hours to do the loop and that included lots of stops for pictures, resting, a snack at the top and stopping at the little creek to try to get running water shots (much harder to do that I thought it would be without a tripod).
I took 230 photos and ended up with 27 photos. I’m happier with some of the fall colors than I thought I might be and I’m really pleased with one of the water photos, though I suspect a lot of that was just luck. Something to work on for sure.
Sony a6000, 16-50mm lens. Most shots done with auto focus, water shots used shutter priority.
September 7 2015, Chena Hot Springs Road
September 7 2015, Chena Hot Springs Road
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Beautiful Upper Chena River
We are going WAY UP THERE?
We made it halfway up there.
View from one of the lower outcroppings.
Pretty bird. ID unknown at this time.
Spectacular views.
Hold on Melody!
Silly pose for Melody’s mom.
We climbed onto one of the outcroppings. to enjoy the view.
Blue skies, fluffy clouds and fall foliage.
Picturesque view.
We decided not to go to the very top for a few reasons, one of which was I was not wearing good hiking shoes. Next time I will wear better shoes and will summit that final peak!
Pretty little waterfall.
Mini waterfall shot. I’m pleased with this one.
Mossy log.
Autumn trees against bright blue skies.
Pretty little pathway.
Sun reflects upon the river.
Trail of falling leaves.
Leaves are leaving their trees.
End of the hike mileage information.