The hike up to Norton Lakes, the scramble up the scree on the far side of the lake, a hike past another lake and then scramble down the rocky slope. Where are they I am thinking and then I see them..
My heart leaps at this wonderful display of Rock fringe, Epilobium obcordatum. Growing in the sub-alpine scree from 8-10000'
This is the only place I have seen them growing. This small area on this south facing inhospitable scree above Great Lost Lake, and this year it is the best.
I just had to share the beauty.
Lesser Goldfinch Feeding Frenzy
22 hours ago
Well worth the hike!
ReplyDeleteVery striking up there - surprises like that help me like the sub-alpine and alpine places a little more. Kind of makes up for a lack of oaks!
ReplyDeleteGot to say, these are a great find! KUDOs. Wish I could be out there exploring the world more. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing-the Rock fringe is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a wondrous display. I don't know if I prefer to see just one variety of flower in such profusion, or whether I like to see all kinds of different flowers mixed up in profusion. .
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reward at the end of a hike!
ReplyDeleteI love the first photo! Looks so lovely there. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Well worth the hike!
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