The Grand Tetons intercept early morning light from the vantage of Schwabacher Landing, and put on a glorious show of alpenglow that is reflected in the calm waters of a beaver pond, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
This astounding view is exceedingly accessible, being only a couple hundred feet from the gravel parking lot near the bank of the Snake River. Of course, upon arriving I was unsure whether perhaps more delectable sights might be waiting upriver further along the trail. As I was only the second person there, I decided to explore a little bit and come back here later. After a little over a quarter of a mile, nothing rivaled what I first saw, but I did see a beaver a few moments before it saw me and vanished under the calm surface. By the time I returned to this scene, maybe 8 other photographers had arrived and had set up their gear, and were waiting to see what unfolded. I have to admit that I almost needed to pinch myself when the sun's first rays began striking the peaks - the shade of pink was not something I've seen very many times, and the calmness of the water was surreal. And I even managed to find a few late-season blooms along the bank.
Many thanks for looking! Also, if you ever want a kick, listen to Siri pronounce "Schwabacher"...
Explored 2016-09-09
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