USA
Stars over Pike's Peak and the Garden of the Gods, with a spotlight falling on (I think) the Kissing Camels rock formation
Part 4 of 4 of my Photo Diary of a visit to Colorado Springs in August 2016. For part 3, where I ride the Pike's Peak Cog Railway on a snowy day, click here.
On my last full day in Colorado Springs before flying to San Francisco, I decided to take advantage of the good weather to have another hike around the Garden of the Gods.
My agenda was to hike my way to the dramatic Siamese Twins rock formation and catch a photo of the famous Pike's Peak through a "natural window" at the Twins.
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The classic view of Yosemite at Tunnel View.
Admit it: If, like me, you’re not from the USA, you probably know Yosemite either as a Mac OS or a cartoon character. And you might pronounce it “yos-e-MIGHT” instead of “yos-em-it-EE.”
Yosemite National Park is actually one of America's most treasured landmarks and has been the inspiration for countless artists and great men and women.
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