The idea for this ride is a continuation of the theme get it while you can. The weather is closing in fast in Western Washington but Sunday was a great day for a riding some of the high mountain passes. We bagged Steven’s, Blewett, Chinook and Cayuse Passes today. We road the route clockwise route because only damn fools would brave Hwy 2 traffic on Sunday afternoon.
I was off to meet riding buddies in Monroe. There was some low clouds a bit of fog and a great sunrise. I even got a few pictures. Imagine that.
Not a great photo but it does show the nice sunrise.
The scene going across the Snohomish River on Hwy 522 was jaw dropping. I should have turned around to stop and take a good photo.
Save the best sunrise pic for last.
Stop in Monroe to pickup a couple of friends. The sunrise was gone but the light was still messing with the clouds.
I was riding shotgun. You can see the tips of the mountain peaks above the road in this photo.
Near Index, Washington.
Approaching Stevens Pass.
This photos is burred and I kind of like it that way as it add to the realism.
Nice fall colors.
And a little fog and it was spectacular. The lack of sun made photography easy. No high contrast or shadows and the trees were the focus of all the color. A very unique day.
Nice....
No fall color but I like the perspective of this photo.
Along Tumwater Canyon along Hwy 2. Let’s just say I am going back here on the next foggy day to just take pictures. It was really nice. I should have stopped but we had a long day ahead of us and I only had my pocket camera.
Not to shabby for moving down the road.....
We go over Blewett Pass and then to Yakima and Naches. Along the way to Chinook Pass on Hwy 410 fall fun foto opportunities reappear.
Near Nile Road.
Climbing back into clouds near Chinook Pass.
Brian at Chinook Pass taking photos of Mt. Rainier.
The trip ends with a couple of fall fotos of Mt. Rainer.
This one includes all the clouds.
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