After a long closure due to a large landslide, the Middle Fork Trail, which follows the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, is now fully open again! It's an easily accessible and not-too-difficult trail that has a few good river views, lush forests, and views of interesting cliffs, so I was happy to be back on Saturday.
First, Garfield Mountain (I think) over the confluence of the Taylor and Middle Fork Snoqualmie rivers, near the trailhead. I tried this shot a few times, and the lighting improved after I took the shot below, with some sunlight hitting the mist in an interesting way. Unfortunately, by that time, water dripping from the boulders overhead had gotten on the lens, something I only discovered upon reviewing the images on a computer screen. Good thing I kept the earlier attempts! F/16, 1/6 of a second.
Next, a small stream along the trail. I tried a vertical version of this picture, thinking it might emphasize the large tree at upper left a bit more. It didn't make much of a difference, however, and I think the rocks on either side of the stream help balance the composition. F/16, 1.3 seconds.
Finally, a couple forest shots. For the most part, the forest along the trail is second-growth, with a sprinkling of older trees throughout. It's very mossy and lush, however, and there is still some diversity, with alder and maple groves alternating with darker coniferous forests. Below, a bit of remaining fall color under a grove of mossy trees, mostly alder. F/16.
Next, mossy conifer branches frame a view out to an alder grove. F/14.
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