This is my second visit to Shevlin park, Robin and I chose to hike the part of the park that heads up Tumalo creek southwest. I hadn’t been here and also wanted to explore that portion of the park. It was fun going with a guide who had hiked the park several times. Robin said that this park is always different every time you hike it no matter what the weather and season is. I can’t wait to see it in other weather situations. Monday was a nice clear crisp day. A good day to get out before the weather changes.
The trails are well used and free of tripping hazards, making them usable for anyone year around whether they are hiking, biking, or with mobility issues.
Since this was my first trip I really found myself photographing impressions. like the sunlight hitting the yellow leaves of the brush under the Ponderosa Pines
the silver bark of young aspen trees after all of their leaves have fallen.
The early afternoon light on Tumalo Creek from the bridge
the red stems of brush along the creek.
Rose petals tossed into the water, maybe to honor someone lost or to symbolize a happy event.
A tamarack / larch tree glowing against the darker pine trees.
We reached the southern most point of our hike at Fremont meadow then started back to the main parking area. I photographed more impressions on the way back.
A fallen bird’s nest captured by the brush along the trail.
Horse tail rushes glowing in a spot of sunlight.
A memorial for a loved family member.
White Snowberries and red Rose hips. Fruits of the brush along the trail and food for the critters who live here.
I also noticed the different light on Tumalo creek, at different times of the day.
Looking up stream and downstream from the bridge at about 12:30 in the early afternoon,
and from the same location at 2:15 in the afternoon.
The deep shadows along Tumalo creek as the sun is lowering for the day.
We ended our trip back at the parking area feeling a bit tired after a 4 mile hike but pleased with the photo opportunities.
Like our hiking trip to the east side of Shevlin Park My camera decided to go a bit rogue. However I did catch it pretty quickly and decided to keep the shots.
I am also thinking that I need to budget for another used camera, this next year.
Deanne Dements Photography 