B&W work but not really

I find myself creating black and white images the lazy way thanks to digital photo software. It is mush easier to simply convert a color image to B&W then do some minor contrast and tint alterations. Cheating a little I know but I still like the results.

We made a nice family vacation to the Badlands and Black Hills in 2008. We made the obvious stops and took in the sights. Mt Rushmore has a very nice boardwalk/trail that takes you up close to the base of the monument. We also visited Crazy Horse which is progressing slowly but steadily.

Mt Rushmore

Tetons 2008

Above shows the Range as seen on our hike into Bradley lake. We also made the hike along the Jenny lake trail to Hidden Falls (above) and up to Inspiration point. Our favorite spot though ended up being the quiet little lake of Taggart. We came across a young black bear crossing the narrow wooden bridge less than 100 yards ahead of us. The lake is more like a quaint pond with water like glass and the tetons towering proudly as a back drop.

Teton 2008

Pictures of Tetons during a 3 day camping trip in 2008. Top left shows the main portion with Middle Teton, Tee Pee Pillar and Grand Teton. Top right is String lake near the trail head. Our trek began here and continued on passed Leigh lake (middle pics) and onto Bear Paw lake at left. This trail provided fantastic views of the peaks especially Mount Moran (12,603ft)which Bear Paw lake sets directly under. The Glacier nestled between the East and West horns was great scenery.