Mt. Rainier from the air

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. That's beautiful.

Thanks for posting it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thanks so much, my dear PoindexterOglethorpe! I love it too. ♥

[Kath2]

3. That is freaking awesome.

Did you actually take that picture?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thanks so much, my dear Kath2!

Actually, my husband took it, since he had the window seat. I had asked him to take it, as I could see the mountain approaching.

He did use my camera, but he got the shot. If I'd been in the window seat, it would have been up to me to get it.

[Kath2]

7. That was an incredible shot, CaliforniaPeggy.

I really do enjoy all your posts.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Well, thank you for telling me! I can always use a nice compliment.

[Kath2]

11. You rock, my dear.

Always wonderful to see the posts of a true progressive democrat and a true liberal.

[paleotn]

4. Wonderful photo....

but the cloud is a bit ominous. Rainer is part of the Cascade volcanic arc.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks so much, my dear paleotn!

The cloud was just a cloud--not a volcanic cloud. The mountain hasn't erupted in modern times, I believe.

It is still active, way down deep inside.

[we can do it]

8. Wow!❤️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thank you so much, my dear we can do it! ♥

[Diamond_Dog]

12. What a stunning photo!

This was taken from an airplane? Great job!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

It's actually pretty easy from the airplane. I've gotten some good airplane photos before, when I had the window seat!

But I agree: this is stunning.

[Pobeka]

14. Ain't it grand? Thanks for a cool photo. One of the best I've seen from the air!

I saw Rainier for the first time in 1980, and moved to the PNW in 1985. Haven't been able to leave, in part because this natural masterpiece is in my backyard.

With any luck, I'll be at MRNP snowshoeing next week!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Thanks so much, my dear Pobeka! I wouldn't be able to leave either.

It is absolutely my favorite mountain!

Good luck getting to snowshoe next week!

[markbark]

16. Summited that

40 years ago when I was young and stupid

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Wow, good for you, my dear markbark!

I'm lucky to walk from my desk to my kitchen!

The view must have been stupendous, from that summit.



And no, you were not stupid!

[niyad]

19. Spectacular!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thank you, my dear niyad! ♥

[HAB911]

20. Beautiful CP! Stunning.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Thanks so much, my dear HAB911! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. ♥

[AZ8theist]

21. That's beautiful. When does it blow up?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Thanks so much, my dear AZ8theist!

This is not for us to know!

Hopefully, not soon.

[AZ8theist]

26. Yes, hopefully not for a LONG, LONG time....

I was being comical.

Much like when people ask me "You're in Arizona? Have you been to the Grand Canyon?"

I say, "Nah, I'll go see it when they're finished with it......"

[Permanut]

25. Nicely done, husband of CaliforniaPeggy..

and a beautiful mountain. Huge mountain; once in a while we can see the top from 90 miles away in Portland Oregon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. Thanks so much, my dear Permanut!

How cool it must be to see it from 90 miles away!

[George McGovern]

27. Ohhhhh Peggy -- Thank You for giving us this outstanding image!

You got a very good camera and an exceptional husband. What a combination!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Thanks so much, my dear George!

I am very lucky in my husband and my camera being as good as they are.

He used to be our family photographer, but he taught me what he knew, and I took over. Now he just applauds!

[George McGovern]

30. Ha Ha - Hooray!