I took a little bit different route to work the other day. I wanted to drive up Riverside Drive parallel to the Arkansas River for some reason.
When I got to the river I saw Turkey Mountain covered up with mist so I pulled off the road and took this photo. I thought it would be neat to be up in the misted part but hey I had to go to work.
Want to see what the opposite view was. I turned 180 degrees and this is what I saw.
And that is why we call Turkey Mountain an Urban Wilderness. It’s a refuge in the midst of madness.
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The Arkansas River looks so large where you are! I blogged about one of the Colorado towns it passes through and the mountains that form the headwaters.
I can see why Turkey Mountain is a refuge!
What a dichotomy! We need to keep places like Turkey Mountain for our spiritual well being.
Wow, complete opposite views! Great photos!
That’s why urban green belts and wilderness areas are so important. A bit of sanity in the mad rush!
Incredible contrast. Thank goodness for nature.
What a 180! Pretty amazing difference for just looking the other direction!
I see what you mean, quite opposite images I think comparing a scenic mountain view to a shopping centre.
The misty mountain photo is very beautiful !
We are about to return to Southern California for the second part of our Snowbird RV Adventure. It will be a huge shock to be in such a busy place after being home for six weeks in our small town. – Margy
What extreme views ~ Prefer Turkey Mountain even in the mist ~ great shot ^_^
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The misty mountain is beautiful but part of that mist is probably due to all the greenhouse gas emissions from all the traffic. We humans sure know how to spoil a good thing. On the other hand, we need to get to our jobs somehow.