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Herbert Lake and a Distant View of Ridges and Peaks of the Bow Range (Banff National Park) by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While walking along the shores of Herbert Lake with a view looking to the south, across the blue waters. I loved how the evergreen trees and mountains beyond helped create a layered look with the image. The rest of the image composition was finding a spot where the trees and mountains lined up to complement the lake while also minimizing the bright sunlight across the image.

Kootenai National Forest, MT/ID (No. 4)

Cedrus, with the common English name cedar, is a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae (subfamily Abietoideae). They are native to the mountains of the western Himalayas and the Mediterranean region at high altitudes. The trees grow tall with a cylindrical trunk and a wide leafy crown. The cones are erect; the leaves grow in tufts of 15–45 needle leaves, which can be bright green or blue-green with a waxy coat. When the cones are mature, they disintegrate to release the seeds, which are winged. Both pollen and seeds are wind-dispersed.

Cedars are often planted as ornamental trees in parks and large gardens, while others are grown as bonsai. Cedar wood and cedarwood oil are naturally repellent to moths, and have an attractive, long-persistent scent.

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Open Road by James Marvin Phelps Via Flickr: Open Road Highway 93 Ruby Mountains Elko County Nevada The Ruby Mountains, often called the "Swiss Alps of Nevada," are a breathtaking mountain range in northeastern Nevada, known for their rugged peaks, alpine lakes, and diverse wildlife. Stretching for about 90 miles, these mountains are home to Lamoille Canyon, a glacier-carved valley with dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant wildflowers in the summer. Rich in history and natural beauty, the Ruby Mountains are also a critical habitat for bighorn sheep, mule deer, and the elusive Himalayan snowcock, a bird found in few other places in North America. The Ruby Mountains are one of Nevada’s most spectacular landscapes.