Looking up at Temple Crag from Second Lake.

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Looking up at Temple Crag from Second Lake.

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Reflection- Temple Crag

The beautiful water of Third Lake, Temple Crag in background

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Nick Wilder

Jan 29, 2006

“Looking up at Temple Crag from Second Lake.”

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Nick Wilder

Boulder, CO