Landscapes: The Mountain

Living in the Seattle area, there is only one Mountain. Seattleites tell what the weather is like by whether or not "The Mountain is out"--or in other words, the clouds have lifted enough that you can see it, floating like a dream. No one ever questions WHICH mountain--everyone knows that The Mountain is Mt. Rainier. It's about an hour and a half from me, but from certain vantage points it looks as if it is only a couple of miles away, which just gives you a clue as to its immensity. An expedition to The Mountain is on my agenda this summer, or for sure in early fall when the leaves have turned, and before the snow starts.
And, when the Mountain isn't out, and we are socked in by clouds, this is the view of Rainier from above the clouds. Taken coming home on a flight...I love shooting out airplane windows! Where else would I get an incredible view like this??