August 2010 Runner Up Reader Photos
Our readers send so many lovely pictures it's hard to pick a winner. These are the ones we loved but didn't pick for publication in the August 2010 issue.
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Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, South America – By Gary Preston w/ Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

“I was lucky to capture this image of my wife on Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail amongst the wildflowers, and on a rare clear day, which presented the reflection of Mt. Rainier in the foreground.” – By Brendan Bogan w/ Sony DSC-P10

Brilliant morning light on Mr. Bubbles hot spring, Yellowstone National Park – By M. Deborah Scanlon w/ Nikon D70

Arbol de Piedra (Rock Tree), Atacama Desert, Bolivia – By Sabrina Aiello w/ Nikon Camera

“Refueling Via Elements” Olympic National Park – By Lisa R. Town w/ Nikon D60

Setting sun on the Tower; Sawtooth Mountains, New Mexico – By Gary Cascio w/ Nikon D90

Walking In the mist of Denny Falls – By Lisa R. Town w/ Nikon D60

Summit ridge of Denali in June 2006 – By Jeff Kunkle w/ Canon PowerShot A85

Mount Democrat receives its first rays of sun in the early morning, viewed from atop Mount Quandry – By Erik Unger w/ Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Soaking in Dunanda Falls – By M. Deborah Scanlon w/ Apple iPhone
Check out this month’s winner here and to enter your photo into the next photo contest go to www.backpacker.com/photos2011