Back in CO, we're remembering our trip West.
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| Lake Tahoe, CA |
Wherever we traveled, we gravitated toward water.
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| Ice Plants, Pacific Grove, CA |
Vistas were wild and vast.
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| Dawn Rainbow, Cape Kiwanda, OR |
We walked in solitary places.
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| Fence along Beach, Cape Kiwanda, OR |
We found small wonders.
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| Japanese Garden, Portland, OR |
Sometimes the scene was tranquil.
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| Twilight Skyline of San Francisco, CA, from Ferry |
The landscape lulled us.
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| Tidepools, Yachats, OR |
Other times, the tempo increased.
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| Upper Horsetail Falls, Columbia River Gorge, OR |
We were energized.
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| Yachats, OR |
Often, skies were moody.
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| San Francisco Skyline at Dawn from Sausalito |
The drama enthralled us.
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| Lighthouse at Cape Meares, OR |
We let the landscape guide us.
This week, we're flying to the coast of Florida to attend our Nephew's wedding.
Again, we plan to go with the flow.
Again, we plan to go with the flow.
that was a beautiful flow to go with!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour trip west is one worth remembering! Beautiful landscapes! Have a great time in Florida!
ReplyDeleteI think trips or vacations that go with the flow (ride with the tide yadda yadda yadda) are the very best ones. Far more restorative than touring on a schedule.
ReplyDeleteIck. The very thought...!
It would almost be worth it to pay for your trips just to see your photos. That was "almost" I said.
ReplyDeleteYou collected some beautiful photos and I'm sure the memories are equally special. Have fun in Florida!
ReplyDeleteHello,Barb!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking us your trip to the West again! Those many beautiful flows are tranquil and refreshing. They inspire me to go to Akame falls in Japan with my camera again. I will go there in this summer again! That is fine to attend your nephew’s wedding!
Have a great time in Florida! Barb.
I am fine too!
Tomoko.
You seem to definitely be in a wonderful flow right now. These pictures could each be a postcard, or hung and framed - they're that beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou are quite the globetrotter these days, Barb. How great after that long winter!
ReplyDeleteLove these photos. Especially the lighthouse. :)
Have a great trip to Florida!
Wow - what stunning shots! You certainly managed to take in a lot of drama and beauty.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the wedding!
I enjoy your way of going with the flow. Enjoy FL.
ReplyDeleteVisiting both coast, how wonderful. Love your photos of the west coast and now we can all look forward to south coast. Should be fun, enjoy the wedding....:-)Hugs
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip and come back with lots of great photos!
ReplyDeleteOmgosh, Barb...how you made me sigh to myself, the Lake Tahoe photo is beyond superb!!! Then the Dawn Rainbow photo at Cape Kiwanda made me sigh even louder! I could sit here and sigh all day over your beautiful vacation shots, but I have birds to feed and flowers to plant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Carol
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing highlights of your wonderful trip. Dynamic pictures of ever changing clouds floating and endless water make me feel infinity.I have been to see a lighthouse here too. They seem to have changed a lot and look modern but still play indispensable role.
ReplyDeleteHappy going with flow!
We need green spaces, not just for our bodies but for our souls as well. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWow, you guys took a trip and a half. Great, great pics.
ReplyDeleteI will bet this vacation, with all of its water, and rain will stay in your memory a long time.
ReplyDeleteAll the photos are so pretty, I just can't pick a favorite.
Beautiful water photos Barb. Love the tidal pool, the waterfall and the moody skies. Nice memories for you and hope your family wedding visit is memorable too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I love seeing the water ones since they're so rare around here. It looks like you had a wonderful time enjoying shorelines!
ReplyDeleteIs the snow melting up there? Our "usual" trip time to Georgia Pass is rapidly approaching but we're realizing that we might have to change our plans given your snow...
Wonderful images, Barb. Even the waves seem peaceful. Of course, I'm drawn to the dogwood framing the falls. A bit of luxury tonight, a motel rather than a campground and wifi.
ReplyDeletewow..you are getting around Barb. Wonderful photos as usual. Amazing actually.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Barb. Already missing them all.
Gosh, Barb... your photography is simply stunning! Lake Tahoe looks lovely & the water level high. You're really making me miss the ocean & Oregon, too! No, I can't believe you didn't buy anything @ Powells! I can't get out of there without at least one (or 3 ) books! I am resistant to the kindle... I just like the way a book feels in my hands. Have a wonderful time in Florida!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh what a beautiful State! I think we'll go there for a while ;>)...(Your pictures are great adverts!)....
ReplyDeleteFunny how we keep crossing paths, but just not quite the right timing. Enjoy your trip South! We hope to be back in CO the Fall for a longer time.
Wozers, Barb! Beauty everywhere and you've captured it splendidly. So happy to see you made it Cape Meares Lookout. Isn't it a wonderful place?
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always beautiful and I enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like travelling with you - your trained eye finds the beauty and the reason to focus. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeletejust awesome to go with the flow. safe trip and enjoy your next adventure.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a way with photos and words, Barb... always a lesson to learn when I come over for a visit.
ReplyDeleteLove all the waterscapes and beautiful vistas ~ so much of our beautiful Earth to enjoy. May we always treasure this gift of our Awesome Creator!
Enjoy your nephew's wedding! I remember last year's photos {were they of your niece's wedding} so pretty ~ white and red roses I think...
Lovely moments for your family await!
Blessings as you and Bob travel*
~ Maria
ps. I LOVED your waterfalls post! and ... tell Lucinda she looks fabulous in her cameo shot at the end of your post :o)
I've been absent for a while, Barb, but it's great to return and see these wonderful images and thoughts of yours.
ReplyDeletePhenomenal trip, phenomenal photos! We know this is a gorgeous place; this Pacific (SF to northward!), but sorry we didn't get to meet!!! It's been a busy last month, but we love these photos of places we love also so much! Thanks for posting such beauty!
ReplyDeleteHugs xoxoxo
Sammie, Avalon and Oz
From one coast to another, have a great trip!! It's fun to get away and also good to return home when you live where you do. When we lived in Oklahoma I remember never wanting to go home from trips. I don't feel that way living in Telluride.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos Barb! I just love the water. Thanks for posting these. Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteHi, Barb, this is a wonderful series of photos related to water, from the tranquility to up-beat to broken big crests. Water flows naturally forward in whatever way they like, creating beautiful forms, playing its own music sometimes in whispers sometimes in roars, and touching people in each manifestation. I like the lovely lighthouse in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteAre you still bathed in Florida sun? Wish you having a lot of fun.
Yoko
Hi Barb, This is one amazing trip... The pics enthrall me no end, the Lake one is just mind blowing... Waiting for your next trips details:)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week:)
Beautiful images! As I get older I find that I'm "going with the flow" more often :)
ReplyDeleteBarb, it was a hard week, but I was energized too, thanks a lot. In your lovely tour, I felt water by two ways - watching and listening to . Gentle sea, rough ocean, waterfall, waves, stream, each of them has each voice.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed with rainbow in your photo. I still imagine what is there over the rainbow.
Have a nice day!
Oh Barb, how I do love lighthouses. What a gift today :) The San Francisco skyline is also so beautiful, what rich, dreamy colours.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I sure hope you're cornering the market on Shutterfly or Blurb books because these photos are stunning in every way!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your photos are gorgeous and breathtaking! Fun times!
ReplyDeleteOh Barb! You captured the watery beauty so nicely...love seeing our Oregon State through YOUR eye!
ReplyDeleteSigh... coming here is so relaxing~
Xo
KK