A Retreat for Peaceful Contemplation

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

    Dreaming of summertime walks.....

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 10,154

    I think that's the mark left when a hawk or owl catch a mouse that has come up through the snow.

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702

    The snow pic looks like an angel with wings.

  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 10,154

    LOL, that is certainly a more peaceful image. 

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 10,154

    OMG, couldn't you just cuddle that little being up close?

  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,258

    Ruth!  Is that the Panda boy from the San Diego Zoo?  Or the little girl one at the National Zoo in Washington?   I've been watching both of them grow up on their Live Cam's.    I LOVE them! 

    http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/webcams/giant-pa...

    This is the National Zoo....  You can click on either camera... and see the Mom, or her baby.... 

  • RhodyMMM
    RhodyMMM Member Posts: 278

    RuthBru, your summertime picture makes me feel warmer already. Just think, we are into February so spring is coming!

  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978

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    A different sunset from Battleground, WA.

  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978

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    Umpqua River, OR

  • dutchiris
    dutchiris Member Posts: 783

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

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  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,931

    Ruth, That reminds me of houses we saw in Europe that were tall with a front door in both the bottom and top part. The guide said that was because the snow would cover the bottom half of the house.

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600

    Ruth, are those still in use?

  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,258

    This was posted on another thread....

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

    That picture from was a site I found called 'Ghost of North Dakota'; a guy goes around the state & takes pictures of old abandoned places, if you like them I'll post some more.

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,258

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    Picassa added the snow!  Sky was blue, but trees and bushes were so beautiful!  Taken from our front porch this morning.

  • ginadmc
    ginadmc Member Posts: 183

    imageSnow Angels!

  • 2nd_time_around
    2nd_time_around Member Posts: 14,084

    have been enjoying the wonderful photos. Thank you to all for always putting a smile on my face and in my heart!

  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978

    Goodnight sweet ladies - Breathe

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693

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  • Jeannie57
    Jeannie57 Member Posts: 1,314

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    My nephew in Fiji. He is in the Peace Corp. 

  • 2nd_time_around
    2nd_time_around Member Posts: 14,084

    Cloudy day in SoCal (the clouds were so low, there was one in the canyon)

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    Edited to add: this was really unusual to see, the clouds seem to be moving so fast and so low. I sat and watched the clouds, as long as I could before getting on my way. It filled me with a feeling of calm at the time, and each time I see this picture on my cell phone, it brings that feeling back. 

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702

    2nd, what canyon is that?

  • 2nd_time_around
    2nd_time_around Member Posts: 14,084

    SDB - sent you a PM

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938

    Thanks for this wonderful thread!  Found it during a sleepless night and have added to faves.  I'm good at many things but to my chagrin photography isn't one of them so appreciate those who can do, and share!  ♥

  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978

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  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978

    Breathe in and close your eyes - think Cherry Blossoms.

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