Thursday, April 18, 2013

vacation vignettes

vignette:  a short impressionistic scene that focuses on one moment or gives a trenchant impression ...


celebrating the quieter, more contemplative moments of vacation...
The iconic Pitons are viewed through the trees as we climb the hill (by car) to snorkel at beautiful Anse Chastenet in St. Lucia.


Pyramid Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada


Lake Tahoe, California, USA



Glacier National Park, Montana, USA



 Grand Cayman, Caribbean


LINKS:
Anse Chastanet 
many photos of Pyramid Lake
facts about Lake Tahoe (2nd deepest lake in the US, 10th in the world)
Glacier National Park 
Glacier National Park webcams



Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "V."  Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!
 



 


photos by me © 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013  all rights reserved

28 comments:

  1. Superb *V* post – great photography! Would love to join in snorkelling in Anse Chastanet! Looks so in*v*iting!

    Have a great weekend,

    Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday!

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  2. The mountains at Pyramid Lake look like a painting...so pretty!

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  3. Very beautiful indeed. There's nothing like some peace and quiet when on vacation!

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  4. How beautiful! You certainly captured the feeling of serenity in each photo... I especially like the daisies and stream at Glacier National Park.

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  5. That is some beautiful photography! Love the view through the trees. So pretty and a great angle.

    What kind of camera do you use? It takes exceptional photos!

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  6. They are sooo petty places to go. I was guessing as I scrolled down.
    Got St. Lucia, Montana, and the Mexican coast. We did like you and rented a car in St. Lucia. That scene is very pretty when it comes into view.

    (Our car was a Rent-a-wreck with fairly bald tires. They would spin when trying an uphill start so we would have to back down to more level ground and get a running start.)
    ..

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  7. Beautiful! Love the bright blue sky and I almost feel the fresh air. You must have a wonderful time :)

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  8. Oh how I wish I was in any of those locations! Thanks for sharing your photos!

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  9. Just beautiful! All of these scenes are so peaceful.

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  10. Beautiful, bright and beautiful colors. Wonderful pictures, great delicacy to poetically capture nature. Greetings.

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  11. how beautiful! And to be around the water so much on your vacations.
    These are all lovely spots! {:-D

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  12. I could feel myself relaxing as I looked at all of these photos. How fortunate you are to have seen these places!

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  13. Amazing photos and what great places o relax and have some quiet time! Sigh! In m case away from the cold and snow.I think Spring forgot to visit us this year in Colorado!
    What a great job you did here! Have a terrific weekend.

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  14. What beautiful landscapes ! I love to go on holidays and discover new things !

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  15. What a beautiful country, love your photo's

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  16. gorgeous gorgeous. how I miss that blue!

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  17. I can see we both like similar landscapes! Love that steep mountain in your first pic. About Zion Nat. Park and Bryce Canon, we went in June which the locals said is usually the hottest month -thanks for visiting earlier:)

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  18. Stunning photographs!

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  19. I really loved your vacation vignettes!

    =D

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  20. WOW! that is quite a vacation list! beautiful pics

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  21. Beautiful way to remember vacations!

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: Yellow Lily Flower

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  22. Beautiful vignettes. Now I want to go on a vacation. :)

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  23. These Views are so Vivid...

    Thanks you for letting us Visit your Vacation for the letter V..

    Very good post...

    A+

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  24. Been to Tahoe and Glacier, hafta get to the others! Awesome photos!!

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