Thanks to my buddy, C Tann-Starr, I am submitting the following photos to a photo contest. While you have seen most of these shots in the last few weeks, I have combined some from a few different posts.
The photos were all taken on November 1st and 2nd 2008 at Minnewaska State Park and Sam's Point in the Shawangunk Mountains in New York. A friend and I went hiking for the weekend and what a wonderful time we had - fantastic fall weather with bright blue skies, sunshine and cool, crisp autumn air - what a pleasure! Two weeks later and I am still smiling!
I wish everyone could have the wonderful experiences that I had that weekend and will never forget. Take some time out of your lives to go out and experience some of the wonders that nature has to offer. I promise you will remember them for a lifetime.
Just couldn't resist photographing this leaf with water droplets on it...
Waterfall at Minnewaska State Park...
I love the glassiness of the water's surface and the stark nakedness of the bare tree limbs at Lake Minnewaska...
The cliffs surrounding the lake and the evergreen trees are just so beautiful...
The majestic and breathtaking Verkeerderkill Falls at Sam's Point...
The view seems to go on forever...
Some beautiful fall color...
I hope that you all have enjoyed my photo presentation and that it will inspire you to go out and explore in your own areas, or maybe to travel to some new areas for adventures unknown. Life is a book that you turn a page at a time - relish every chapter and don't rush to get to the end.
Spanking! Lisa, I love these! Just make sure you check off the boxes to syndicate to Localism and your Outside Blog, okay? I have to post the link back to your O.B. for the contest. We have got to go hiking together one of these days. I have got to see this in person. Love, C. :-)
Thanks C! And thanks for letting me know about the contest. We will definitely do some hiking together!
Lisa - I've always thought you were a great photographer! (I think I've told you that in the past...) I hope you win! :)
You are a great photographer Lisa :) I absolutely love the dew drops on the leaf. Good luck in the contest :)
Marvelous pictures Lisa. I love the leaf one, great observation & thanks for sharing them! KM
BTW - My vote is for you for 1st place in the contest! I tried to enter but didn't have enough pics....i'll get busy for the next one. KM
Thanks Gals!
Lisa, I've always said many of your photos are frame-worthy, and I'm fairly certain a blue ribbon is in your future!
Great shots. What a beautiful spot to spend the day!
I LOVE the shot of the "Dewy" leaf! (your tennants cat wasnt near by I hope????)
LOL Rob, You ALWAYS crack me up! I know I told you I wasn't going to log on now, but you got me on :)
Oh, and that reminds me, I've got to give our buddy C-Span, uhm, I mean C-Tann a call!
Thats right, Carolyn wants to Hike!
Watch out for that cat... EXACTLY why I am a dog person!
I will take C and the minions on a road trip :)
I am a DOG person too. Fortunately for me, the cat who wandered into my back yard thinks he is a dog - PHEW! Got lucky on that one!
Sooooo, are you trying to get all ten of your comments on me today? Payback?
Why would I want to make 10 comments on your blog? OHH I forgot about that point thing!!! :)
Of course, Rob won't get any more points on this post unless Lisa comes out to play :)
Points, Schmoints!
I do still like that dewy Cat peed on leaf! And you have not commented on my past hand full of blogs! SHAME on YOU!!! :)
Yes I did, you must have missed them! Your Bad.
Lisa, Thank you for the input on our logo. I did try a black & but there didn't seem to be enough contrast. This is my first post on the rain for quite some time. We have been busy showing property every day for the last month. No complaints, this is a good problem to have.
Make it a great 2009!