OT - pics from the trip

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OT - pics from the trip

So, we returned on Saturday from a blissful six days, three in the redwoods and three at the beach. More practice honing my RV expertise, and my photography skills in anticipation of retirement, which cannot get here soon enough, lol! I emailed my sister and told her I think I found zen. She said I hope you brought it home with you.

Here is the Redwood Highway.
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Another redwood shot.
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Tidepools at the coast.
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And a rare sunset. (The area where we were is usually at least overcast, if not totally fogged in)
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(((LTD))) - those are beautiful! Glad you had a good time. I remember going to the Redwood Forest when I was little, and was amazed at trees so big they had a roadway through them!

Hugs and prayers,

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Originally Posted by anvilhead View Post
pacific coast kicks @ss does it not??
I do love the coast. That's where zen is, lol. And even though I love California and live there, the Oregon coast is my preferred place to visit. So beautiful, and the wildlife is amazing. (The above shots are near Brookings, OR. Except the redwoods, of course, which are near Crescent City, CA)

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just gorgeous! ive been there a few times, and it is so fresh and real, and its easy to get lost in wanting to stay.
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thanks for sharing the pics
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Those pictures have so much zen I think some of it rubbed off on me (and that's saying something right now... ).

Looks amazingly restful. And I agree with your sister -- I hope you brought it home with you.
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I am also a native Oregonian...my favorite place in the world is that area driving through the redwoods heading to the coast...

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by cynical one View Post
Great pics, you have a good eye.
Thank you for the compliment. It means a lot to me.

When I discovered, two years ago, that I had a passion for photography, I did not have such a good eye. Oh, I knew what I liked, but to translate that into a photo was not so easy for me. I was not one of those who was born with "vision." So, I set about learning. I studied composition, lighting, exposure and even paintings. I joined some photography forums. I emailed photographers whose work I admired. I examined photos and paintings, and paid attention to the things that caught my eye.

It has been so gratifying. I was not born with some inexplicable, innate talent for "seeing." But, through lots of studying and learning, I have learned not only how to capture a scene, but how to look at the world in a whole new way. It's difficult to even explain how profound this revelation has been for me. This is definitely part of my recovery. And I know beyond a doubt, that even if no one ever appreciates the photographs I create, I will still do it anyway.

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As long as you appreciate the pictures you take, everyone else who likes them is just a bonus.

That said, I believe they are gorgeous, and I love them. <3
They feel... peaceful, to me. Relaxing.
Beautiful.
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They are all incredible, but I keep going back to the first shot...Your studies have gone well...I can't even put words to the feeling that picture inspires. Thank you for sharing them here.
And I know beyond a doubt, that even if no one ever appreciates the photographs I create, I will still do it anyway.
That's very powerful and I think in and of itself speaks volumes about your recovery.
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I took over 1000 photos in six days. I could bore you guys for weeks. But I'll refrain.

Here is one more of a stellar's jay.
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LOVE the photos and yes, you have a good eye for scenery...these could be professional...on a picture or postcard or something...

Thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Tuffgirl View Post
LOVE the photos and yes, you have a good eye for scenery...these could be professional...on a picture or postcard or something...

Thanks for sharing!
My goal is actually to become professional in some way, at least enough to supplement my pension. I should post it on the goal thread!

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Thank you so much for sharing your photos! They're breath-taking. I'm glad you had a good trip.
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The pictures are breathtaking! I've never been to the coast, heck I've never seen the ocean other than the Gulf of mexico when I lived in Lousiana.
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As an east coast kid I had never seen a tree over 100ft tall until I spent a few weeks in Vancouver BC back in the eighties. Standing at the foot of a 300ft redwood with a trunk so big it would take ten people to get their arms around it was awe inspiring. Thanks for the reminder!

I like the tide pool one too, something about where the ocean meets the land. Can never get enough of that. Pretty lucky to catch a sunset there! Four weeks in Vancouver in March and I never noticed one sunset. Good trip! How about a pic of the LTDRV?
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Wow. LTD, just ... wow. You are wonderful and they are wonderful. I feel like I'm there. And the blue bird looks like he's looking back at us (I have no idea how you managed this).

That this took effort and study on your part makes them even more beautiful. I love the metaphor about learning to see in a new way.

I needed these tonight so thank you, feels like some instant peace coming through the monitor

Hugs to you, SL xoxoxoxo
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Originally Posted by Jazzman View Post
How about a pic of the LTDRV?
I don't think I took any on this trip, but I might have some that I took last year when I bought it. I'll look through the archives tonight after work and see if I can find one.

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