The Dakotas would be of keen interest to you, given the fact that you are actually a time traveler from an earlier era. A lot of American history there, and not all good.
I love interesting rocky scenes like this. The West has such interesting landscape..so different from my sub-tropical home. I remember traveling across the country a couple of times when we were going from one army base to another and being enthralled by the vastness and the rocky terrain. Dakotas are amazing and so is Colorado.
Nice summation Judy. I find there is a sense of calm in open space and that is one of the things that drew me here. And it is real pretty as well.
Thank you for this comment.
I have learned to love the swamp but my first love was geology and so I am still overwhelmed at the sight of the massive testament to the earth’s power. And, Garden of the Gods is still in mind. You have been there right? I know Colorado is a big state!!
Gorgeous! For some reason, the B&W makes me imagine the water as freezing, but in color I’d imagine it warm. Either way … it’s probably cold in reality. Wish I were there
South Dakota is really beautiful. Yes, it does take on a chilling feel in b/w and I did not get in but imagine it was quite cold even in mid summer. Thanks Laurie.
A monochrome view of a great lake in South Dakota.
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Hi sweetie. Thanks.
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Nice shot Mike – looks a superb location 🙂
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Yes, and one (or more) can hike around that lake. Thanks.
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Beautiful.
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Aye. Thanks.
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I always wanted to visit the Dakotas–they don’t seem real! Beautiful !
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The Dakotas would be of keen interest to you, given the fact that you are actually a time traveler from an earlier era. A lot of American history there, and not all good.
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Now if only history was all good!
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I love interesting rocky scenes like this. The West has such interesting landscape..so different from my sub-tropical home. I remember traveling across the country a couple of times when we were going from one army base to another and being enthralled by the vastness and the rocky terrain. Dakotas are amazing and so is Colorado.
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Nice summation Judy. I find there is a sense of calm in open space and that is one of the things that drew me here. And it is real pretty as well.
Thank you for this comment.
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I have learned to love the swamp but my first love was geology and so I am still overwhelmed at the sight of the massive testament to the earth’s power. And, Garden of the Gods is still in mind. You have been there right? I know Colorado is a big state!!
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I used to live only 50 miles from Garden of the Gods and yes I have been there a few times over the years.
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Wonderful…I could definitely spend more time there!! I breezed through in such a short time. Thanks for showing us your area the way you do.
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Thank you Judy.
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Awesome!
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Thank you sir.
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Mr Mike a lot of your work just takes my breath away . . . Just outstanding photographs!
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You not only are kind and generous, but you have really good taste. Thanks.
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Dramatic!
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It did take on an edge in B/W. Nice of you to say so, Heather.
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This shot is awesome. I keep expecting dinosaurs to emerge from the trees.
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Thanks Dor. If the dinosaurs don’t get us, something else might.
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Beautifully done. Nice tone and balance.
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Thank you very much.
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Gorgeous! For some reason, the B&W makes me imagine the water as freezing, but in color I’d imagine it warm. Either way … it’s probably cold in reality. Wish I were there
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South Dakota is really beautiful. Yes, it does take on a chilling feel in b/w and I did not get in but imagine it was quite cold even in mid summer. Thanks Laurie.
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