Layers of clouds

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I love how the clouds are slightly transparent, and look like they are layered in the sky. This is such a beautiful sunrise. I took this from my car while I was stopped in the middle of the road. It was fairly early in the morning, it was a weekend, and there were no other cars in sight .. and this was the outcome. Cheers. 

  ~ Rick

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Tranquil, and so alive

 “If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh

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I took this before the sunrise at Quail Creek Reservoir in southern Utah about 10 minutes before the sunrise. The slight red glow in the foreground was from our rental car taillights .. I sure thought I had them turn off, but I guess not.

I love the stillness of the lake. If you listened, you could hear nature. The birds, and other wildlife just starting to stir, or perhaps some retiring for the day. In a word: Tranquil. 

Photography is wonderful because the photographer can look at the photo and recall memories of a time past. The image brings back the experiences,  feelings and emotions. I can close my eyes after looking at this photo, and go back there. Video can be even more powerful.

I hope I can take you there too, even if its limited, by sharing these scenes with you. The earth is so beautiful. Enjoy it. Photograph it. Share it! Take it in, and absorb the beauty and majesty of nature. If you honor nature, she will give you beauty many times over. 

~ Rick  

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Woodpecker on the hunt

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A woodpecker, on the hunt for insects. That constant pounding would give me a headache, but it is a way of life for the woodpecker. The tapping is not just how they hunt, it is also how the woodpecker excavate nest cavities in trees. 

This was taken early one morning at Kiser Lake State Park. It was late in the fall, and the mist coming off the lake was beautiful. 

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The Sea of Galilee, a boat, and those lost at sea

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Teresa and I spend a week in Israel in May, 2010. I took this photo while we were visiting the Sea of Galilee. It’s also known as Lake of Gennesaret, or Lake Tiberias. It’s a small freshwater lake (33 miles in circumference). Wikipedia puts it at 141 feet deep .. much deeper than I thought. I clearly had expectations of a larger lake, based on the Bible stories I learned as a young child.

It was hot that day. We had fish for lunch, than then when on our way.  It was a great experience. 

The following has nothing to do with the boat in the photo above, the lake, our my trip to Israel. Just call this my tribute to the men of the Edmund Fitzgerald: 

On November 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a storm in the waters of Lake Superior. Swells of 35 feet, and 100 mph winds were too much for the Fitzgerald, and the entire crew of 29 perished.

For those that know little about it: 12 Doomed Facts About the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. 

Some may remember the Gordon Lightfoot tribute to the tragic loss: 

The wind in the wires made a tattle-tale sound.
When the wave broke over the railing.
And every man knew, as the captain did too.
'Twas the witch of November come stealin'.
-Gordon Lightfoot, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" (1976)

~ Rick

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Lake Geneva

Lausanne, Switzerland and Lake Geneva

Lausanne, Switzerland and Lake Geneva

Welcome to Lake Geneva! The view to the south, across the lake is the Majestic Alps. The lake is actually split between Switzerland and France. This is actually one of the largest lakes in Western Europe, and it extends much further to the east, and to the south west. Geneva is at the south west tip of the lake. 

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On the last day of our trip, we spend the evening in Geneva. What an amazing city. My favorite food on earth is pasta, and specifically tortellini. I fell in love with it on a trip to Bologna, Italy where torellini originated. I was so excited when I found it on the menu that evening.  

Of course, I was also pleasantly surprised to find an Apple store nearby 😳.  

So what is the official language of Switzerland? Most of the people I met spoke French, however in the north most speak German, and some Italian. I didn’t have any problem communicating in English. 

A beautiful country, with wonderful people. I will go back!  

Bonne journée, mes amis!  

~ Rick

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