Beautiful Places

[jmig]

Looking over the two threads on things that fly and things that don't gave me the idea to start this thread. I call it Beautiful Places. There are many beautiful places in this world of ours, and some above. So, this thread is to allow us to post beautiful places we have visited, live near, or seen through the lenses of our cameras. The only rule is that we have taken the photo we post. I will start with two from the US. One is from the Grand Tetons National Park and the other from the The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I hope you enjoy them.http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61673&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61672&stc=1

[Ferry_vO]

Stunning photos John! :encouragement:

Sunset over the Waddenzee, on the north side of the Netherlands:

https://i.imgur.com/RWIe3xd.jpg

View from the Pico do Arieiro, the highest peak in Madeira:

https://i.imgur.com/5APvuvl.jpg

St. Hubertus hunting lodge in the Hoge Veluwe national park:

https://i.imgur.com/NDhFBP0.jpg

[jmig]

I love the reflections in the top photo. The golden light is beautiful. I never even knew the island of Madeira existed, so I learned something. Thanks! Lastly, no hunting camp in Louisiana looks like that lodge. Nice pictures. :encouragement:

[Ferry_vO]

Thanks John.

Here's a local scene, a park very close to where I live:


https://i.imgur.com/2106vmz.jpg

[jmig]

That is nice. I like how the Fall colors go with the brick.

[wombat666]

I've always loved Victorian and Edwardian architecture so this grand old house is high on my list of 'Beautiful Places'.
Coolart House is set a few kilometres back from Westernport Bay in the middle of vineyards and horse studs.
As it is open to the public I try to visit mid week to avoid the unwashed masses!
Time I went back and shot some more detail images.

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[Ferry_vO]

A few weeks ago, during our recent heat wave, I decided to get up early and take my camera to the park to photograph the sunset. Interesting to see almost fall colours due to the drought in mid summer!

https://i.imgur.com/yWolULE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SKIVG2P.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qfwnWCD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hRisEwv.jpg

[wombat666]

Very nice use of light and shade in the whole set Ferry.
:applouse:

[Ferry_vO]

With a bit of help from Photomatix Pro Wombat.

[Anthin]

Absolutely stunning photos.
Thanks for showing.

Anthin.

[speedy70]

Hi Wombat.
What are those animals on the roof in your enlarged picture of the tower?

Cheers chris

[jmig]

I love the pictures of the Fall foliage and trees. Question, what is the little country cottage called? :mixed-smiley-010:

[Ferry_vO]

Question, what is the little country cottage called? :mixed-smiley-010:

It is called Slot Zeist, built in the seventeenth century for a member of the Dutch royal family. The gardens around it were inspired by Versailles apparently. It's a good place for a nice walk, as I live just around the corner.

[wombat666]

Hi Wombat.
What are those animals on the roof in your enlarged picture of the tower?
Cheers chris

Gargoyles.:biggrin-new:

[lefty]

Could never compete with Ferry's skill with a camera, but here's my local hunting lodge, built for the Earls of Fife in the 13th century and restored and made into a palace by James IV in the early 1500's.
It is a couple of miles from me and is called Falkland Palace...(One of the very few places you will find a Real Tennis court)

https://i.imgur.com/IRtvGRp.jpg

[speedy70]

Gargoyles.:biggrin-new:

Wel I must be getting old they looked like two furry animals.

Cheers chris:culpability:

[wombat666]

Not exactly a conventional beautiful place but the old Point Nepean 19th century Quarantine Station is lovingly preserved and very photogenic.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/958x766q90/r/922/GzigIX.jpg

The Garrison barracks.

[Ferry_vO]

Could never compete with Ferry's skill with a camera, but here's my local hunting lodge, built for the Earls of Fife in the 13th century and restored and made into a palace by James IV in the early 1500's.
It is a couple of miles from me and is called Falkland Palace...(One of the very few places you will find a Real Tennis court)



Wow, that's a great photo, mike!

Here's one from last weeks holiday, the 'Long john' church tower in Middelburg, Zealand:

https://i.imgur.com/wUaixFT.jpg

[Ferry_vO]

Sunset at the beach, with a lensball:

https://i.imgur.com/3v5ow3o.jpg

[jmig]

I visited some of the Cascade Mountains.

[wombat666]

All the Peninsula Vineyards are coming on line.
Great subjects if you can get them through Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.


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[lefty]

Personally, I prefer the view of a vineyard through a glass full of its product ! (what grapes are these ??)

[wombat666]

Personally, I prefer the view of a vineyard through a glass full of its product ! (what grapes are these ??)

Pinot Noir.
A long time favourite with us.


https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1157x766q90/r/924/Jz8IFF.jpg

This lot are Chardonnay, most varieties grown are relatively cool temperature vines.

[gman5250]

When I travel on the bike I keep a small digital handy, sometimes literally hanging on my wrist. This is one of those occasions where light and weather came together. Wish I would have had the good camera with me, but the moment was not entirely wasted.

Sierraville, Eastern Sierra Nevada California

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1959/44642667254_cf5846b378_o.jpg

[wombat666]

I simply can't carry anything on my favourite bike except for maps and my phone.
My course of action if something looks interesting is a couple of phone snaps and a notation on the map.
:encouragement:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1290x766q90/r/745/JGrbA8.jpg

[gman5250]

Literally...my jaw just dropped. Norton was my bike of choice in the sixties...my wife wants a Triumph. I've been to many beautiful places, but getting there has its own beauty as well.

[jmig]

Saw this while returning from the parkway in October.

[Panther_99FS]

I've forgot what 4 seasons look like! :biggrin-new:


Saw this while returning from the parkway in October.

[wombat666]

Literally...my jaw just dropped. Norton was my bike of choice in the sixties...my wife wants a Triumph. I've been to many beautiful places, but getting there has its own beauty as well.

One of my 'own builds' Gordon.
We had a Triumph triple lying around and I managed to get hold of a Rickman Mettise frame kit for not much money.....the fuse was well and truely lit and the result is my idea of a proper 'Cafe Racer'.
:loyal:


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