Clear Skies: Visual Meditation

January 25, 2008 · by Christine

 

It has been crisp, clear, and cold this week in Seattle (and below freezing temps which is unusual for our climate), which means stunning views of the mountain ranges that surround us.  Top photo is Seattle with the Cascades behind them (taken from the ferry).  The two middle photos are the Olympics from my hermitage.  One above the bottom is Mount Rainier hovering on the horizon like a phantom, taken from the ferry.  Bottom photo is, of course, the Space Needle with the Olympics behind it taken from my neighborhood.  Brrrr, looking at these makes me want to fix some hot cocoa and build a fire.

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11 Responses to “Clear Skies: Visual Meditation”

  1. Kel Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 1:12 am

    lovely photos
    i can smell that crisp cold air from here

  2. Tess Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 3:14 am

    Gorgeous. I now desperately want to hear Nancy Lamott’s beautiful version of the song “Blue Skies” and don’t have my iPod with me!

  3. yolanda Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 9:03 am

    These are gorgeous. Don’t you just love where we live?

  4. Suz Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 9:29 am

    You are so fortunate…it is gorgeous. Your pictures are dazzling.

  5. lucy Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 9:53 am

    i am so glad you captured the beauty of this glorious, clear, cold week!! i have either not had my camera handy (shame on me) or have been unable to catch an unobstructed view. bravo!!

  6. Christine Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Thanks friends! Glad you like them!

    Tess, I have never heard that song (or musician) before, so now you have me curious. And yes yolanda, I ADORE where we live. :-) Absolutey one of the most beautiful places on earth. lucy–carry a camera (and a journal) at all times. :-)

  7. Bette Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    ‘Nothin’ but blue skies from now on!’ Christine, these photos are wintery-breathtaking beautiful, girl! They also kinda remind me of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints made by the masters :)

  8. Christine Says:
    January 26th, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Thanks Bette, what a lovely reference!

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  10. the 13th apartament Says:
    January 27th, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    You have an amazing eye and an amazing talent which you show in this photos. I want to see more … :D

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