Mountain ReflectionI was inspired this morning to post some pictures from one of my favorite places in the ENTIRE world. As a photographer, I have always wanted to capture the world as I see it. My own little take on the world so to speak. My biggest hope is that my images can touch someone's soul, maybe draw them in for just a little while, possibly even let them experience something they have never seen before. For others, maybe my images will spark some wonderful memories of a place or a person. When this happens and I hear about it, wow! It is so wonderful and makes me feel like I have accomplished what I set out to do.
Wallowa Lake is located in northeastern Oregon and it has always been a magical and sacred place for me. When I was child I would spend part of summers with my grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousins in the town of Wallowa. We would always visit the lake, we would picnic, take hikes, pick berries and be free to experience the natural beauty that surrounded us. Some of my very best childhood memories come from this place. It is the place that I think of when asked to think of some "place" that is special to you. It is a place that when I go back there now as an adult, it transports me immediately to those special memories of childhood. Right now, if I close my eyes I can smell the aroma of the trees, I can hear the rambling river off in the distance, the crunch of the ground beneath my feet as I wander, in my mind's eye, through the beauty that is Wallowa Lake. The lake itself has so many shades of blue and seems to have a unique beauty that almost seems to instantly calm my soul. I truly hope that everyone has a place like this they can escape to, even if it is only in their mind's eye.
Picnic anyone?
Early Morning Mood
Calm Morning
Reflection Time
Up Around the Bend
Picnic anyone? 
Early Morning Mood
Calm Morning
Reflection Time
3 comments:
Erin,
Your pictures truly do take my breath away! They remind me of the some of the best memories from my life!!! I couldn't say it any better than you did above. Not only are your pictures amazing, but you have the ability to paint a picture with words that brought a tear to my eye! Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Erin, the spectacular scenes and your inspiring words bring special memories of the times Phyllis and I have spent enjoying the beauty of Wallowa Lake and the surrounding area.
Thank you so much for your comments! For some weird reason I didn't notice your comments until today. The notices had gone to my junk mail for some reason. :(
I am so happy and thrilled that you both enjoyed this post and the pictures. Wallowa is truly a very special place that is near and dear to my heart. I am touched that my images and my words spoke to your hearts and brought back so many lovely memories for you!
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