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Wonderful viewpoint near Santander, Spain, the trail is a bit muddy after rain, but it's short and easy. Atlantic ocean at right, Picos de Europa mountains in the distance.
Blick vom Bölchen (Belchen)
Die Belchenflue in der Baselbieter Gemeinde Eptingen ist eines der beliebtesten Ausflugziele im Kanton Baselland. Mit 1099 m ü. NN ist es wohl der bekannteste Berg auf der Landschaft Basel.
Schaut man von oben nicht weit ins Land, sondern hinab ins Tal, entdeckt man sowohl gut miteinander vernetzte Höfe und Dörfchen, als auch die unterschiedlichsten, dem Auge schmeichelnden Farbtöne, mir hat es besonders all das frische Grün angetan, es belebt die Nadelwälder ungemein, zeigt die Gliederung der Feld- und Wiesenflächen und macht einfach gute Laune...
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The good news is the road to the Tumalo Falls viewpoint/trailhead is open again. The bad news is the mosquitoes got there first.
Taken from the rooftop terrace of the Villa looking down the hillside towards Faro beach. Just over the wall between the chimney and the tree on the right you can see part of the MAR Shopping Complex. It reminds me very much of the Trafford Centre Shopping complex in Greater Manchester!
Symonds Yat
A short walk from the main viewing area at Symonds Yat Rock is the alternative view point, much quieter, in fact we were the only ones there. The views of the river Wye I thought were actually better from here. In the distance you should be just able to make out the spire of the church in the village of Goodrich, and below in the valley by the side of the river some cows looking very small.
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Lizzi loves to lie on the garden wall in the evening and be able to observe everything from there.
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I hope that the Mt. Whitney Viewpoint, with its rustic wooden sign, will look much the same 50 years from now as it has for the past half-century I’ve been visiting.
Some places, especially those as remote and protected as the lands around Mount Whitney, have a timeless quality to them, resisting significant change.
It's a special experience to witness a place that seems to defy the rapid changes of the modern world, offering a consistent connection to nature over generations
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Mount Whitney is a prominent peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located in east-central California. It holds the distinction of being the highest point in the contiguous United States, with an elevation generally cited as 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) above sea level.
Mount Whitney straddles the border of Inyo and Tulare counties, and its western slope lies within Sequoia National Park, while its eastern slopes are in Inyo National Forest. It rises dramatically over 10,000 feet above the Owens Valley floor to its east.
Mount Whitney is primarily composed of granite, formed during the Cretaceous period. Its distinctive shape has been sculpted by ancient glaciers, leaving behind cirques, moraines, and thousands of glacial lakes in the surrounding landscape.
Mount Whitney was named in 1864 in honor of Josiah Whitney, who was the state geologist of California and sponsored the geological survey that discovered it. The first recorded ascent was on August 18, 1873, by Charles Begole, Albert Johnson, and John Lucas.
Mount Whitney is remarkably close to Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, which is the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. This proximity creates a dramatic contrast in elevation within a relatively small geographic area.
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With its huge size, there are so many beautiful viewpoints. typical of NZ the clouds moved in quickly.
Thank you, Iceland!
Thank you for your spectacular natural landscapes, from waterfalls to hot springs, from glaciers to volcanoes, and for your culture rich in stories and legends. Your breathtaking beauty and the warmth of your people will remain with me forever. You are a small country with a big heart. Takk fyrir, Iceland!
Grazie, Islanda!
Grazie per i tuoi spettacolari paesaggi naturali, dalle cascate alle sorgenti termali, dai ghiacciai ai vulcani, e per la tua cultura ricca di storie e leggende. La tua bellezza mozzafiato e il calore dei tuoi abitanti mi resteranno per sempre. Sei un piccolo paese con un grande cuore. Takk fyrir, Islanda!
Sealy Tarns Viewpoint is the mid point of the popular and challenging Mueller Hut Route, located in Mount Cook National Park.
After a series of 2200 stairs that wind up the hillside, you reach this view point and from here, there's an even more challenging and steep incline to Mueller Hut.
The effort needed to reach Mueller Hut is high but the view on the way is nonetheless rewarding.
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We hiked up the steep old trail to Mason Lake and went back down the longer, less steep but rockier Ira Spring trail. The new trail has great views of the surrounding mountains like Mt Defiance and Putrid Pete's Peak but the old trail has the creek. Next time we'll do the loop in reverse.
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As seen from Seckley Wood viewpoint 75069 merges out of Arley cutting, returning the first Santa train of the day.
A flying gull soaring above the turquoise vibrant waters and a shallow coral reef with its wings partially extended.
The bird in flight is clearly the main subject, and it is in sharp focus, which is crucial for wildlife photography. The timing of the capture effectively freezes the motion of the wings, making the subject stand out against the dynamic background.
The bird has a white head, a grey body, and black markings on its wings. The image highlights the graceful movement of the bird as it glides effortlessly over the water's surface, likely riding air currents created by the nearby reef.
The flying gull is positioned in the right portion of the frame, balancing the large area of the water and leading the viewer's eye across the scene.
The high-angle perspective, likely taken from a cliff or elevated position, is unconventional for typical wildlife photography which often favors eye-level shots. This elevated viewpoint emphasizes the vastness of the sea and the textured contrast between the shallow reef and the deep water.
The image utilizes the rule of thirds, with the bird positioned in the upper right third of the frame, creating a balanced yet dynamic feel. The diagonal line separating the deeper blue water from the shallow, light-colored reef adds strong leading lines and visual interest.
There is a striking contrast between the deep, rippled blues of the open water and the lighter, textured greens and whites of the shallow reef area. The natural lighting highlights the transparency of the shallow water, revealing the underwater structure.
The image has a good depth of field, keeping both the immediate foreground of the reef and the distant water in focus, which provides context for the bird's environment.
Overall, the image evokes a sense of freedom through the soaring bird, combined with the natural beauty and resilience of the marine environment.