These photos are of our National Park travels within 1,000 miles of our home. We are lucky to live so close to so much beauty.
I tried to consider what was in the foreground as well as the background in these shots.
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Your photos captured the beauty of our national parks! Thank you for join us. :)
Thank you Amy! :D
Some of my absolute favorite spots- Bryce and Zion - ooh la la!!! Wonderful choices for the challenge SB
Thanks! Yes, those are pretty special places.
National Parks are such treasures, as your pics so beautiful illustrates. What a sad day it would be when people can no longer escape to places like these...
Yes, they are treasures that I hope people can always enjoy.
You captured such beautiful pictures of our National Parks! Definitely want to visit that part of the country soon! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks. They are special places full of beauty.
Fabulous photos of our National Parks and I love the Crater Lake National Park photo!🙂
Thanks! I like the patterns in the water in the Crater Lake one.
I love how you captured the cactus rose up front and the mountains with snow in the background. Arches Park Lovely shots of beautiful places.
Thanks! We were lucky to see that cactus in bloom.
Thank you for taking me back to some of my most favorite places in the world! The last two I have not visited yet, but I am contemplating a move to be closer to my son in Eugene...and I'm sure I'll have an opportunity soon.
You're welcome! :) Many beautiful sights to see.
Thanks Tina! 😁