Changing seasons bring double views
Shining cactus blossoms returning
Mothers guarding their curious young
Dramatic storms hovering over landscapes
Wanderers messaging watchers
Volcanic sisters hugging horizons
Brother landscapers trimming away excesses
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Fantastic post for the challenge, Siobhan 👏 The shot of the storm & the reflections in the water is stunning; love the 2 landscapers 😂
Thanks, Jez! Good challenge. Yes, I liked the stormy sky reflections as well.
Beautiful gallery! I especially like the stormy landscape.
Thanks, Sandy! It was an impressive storm with high winds.
Lovely set of images - I especially like the snowy volcanoes and the dramatic stormy landscape :)
Thanks, Sarah! Those beautiful volcanoes are a constant presence in this part of the world.
Beautiful photos! I especially like the reflection from the storm.
Thanks. Dawn! It was impressive.
I love your selections. Beautiful landscape, indeed!
Than you, Amy!
Excellent. LOVE that storm sky.
Thanks, John. That was one of my favorites from that trip.