This week’s photo challenge is peaceful and the first thing that came into my mind was silence, alone, and still. I was going to post a lovely sunset photo, but I decided to share photos I took in Alaska. My family and I experienced a helicopter ride above Alaskan glaciers and mountain range. The view was breathtaking. The scenery appeared so majestic and tranquil. The black and white photos really capture the stillness.
THAT is on my list of things to do before I die!
I reread The Call of the Wild at the end of last year, and it’s come up in conversation a few times recently. That’s exactly what I envision as the setting for that book.
I love the wilderness, and that’s one of the few untamed places still left, but when I think about the 18 feet of snow they got this week, I guess I’m happy where I am.
It’s diffidently a place worth putting on your list. I’m sure the beauty will match the book setting. Yes, I wouldn’t want to be caught in all that snow. Although I’d like maybe just a little bit. Thanks for your comment.
Absolutely beautiful! And true, the silence and stillness is what makes it peaceful.
Yes, the mountains appear so still and silence surrounding them. Thanks for your comment.
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beautiful! while on a roadtrip via camper up to Alaska many years before i had a digital camera, i saw some glaciers up close – and there really is an awe-inspiring stillness and beauty to them. these from above are brilliant.
thanks for triggering the memories – and for sharing these great takes on the challenge!
I’m glad these photos brought back memories of a fond trip. It really was inspiring and difficult to put into words. I’m sure you captured wonderful glacier photos too! Thanks for your comment.
Love the black and white especially the last photo.
I enjoy black and white to really capture the emotion and raw landscape. Thanks for your comment.
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1st class.
Alaska really is full of beauty. Thanks for stopping by.
Really dramatic
I thought the view was very dramatic and grand too. Thanks for your comment.
Very Peaceful my friend wonderful shot
Thanks, I hope they rest your soul. Thanks for stopping by.
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your photos help to become calm!
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I’m glad you appreciate my photos. Thanks for your comment.
Very Cool!
It was awesome!
spectacular photos!
Thanks, I think they capture peacefulness. Thanks for your comment.
Wow, it’s indeed breathtaking! Have a great weekend!
Yes, the view really was breathtaking! Good thing I’m not afraid of heights. Enjoy your weekend too!
Fantastic! I did the same thing several years ago and loved it.
It was so inspiring looking at such a grand scale. I’m sure you also have wonderful photos. Thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful.
Yes, it blew my breath away.
really like the B&W
I had fun playing with my camera settings. Thanks for your comment.
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i can hear the silence
extraordinary scene …
Very true there appears to be calmness and all silent. Thanks for your comment.
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The top photo looks like the glacier is hovering over the lake! Cool!
The view was spectacular! Thanks for your comment.
Peaceful indeed and awesome pictures! Thanks for the share
I’m glad you enjoy the peaceful photos.
Thanks for stopping by.
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