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Monday, August 3, 2009

That's My World - Close to Home #2

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This is my second review of some of the lovely things in My World. This is a busy month for me, starting tomorrow when my son, David, arrives from Dallas and on Thursday, my daughter, Kerith, arrives from Santa Rosa. Plus my birthday is Tuesday! So, forgive me for not visiting/commenting on your blogs as usual. But, as Arnold said, I will be back!

This first shot is the Oregon Coast Railroad and a grand way to see that incredibly beautiful area!



The Oregon Coast at sunset!



The next two are of Lake Quinalt, part of the rain forest here in Washington state!



And this is how the lake looks in the winter.



And this is another shot of that gorgeous Oregon coast! That's My World and I love it!

38 comments:

jabblog said...

Beautiful photographs. The one of the lake in winter is breathtaking - glorious!

Anonymous said...

I have heard about the heat out there and I do hope August will be a better month for you all.

We have been way below normal here. 55 this morning when I got up.

Thanks for visiting my Pick a Peck of Pixels blog.

bobbie said...

Your photos are exceptionally beautiful this post~!

Have a wonderfully happy birthday, Sylvia. I know you will with your kids there. Just enjoy your week and don't worry about commenting.

James said...

I can never get enough of Oregon's beauty Thanks for sharing it. Happy Birthday Sylvia! I hope my mother doesn't read this post, because tomorrow is her birthday and I will not be flying to California to see her. :-(

Elizabeth Bradley said...

Happy Birthday, as usual thanks for the great pics.

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS SHOTS! Mahalo for sharing, Sylvia.

The Good Life in Virginia said...

your world is most beautiful.
have a wonderful birthday celebration and enjoy your children!

Martha Z said...

Great post, we much check out that railroad.

Barb said...

Hi Sylvia,
Happy B-day - have fun with your family. Your photos are a great advertisement for the beauty of the NW!

The Retired One said...

I LOVED, loved the one of the lake in the winter, it was awesome.
Happy Birthday tomorrow, have a great time with your family!

Swarna said...

Have the loveliest birthday yet! And keep sharing plenty more such pictures...

Anonymous said...

Oh happy birthday my dear. Hope you have a grand day on your natal day.

You are a fellow Leo and fellow August baby. My big day is on the sixth.

Again, enjoy your birthday. God bless you.

Jane Hards Photography said...

That winter shot blew me away. Winter is not my favourite month but I would love see that in person. Oregon is a beautiful State.

Esther Garvi said...

Wow, that winter landscape is amazing!! I understand why you love your world, it's precious!

Darlene said...

Happy, happy birthday, Sylvia. I hope this is the beginning of another year of posting lovely photos of your world. It is such a beautiful world and I enjoy seeing it through the lens of your camera.

Mare said...

I would love to take that train! Maybe in the future, sometime. Happy Birthday! Enjoy your sons'visits.

penny said...

Have a wonderful time visiting with your kids, Sylvia...
You photos are stunning. I want to jump right on that train and view the whole fabulous coastline.

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you... you should be glad you can't hear my singing :D

SandyCarlson said...

Happy birthday! Enjoy your time with family!

Your photos are beautiful. Nice to see the other side once in a while!

Lee Spangler said...

I want to add also how much I liked the winter shot. Thanks for sharing the coastal pix. I was excited seeing them and I am practically a local who should be bored by them.

Irene said...

Love your views of Oregon and a very happy birthday Sylvia.

TR Ryan said...

Are these all Oregon? BEAUTIFUL!!

dianasfaria.com said...

I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but my brother has traveled all over this country and he believes Oregon is the most beautiful state. Now I can see why!
& Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Lily

Ebie said...

This is my main blog.
Happy birthday Ms. Sylvia. Enjoy, enjoy enjoy! I love your part of the world, especially the winter colors! We will look forward to your beautiful pics!

kenju said...

Happy Birthday!! Your world is gorgeous!!

Arija said...

My dear friend, I wish you THE most wonderful Birthday imaginable and many many more to comme. I should be absolutely great with your children with you and such a scenic place to spend it in. I adore the lake in winter view particularly. Do let us know what mischief you get up to.
Birthday Hugs! ne of my g-daughters also has a birthday today.

chrome3d said...

The small train was so Thomas the Tank Engine that it made me so envious...but but what was that lake in winter? It was almost too good to be true! The golden hues and the mist. Too beautiful.

Gaelyn said...

Happy Birthday!
The Oregon coast is so spectacular. That sunset over the winter lake is gorgeous. Have fun with family.

Lew said...

Superb shots of beautiful country. I love that sunset!

Gattina said...

What a wonderful landscape ! I would love to spend holidays there !

diane b said...

Beautiful scenery and great photography. I can see why you love it. I'm coming with Gattina.

Anonymous said...

Great views. Lovely railroad shot.
Happy Birthday to you!!
Luiz Ramos

Margaret Gosden said...

I love the rail road - a great way to see the coastal sights. There is so much to see and, yes, time is limited (not so endless as it seemed once upon a time) to see such grandeur. Thank you for the beauty presented in My World!

Indrani said...

Lovely orange sunset!
Lovely post.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sylvia: Wonderful photos of a beautiful part of the world.

Crafty Green Poet said...

gorgeous photos, the sunset and winter lake particularly...

Janet Creamer Martin said...

Beautiful photos. And Happy Birthday.

Sally in WA said...

Beautiful pics. Enjoy the time with your family.

Carolyn said...

Wonderful photos of your part of the world. Happy Birthday Sylvia and have a wonderful visit with your children.
Blessings and smiles

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