Monday, August 12, 2013

Our World!!


Time for Our World again!! This is a wonderful way to find and see the beauty, the fun, the good and even the bad things that are a part of our world and to share them!!  Hope you will join us!!  There has been a lot happening on Mount Hood in the past few days -- one ended well with a missing boy being found safe, the other very sad with the death of a young climber. But the mountain continues to fascinate and draw people to visit and to explore.
 Mount Hood, called Wy'east by the Multonomah tribe, is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon. It was formed by a subduction zone on the Pacific coast and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the US. It is locate about 50 miles east-southeast of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties. In addition to being Oregon's highest mountain, it is one of the loftiest mountains in the nation based on its prominence.

It has been in the news in the past couple of days when a dozen rescuers armed with chain saws and other tools chipped away at tons of ice and snow Sunday to recover the body of a 25 year old snowboarder killed when an ice tunnel collapsed on the mountain. And a teen hiker was found safe after his family reported him missing in the Mount Hood National Forest on Friday Morning.


The earth has music for those who listen.
 George Santayana


Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
 Ralph Waldo Emerson


Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.
Gary Snyder


The poetry of the earth is never dead.
John Keats

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38 comments:

  1. KarenAugust 12, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Oh wow Sylvia, breathtaking shots!

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Mountain climbing is a risky pastime ! These images are breathtaking Sylvia, the second shot beautiful perspective.

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  3. TexWisGirlAugust 12, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    so beautiful from afar. dangerous and deadly up close.

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  4. LeoviAugust 12, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Great photos! How beautiful white mountain!
    Saludos!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Those shots are stunning! My uncle died in an avalanche - always tragic to hear of mountaineering accident.

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  6. Yamini MacLeanAugust 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Hari Om
    These are soooooo beautiful Sylvia - it's a push, but think the duck in foreground is my favourite.... or is it the cosmos colours... oorrrr.... tsk.. Love em all! YAM xxx

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  7. JoAugust 12, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    What a majestic mountain and how beautifully you captured the essence of it. Sad about the hiker who was killed and a relief to know the teen was safe. May you have a great day in your part of the world, Sylvia. greetings, Jo

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  8. Reader WilAugust 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Mountains are very imposing but dangerous too, we lost one of our princes today due to a skiing accident that occured 28 months ago. And in your post I read this: "It has been in the news in the past couple of days when a dozen rescuers armed with chain saws and other tools chipped away at tons of ice and snow Sunday to recover the body of a 25 year old snowboarder killed when an ice tunnel collapsed on the mountain."
    how awful!

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  9. RajeshAugust 12, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Spectacular views of the mountain.

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  10. CarverAugust 12, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous shots. Sad when lives are claimed and good to hear when rescues are successful.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 12, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Mt Hood is breathtaking and continues to call people ....of course I read the sad (and glad) news down here a little south of you.

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  12. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I was amiss in getting my blog together and found these photos online -- I have some of my own, but they were taken a number of years ago before I knew much of anything about cameras and photography!! Hopefully, when I get to make a return visit later this year I'll be able to get some good shots of my own to share with you.

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  13. Heather WildeAugust 12, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Really beautiful pictures.

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  14. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Gorgeous photos of Mt. Hood, Sylvia. I read alot about that mountain--which can be cruel to hikers... That's one I would NEVER EVER try---even if I were young...

    Your photos are awesome.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  15. eileeninmdAugust 12, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Sylvia, gorgeous shots of Mt Hood. It is pretty with the snow around the peak. I love the shot with the flowers in front and the last reflection shot is pretty. Thanks for sharing your world, have a happy week!

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  16. clairzAugust 12, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Such beauty always draws the adventurous ones. I am happy enough to see your beautiful photos, Sylvia.

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  17. Penelope NotesAugust 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    These photos show perfectly the majestic beauty and also the potential danger that lurks within.

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  18. Photo CacheAugust 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    so beautiful and picturesque. it is not wise to take nature's power for granted.

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  19. ValerieAugust 12, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Magnificent scenery - one can easily see why it attracts many. Thanks for sharing, Sylvia.

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  20. Kim, USAAugust 12, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Though snow is far from my mind right now but these photos are stunning love it!

    Kim,USA

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  21. ElectraAugust 12, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Great photos! You know, as I read your words about the rescuers, I thought, "That sounds like Mount Hood!" And lo and behold, it is. I have a cousin in Portland. Lots of tragedy on that mountain.

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  22. CynthiaAugust 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful views of the mountains, but ominous, too, in light of the accidents.

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  23. SandyCarlsonAugust 12, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Thank you for the music and the magic.

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  24. Meghana HassanAugust 12, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful pics... Have a great week...

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  25. LinneaAugust 12, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Simply stunning views!

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  26. ~CherylAugust 12, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Wonderful series of Mt. Hood's majesty!

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  27. IndraniAugust 12, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great shots, gorgeous soothing views! They will look good as wall hangings.

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  28. magiceyeAugust 12, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Gorgeous captures all!

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  29. cieldequimperAugust 12, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    The best views I've ever seen were from Hood River. These are magnificent!

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  30. mickAugust 12, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    You have captured a beautiful series of photos of Mt Hood - and all so very different. I especially like the flowers in the foreground.

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  31. Chrissy BrandAugust 13, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Unreal, what an amazing set of photos ;-)

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  32. MastHolidayAugust 13, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Wow, glorious views of the mount peak! but last view is more delightful.
    such nice post....

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  33. Stewart MAugust 13, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    What a great mountain - but, as ever, there is always a sting in the tail in places like that.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  34. Yogi♪♪♪August 13, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Great pics. The mountains of the pacific northwest are really amazing.

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  35. Joe ToddAugust 13, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Sylvia...Beautiful as always

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  36. JamesAugust 13, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Wow, wow and wow!!!

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  37. KayAugust 13, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Such a beautiful mountain, but so very dangerous too. Sad. Your photos, however, are spectacular, Sylvia.

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  38. Dies und DasAugust 14, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Eine sehr interessante und herrliche Bilderreihe!
    Schöne Grüße,
    Luis

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