Lake McDonald

I took this at Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park a long time ago,

when we were vacationing with our children.

It was taken with a Fujica SLR, but I don't remember any other details.

My husband scanned the print into his computer, and I moved it to mine recently. 

I enhanced the color, increased the contrast, cleaned up a few dust spots, reduced the resolution, and this is the result.

I think it will work for Skywatch Friday and Weekend Reflections, don't you?

Thank you

I don't enter many giveaways, but not too long ago, 

I did.

Heather, at www.avermontgirl.com, offered

one of her photos with

the winner's name, the meaning of the name,

and a Bible verse that fit with the meaning,

mounted and framed.

Also included were a book, 

a  purse in my favorite color, 

and some special Vermont-made goodies.

I was surprised and blessed when she contacted me that I had won!

Thank you, Heather,

your creation is beautiful, and I am anxious to make good use of it

and your other generous gifts!

River Reflections

Throughout our road trip, we encountered water. 

Rivers were swollen with snowmelt and rain.

Both these pictures were taken along the Flathead River in Montana.

Weekend Reflections

Abstract Smoke Hole

The original version of this concrete teepee frame may be seen here.

 This first one was converted directly to black & white,

No other adjustments were made.

This second one was first converted to sepia, and then to black & white.

I like them both, which do you prefer?

The Weekend in Black and White

In South Dakota

We just returned from a road trip to Indiana and Nebraska. We were on the interstate highways a LOT. Now, one nice thing about interstate highways is the availability of rest areas. They vary from state to state, but offer an opportunity to stand up, walk around, and, if you're like me, take pictures! These shots were from one rest area in South Dakota. The frame of a concrete teepee...

This looks like it could have been set up as a sundial, too!

Shadow Shot Sunday

South Dakota is dry, but you do find trees!

Scenic Sunday

I think the Indians used notches like you see here, but probably not bolts and wire!

6/26/11 Note: Spadoman (see his comment below) informs me that they didn"t use notches, but that the poles were tied together. Thanks for educating me!

Skywatch Friday

Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

Summer Stock Sunday

This is also:

My Sunday Best

In Montana

We are visiting our children, and have been on the road for going on two weeks. 

Our first day out, on a lunch stop in Drummond, Montana,

this cavalcade passed by. 

I had to get up from the table, go outside, and do what I normally don't:

photograph a person!

The Weekend in Black and White

Camera Critters

Walk in the Street

Vase

Weekend Reflections

Forsythia

These fading blooms are still beautiful.

The Weekend in Black and White