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Serving up some weekend leftovers with this picture from last summer's roadtrip.
The picture was taken near the top of Park Point, in Mesa Verde National Park. There were better views of the wide vistas, and those were what I posted last summer. But both times we walked up to this highest spot in the Park, we stopped here a while (to rest) and to marvel at this view through the veil of the ghost-like trees.
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How lovely!The branches frame the vista perfectly.
Posted by: HAZEL | January 11, 2013 at 11:07 AM
I can understand why you'd always want to stop, I'd also do the same if it was me. :D
Posted by: Prem | January 11, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Love how the branches seem to create an artwork of their own over the scene! This is glorious!
And thanks ever so much for being the first to link up to my new Scenic Weekends meme! AND thanks for the promotion in your post here! HUGS! Have a great weekend!
(P.S. The link was open on my SW post, so it was quite OK to link up!)
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | January 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM
LOVE the way you framed the scene through those lovely branches!
That's looks really high up.
I'm thinking this is a new meme I should check out. :)
Posted by: Carletta | January 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM
that´s a very good shot Sallie. I love it. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | January 11, 2013 at 01:12 PM
love the twisted limbs! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 11, 2013 at 05:31 PM
Love it! And thanks for the memories.
When I worked at Mesa Verde I found all the burnt trees rather sculptural.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 11, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Now you're in my neck of the woods, Sallie. I bet it's cold there tonight and maybe there is snow in the air.
Posted by: Barb | January 11, 2013 at 07:14 PM
Those trees are amazing. Great shot!
Posted by: Carver | January 11, 2013 at 08:43 PM
What a pretty view! And those trees are living sculptures.
Posted by: ladyfi | January 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Scenic indeed, composed with the eyes of an artist. A gorgeous shot by a beautiful lady both inside and out.
Have a lovely weekend, Sallie ~:)
Posted by: Pam:) | January 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Love the view and the neat looking trees, Sallie. Great shot. Have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | January 12, 2013 at 03:22 AM
Pretty!
Posted by: Halcyon | January 12, 2013 at 06:11 AM
Splendid shot Sallie and i love the way you can marvel about all what you see around you.
Posted by: Annie | January 12, 2013 at 07:23 AM
The silvery color of the branches against the blue sky is so pretty! What an awesome view, too. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Gail | January 12, 2013 at 08:35 AM
a nice view through the trees
Posted by: gerald | January 12, 2013 at 09:22 AM
oh that is so beautiful!!!
i love bare and weathered trees...just as much as those full with leaves!! =)
Posted by: laura k | January 12, 2013 at 12:49 PM
How lovely!
Posted by: Mama Zen | January 12, 2013 at 03:05 PM
That's a beautiful photo, Sallie. I just came from a digital photography class where they talked about landscape shots, and your photo fulfills all the criteria. Lovely!
Posted by: Clair Z. | January 12, 2013 at 05:58 PM
Thanks for this beautiful image.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | January 12, 2013 at 06:28 PM
I was also going to say that it was framed... I love trees and tree branches.. Michelle
Posted by: Rambling Woods | January 12, 2013 at 07:13 PM
intéressant cliché
Posted by: l'Angevine | January 13, 2013 at 12:29 AM
A very beautiful picture !
Posted by: Gattina | January 13, 2013 at 03:18 AM
Very clever idea for a photograph. I love it.
Posted by: Yogi | January 13, 2013 at 07:18 AM
A beautiful place and photo. Thanks for the pointer to the new Scenic Weekends meme, Scenic Sunday has been very unreliable lately.
Posted by: Al | January 13, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Very nicely framed shot, Sallie! Love it.
Posted by: bettyl | January 13, 2013 at 06:13 PM
Great shot!
Those trees are amazing.
I would have stopped there too.
Posted by: CameraCruise | January 14, 2013 at 01:08 PM