Thursday, April 3, 2014

Hello Friends.

As I am typing this we are in Moab, UT.
But Moab wasn't our first stop.  Our first stop was Zion National Park.
We have been to Zion many times.  It is a beautiful Park with lots of wonderful Hiking.
On this particular trip it was a bit cold and windy.  But in the late afternoon the
wind would stop and we were able to get in some short walks.

I do have Five photos to share with you today.
All for Random Five Friday.
Even though they aren't too random.  Most of them are flowers seen this week.



My Hubby put this photo on his blog but I wanted to share it with you here
on my blog.  Here's Big Bertha in the site we had in Zion.
What a view!!!




I brought my camera along on a walk through the little town
of Springdale. I was able to get a shot of this fence.
Perfect for Theresa's meme Good Fences.



 I just love this time of the year, Blooms everywhere.
Even here in Zion.



 I had some fun playing with this shot in Photoshop.
I might have had too much fun.  I think I over did it.



 I even found some Tulips standing up and looking pretty.
I'm really surprised this shot even took.  It was so windy out.
Not good for taking shots of flowers.



I have no idea what these beauties are but they were
calling out to me "Take My Picture... Take My Picture....

Linking up with

RANDOM FIVE FRIDAY
OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD
GOOD FENCES


Well, you can tell Spring is in the Air..
Hopefully I will be back soon with a few shots of the
photos I took at Arches National park today.

Wishing everyone a Happy weekend.

Hugs~

60 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

thank you, linda, for linking up to good fences! a beautiful shot, i might add - as is the tulip one and the funky bloom below that. almost looks like tiny peppers. :)

love the big bertha shot parked against the mountains!

enjoy utah!

Barbara said...

Love seeing your travels, and what beautiful country you are in. Love the movement in the background of the tulips. You can tell the wind is blowing. Love seeing Big Bertha. TFS Melinda. Safe travels.

Kim Stevens said...

Yes, what a view! And I don't know that last photo is either, but it's so interesting!!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Ah! These are so beautiful!! I am enjoying spring vicariously through you! We are supposed to get even more snow tomorrow...i give up!

Unknown said...

Linda,
You did find a beautiful view to park your camper.

I like the rustic fence with new green plant life intertwined.

Thank you for sharing signs of spring, I need that! We had a blizzard on Monday, wind and snow yesterday and it's still pretty chilly today.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

Zion rocks!! have a ball ... gorgeous mountain shot. what a great spot to camp out. enjoy!! ( :

magnoliasntea said...

Great fence shot and flowers. Beautiful scenery.

Kmcblackburn said...

Such a softness to these photos.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Such gorgeous photos!! And loving the photo of your view from Big Bertha! :)

Brian King said...

Gorgeous photos and country!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Gorgeous shots and love them all!
Randy just came back from Utah and he said it was snowing.
We went to Zion last November, stayed at Cable lodge Inn and had that view too, awesome!
Thanks once again for linking up with Our Beautiful World and certainly great to see you here!!!

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous photo's Linda, love the campground scene...Enjoy the flowers, it is Spring again! Hugs for your next stop! Have a fun Friday!

Terry said...

Lovely photos Linda, but you forgot to come and pick me up! It sure looks beautiful there! Enjoy!

Gayle Price said...

Wonderful images !! So glad you put the photo of Big Bertha in.....now I know "where you live" and yes, you are so lucky to have many different, beautiful views from your home as you travel the land. Love the fence and of course you are an expert at taking the most beautiful photos of flowers....even in the wind. Safe travels my friend. xx

Saun said...

What a view! The flowers are beautiful

Your friend Saun

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi. Love the fence shot and also the tulips and last shot. Safe journeys.

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful photos Linda! Hope you enjoy Moab! One of my fave places to visit!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Absolutely gorgeous photos Linda! Love the first by your husband too. Big Bertha seems to be the perfect way to get closer to the amazing world around you.

Valerie-Jael said...

Enjoy your spring. It is a gorgeous place where you are, love the flower shots. Hugs, Valerie

amanda said...

Zion is one of my favorite places!
We adored Utah. Your post makes me dreamy - so lovely & colorful while we still live in a land of snow & monochrome.
I like the photo shop image - I don't think you overdid it, but if you did, I think it's ok to do that once in a while. ;)

orchid0324 said...

What beautiful images of scenery and flowers♡♡♡ Is the first flowe rshot cherry? I thought it looks like it♪

Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

Ros Crawford said...

Hello friend ... Oh it looks idyllic where you are ... I adore your shots ... the one of the fence is terrific ... Thanks so much for sharing with us at Our Beautiful World! Have a fun weekend and stay safe

It's me said...

Wowwww...great pictures Linda......love from me...x !

Lisa Graham said...

The world is a beautiful place and even more beautiful when looked at through your lens.

Lori said...

Oh, Linda - what gorgeousness! Thank you for sharing that beautiful view and all the other pretty pictures!

Carol Blackburn said...

What a beautiful campsite view. Thanks for showing those wonderful flowers. I'll have to look up the mares tails; never heard of those before. Safe travels!

Gail Dixon said...

What a great post! I think it's the first time I've seen Big Bertha. She's a beaut! What a view is right. Mercy. The blooms are gorgeous, but that first one is exquisite!

Ruth Kelly said...

Enjoy the warmth. We are still getting snow.

Cynthia Schelzig said...

Amazing shots....the view with the camper....wow! Your vehicle must have some engine to haul that camper all over the place. Makes me weak in the knees thinking of pulling it up some of those mountains:)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Beautiful flowers, and oh what a perfect spot you had for camping...beautiful!!

Sue Lelli said...

GORGEOUS PHOTOS! I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE TUlips but All are Beautiful!

Lisa Gordon said...

My goodness, Big Bertha looks just gorgeous parked again the mountains!

I am so glad that you enjoyed Zion. It really is an amazing place.

Your flowers are just beautiful.

Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

Barb said...

Lucky you! Zion and Moab are two of my favorite places. You have so many special photos of your travels. You'll have to make some photo books to remember your time on the road.

Cathy H. said...

Oh my, what a beautiful place to be parked! The flowers are lovely! We've had a lot of wind lately making nature photography so hard!

Tracy said...

Wow that spot where your camper was parked really did have an amazing view. You are so very very lucky to be seeing such beauty my friend. Love all your pics. Hugs!

Davi said...

You did have a gorgeous view Linda! Zion never fails to entrance you does it. I love your flowers pics, as always a feast for the eyes!! I most especially love the one with the old wrought iron fence in it! Safe travels my friend :)

Audrey Pettit said...

OMGoodness, your campsite at Zion is just breathtaking, my friend! Love all your stunning photos, but that one just steals my heart! It is so beautiful, I don't think I'd ever want to leave! TFS!

Manuela said...

WOW, all photos are so georgous, Thanks you a lot for sharing with us at "Our Beautiful World"

Becca said...

All such gorgeous shots Linda! Im so glad you are enjoying your travels and the weather has been great for hiking and even enjoying some occasional rain! This is what spring is supposed to feel like! :-)

AppleApricot Wen said...

Ohhh I love love Zion national park, so beautiful out there!
And honestly, you rock with macro shots. Gorgeous work! You can even make one little thingie of that fence look interesting! Although a beautiful fence, I wouldn't have thought of shooting for that one thingie, but it looks amazing with this shallow depth of sharpness.
Wishing you a happy trip! xx

Anonymous said...

This looks like a beautiful place to visit, Have a wonderful week Hugs Julie P

nookworm said...

I am fortunate to have come across your photography and love every one; all because I linked up to Good Fences from Run*A*Round Ranch Report. You are good, no, I take that back - you excel in photography of beautiful subjects.

Ida said...

Wonderful post. I'm glad you shared that picture your hubby used on his blog, it's an awesome view.
Lots of pretty flowers too. I liked your fence shot very much and also those flowers at the end. So different & unusual.

Lili Sulastri said...

Wow! Such beautiful shots.

Robyn Oliver said...

Gorgeous "bloom" photos, Linda...and I'd like to be off exploring right now too, feel like I need a get away. Have a great time Cheers Robyn (OBW)

Lynn said...

such gorgeously glorious shots-(you always need bigger and better adjectives) the photo of A. Bertha is sublime, the setting idyllic, a great shot for a camping poster :-).

Our Neck of the Woods said...

Such lovely photos! I really like all those flower shots :) I hope you have a great time in UT. Looks beautiful there!

S. Etole said...

Such a springlike feel to these. Still waiting here.

Colleen Dietrich said...

Oh, Linda! I always, always love seeing the shots you've taken. So gorgeous. I didn't realize your hubby has a blog now! How cool is that!

Catherine said...

Such lovely spring you are enjoying Linda - lovely! I had a butterfly in my garden this afternoon. I think he's a little early but perhaps he is hopeful as I in that spring is here to stay.

Have a wonderful week my friend!
xo Catherine

yyam said...

These are so pretty! Glad you have spring-like weather!

Anonymous said...

WOW LOOK at the view!!!! You are one lucky lady!!! I love you sharing your adventures!!! Hugs friend!

G Peplow said...

Fantastic shots, well done with the tulips, WOW Glad to see you're still traveling and exploring, have loads of fun :D xx

Jill Foley said...

Your photos are beautiful - I can't believe I'm just now looking at your blog after following you on ig for so long. I see we even read some of the same blogs and do some same link ups from time to time.

It will be good to get to know you better through your blog!

fiddlejill

Ela 17 said...

Beautiful images with would like to be there

JansArtyJunk said...

Wow...beautiful pics Linda...and I love the one of Big Bertha framed by the stunning scenery :)

Nancy said...

I agree, what a fabulous view! How neat to find so many spring blooms. Just gorgeous!

Diane said...

Such lovely photos Linda, what a fun vacation.

Hugs diane

Bunch of Barrons said...

Just gorgeous! I went to Zion when I was younger, and it's one of my favorite places. :)

Virginia L. said...

Stunning photos, Linda! TFS!