Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: vastness

If only the whole world could be just as calm and peaceful as the feeling I get when I go for a drive SE of the city. Recently, there has been so much tragedy in several places around the world, some of it still continuing. It makes you wonder how all those affected can deal with so much loss, fear, pain and suffering. The TV footage is horrendous, even for those who are not involved, living far away from all the tragedy. It makes me feel so very grateful and lucky to be living in a place where I can go for a drive in peace and safety. My thoughts are with all those who are suffering so greatly. Taken SE of the city, in the Frank Lake area, on 27 April 2014. This morning, I slept through my alarm's loud music for an hour and then for an extra hour and a half! Have an Open House to go to very shortly, so am in a real rush and may have to finish off today's photos when I get home.

Taken at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, looking over the Main Terrace (I believe) with its mineral deposits and dead trees. Such a contrast to the distant mountain peaks and the scattered trees on the closest mountain slope. Photo taken on 12 September 2012, the second day of my week's trip with friends. I definitely prefer this klind of "white stuff" to the cold, slippery "white stuff" that is falling and accumulating here again today. My friends from England had never seen a Mountain Bluebird, so it was amazing to see one here. I had never expected to see such a bird in this kind of landscape.