Welcome to September! Summer has flown by, but I was blessed to be able to take two wonderful vacations, to France and to Wyoming. When in Wyoming, I’m always in the mountains. The Bighorns are close to my heart, filling a soul need for me every year. On one of our drives in France, we drove into the mountains…and suddenly, I felt as though I were in the Alps. It was cool, cloudy, and windy, bells rang from the necks of cattle, and my heart soared, bringing a smile of pure joy to my face. Nature at its very best, at least for me!
Treh Markstein, The Voges Mountains, France
Bighorn Mountains near Sheridan, Wyoming
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How nice to see the mountains side by side…. the purple in the France photo is my favorite takeaway 🙂
It’s always good to see mountains, at least for me. I’m happy you liked them, too.
janet
Wow look at those mountains and those views, big open country, beautiful!
Glad you liked them, Susan. I love where my s-i-l and b-i-l live now in the Voges, but they aren’t in these really big mountains. However, the forests around them are spectacular, too.
janet
there are so many fantastic places in France, we really are spoilt for choice!
The same in the U.S., Susan. It’s time and money that’s lacking. 🙂
janet
Such beautiful country.
I was really happy when we found the French mountains. I get to see Wyoming often, but the real mountains of Europe no so much. Both are glorious!
janet
Janet, you had a truly marvelous set of trips. Both vistas show the sweeping beauty of Mother Nature. Both inspire. Happy Photo Challenge.
Sally, I was blessed to have two such wonderful trips. I’m happy the photos inspire. I do love a good vista and you’re right, these two offered that.
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Wow what a nice country 😍😍..
Both places are gorgeous. I love mountains, so that makes them even better.
janet
I love these two photos together! Mountains have a certain pull on the soul, that’s for sure.
I know they do on mine, Angeline.
janet
Beautiful vistas this week, Janet.
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Perhaps not artistic or innovative, but food for the soul. Happy Labor Day, Allan!
janet
Thanks, Janet. The effect water can make in the environment is readily apparent in the differences in vegetation between France and Wyoming.
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True. Some years and earlier in the spring, it’s much greener in Wyoming than it was this year. But it’s always beautiful.
I like the mountains—it puts me physically closer to a Higher Power.
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I had never thought of going to France until we had a student from France and got a totally new view of the country and countryside from her.
She left yesterday and now I see your images and I’m hooked.
PS Do you read the Longmire Books or see the TV Show all about Wyoming and Montana? Totally addictive
We binge-watched the four seasons of the TV show and are waiting for the new (and last, probably) season with great anticipation. My husband is reading the books. Some time ago, I started one and for some reason, didn’t enjoy it. May have to try again. Johnson lives in Buffalo, WY, about 30 miles from where we go each summer and they have Longmire Days there. Could be fun to go to those.
Some friends and I are eagerly waiting for the next season to start. There has been talk of going to Longmire days too. It’s really far from CALIFORNIA.
Try the books again some time maybe his short stories.
Just checked Sept 23 new season starts. Yea!
Absolutely breath-taking vistas. They’re so beautiful, you could easily mistake them for an idealized painting. I’d love to see them both printed out huge!
Feel free to use one as a screensaver if you like, Hannah. They’re both marvelous in full-size and in person. 🙂
janet
Interesting that the main difference between your images is the color of the sun. That could be simply the difference between the hours of the day or your processing. Either way, it emphasizes to me that, though I’d rather be in the mountains of France, Wyoming will do! 🙂
Not much processing, Emilio, but the time of day was different and probably the direction, too. I’d prefer to get to both every year, but if not, Wyoming has been my go-to since the mid-70’s and I love it there.
janet
We were in Wyoming in 2012, I think. It was the middle of winter with lots of snow. I loved it. We took a drive one day to the southern entrance of Yellowstone Park but it was closed. Someday we will go back.
Yellowstone is worth the trip and while you’re there, go to Cody and visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. It’s outstanding.
Both images. I love the purple hues in the first image
You’re right, Raewyn, both are beautiful 🙂
janet
Such lovely landscapes, Janet. This must have been an unforgettable summer for you. 🙂
It was a good one, Sylvia. Anytime I can take two such vacations (and a week to visit my parents in Arizona at the beginning of the year), it’s a blessing.
janet
Gorgeous Janet!
Thanks, Nicole.
Beautiful mountains, both of them.
Man, those mountains look majestic. I miss that view. My mom used to have a house on 11 acres when I was a kid. Too bad I prefer the beach now.lol Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, Vinny. Thanks for dropping by. Glad you’re enjoying the beach. 🙂
janet
Thank you. I like your blog.
I’m glad. 🙂