Olympic View
Looking south from Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia we see the Olympic Mountain Range in Washington State, USA.
The lighthouse in the distance is at Fort Rodd Hill.
Taken 03 07 09.
Canon 50D
Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L
HDR & PSCS3
FEATURED in JPG CastOffs (03 07 09)
FEATURED in SEA (03 08 09)
FEATURED in Going Coastal (03 08 09)
FEATURED in Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland (03 17 09)
PLACED IN TOP TEN, You’re Accepted – Looks Like a Postcard, May 2009

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Sharona
Oh! Wendi. This is just a glorious vision..
Wendi Donaldson replied
This was how I spent my afternoon today waiting for a dear friend to come out of surgery. Amazing day…and she’s great now! so all is good.
Edith Farrell
My oh my! You have really nailed this shot. Fantastic Wendi.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Edith….glad you like this view!
bill oneil
Nice, in fact sensational, and you say you have nothing to photograph locally…fav for me
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Bill for all your great support….guess we take things for granted!! it is pretty glorious out there!
Shelly Hiebert
Don’t we live in paradise?! Absolutely gorgeous shot Wendi…..perfect :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
No kidding…..so lucky…must remember not to take it for granted now! Thanks Shell. xo
Bradley Nichol
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow…..thanks heaps, Bradley. it’s been a great day for me in many ways…. great news!
aluzhun
oh thats gorgeous. love it!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Aluz….glad you like it….we’re very lucky here.
BigD
Beautiful work, Wendi
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much D…appreciate it….my 50D + HDR…I’m growing!!!
Rebecca Bryson
Excellent, BTW I have cousins in Vancouver and some really good friends..they are trying to convince me to move from the states and head up that way…I have been giving it some thought really! fab photo instant fav
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Rebecca….it’s a piece of heaven out here compared to the rest of the country. Magical place.
Rosie Appleton
Stunning work Wendi :-)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Rosie….very kind.
Malcolm Chant
Wendi this is a great shot, & congratulations on being tops.
Well deserved.
Malcolm
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Malcolm….. great to be able to show different parts of the world…I sure enjoy your stuff too.
Vikram Franklin
Lovely shot!! I see from the comments aboe that you say you have nothing to shoot locally!! OMG!! Mountains and water – both ever-changing in the scenery they provide.
Congrats on the 50D (and here I was hoping you’d seen the light and would move to Nikon – LOL!!)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Well actually that comment wasn’t made in relation to the views here… guess I took them for granted.
Somedays I still have doubts on the Canon/Nikon issues…. but we’ll see! Thanks Vikram.
handprintz
Beautiful capture Wendi, love the fog below the peaks
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks again Trudi….it’s an ever-changing view for us and we are really lucky.
Karen Betts
Fantastic Image wendi, it shows so much monutains, water and your surrondings. What a great thing to have on your door step, must be wonderful in the evening sun on those snow capped peaks.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Karen, actually came across a little secret spot here that I will return to over the year.
Wayne Pearson
How beautiful is this !! Just breathtaking, you live in a very beautiful part of the planet.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Wayne….. yes, very lucky indeed here.
AndyGii
Beautiful Love those blues
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Andy….thought you might!! :)
Danielle Knight
Gorgeous Wendi, spectacular view.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Nic….always amazing looking out that way.
Johanne Brunet
Gorgeous shot Wendi! Love the layering effect in the mountains and the bit of mist. Beautiful composition as well! Sorry, there’s more I want to say, but my braing is still sleeping I guess; I only had one sip of my first coffee to date… :-)
Wendi Donaldson replied
You’re doing just fine today, Johanne!!! Thanks for the lovely comment…it’s pretty amazing country we have …from coast to coast!
Charlie Sawyer
Strong presence and sense of place in this image. Great work!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Yes, there is definitely majesty in mountains…. and sea… thanks, Charlie!
monaiman
What a stunning shot !!!! Congratulations on the feature !!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for the sweet comments, Mona!
Yool
Exellent shot awesome view!!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Yool….glad you like this one.
Veikko Suikkanen
Magnificend view!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Veikko!!! Much appreciate your comments.
Ursula Rodgers
This is incredible Wendi! What fantastic scenery. Wonderfully captured my friend :))
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Ursula….. it’s an amazing place out here on the west coast.
Stephen Thomas
Great photo of a wonderful view!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Stephen….appreciate your comment.
Randall Scholten
W O W !!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you so much, Randall!!
George Cousins
Great shot Wendi. Didn’t think it was that clear today, but weather always shifts from Victoria to North Saanich..LOL!
Wendi Donaldson replied
It was amazing out there…. and then there’s today!!!!? what’s with this snow?
CarolM
This is so pretty, Wendi. The snow on the mountains is gorgeous and the fog or haze adds so much mood to the shot. Very, very nice. A lovely photograph.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Carol….pretty spectacular spot – hard to go wrong on this one.
Wendi Donaldson
Sandy Stewart
Wow,...did you ever manage to capture the Olympic Mnt range amazingly well Wendi! Way to go! Congratulations on this being featured in the Jpg Cast-Offs Group”!!! : )
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Sandy….you know this place well, I’m sure! it’s awesome as you know.
Dean Mullin
woah Wendi….. Super view eh!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Hey Dean….thanks for the great comment…yeah, pretty special place we have here.
Michael Rucci
i can see for miles and miles and miles well done
mike
Wendi Donaldson replied
Yeah, it’s amazing looking over there – all the layers…. thanks!
E.R. Bazor
Love it!
This has everything…mountains, ocean and a lighthouse…so cool!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow!! I’m shocked, thrilled and amazed!!! I’m delighted it was selected for the Going Coastal Group….very honoured. Thank you!!
Magnum1975
Great shot Wendy. We are lucky to live in such a great part of the world.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Magnum…. a lucky day for sure – went down again today but it’s so different! Glad you visited.
mikequigley
fab shot congrats on your features for this capture mq
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Mike…..greatly appreciate your visit and lovely comment.
Michelle Boyer
Gorgeous shot- love the contrast
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Michelle….. glad you liked it.
gaylene
Fantastic! What a very impressive capture here – so surreal – congratulations on your feature too. I love this!!!!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you so very much Gaylene! a pretty special place.
Michael Tapping
Absolutely great image’
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Michael….’welcome to Canada’!!! :)
Lois Bryan
Oh my goodness, Wendi!!!! This is GLORIOUS!!!!!! WOWOWOWOWO!!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Aw shucks!! thanks Lois…. I’m blushing!! glad you like it.
JKKimball
simply Fantastic work!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow! thanks so much for the great comment, the visits and the favs!! Much appreciate it.
Suzanne D Jaes...
Excellent shot, love the blues.. Congrats on the features…. :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
You’re so kind, Suzi….thanks for checking this one out…glad you like our view!!
Greenriver
Great shot, gorgeous view. Congratulations.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much …for visiting and your lovely comment.
chijude
Oh Wendi. What a stunning work!! The mountains in the distance look awesome. Colours just perfect. Can see why the image has been rewarded with features.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Judy, I’m really pleased you like this one…. the view is ever-changing and amazing. Thanks for your thoughtful comments.
raindancerwoman
been there..love it :) fantastic capture :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Amazing view…thanks!! glad you like this memory!! :)
andreasphoto
great view, perfect shades of blue
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Andreas….. glad you like it.
Mel Brackstone
Magical scene, Wendi!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Mel….great compliment coming from you, my dear! Very much appreciated.
naturelover
Breathtaking scenery- an awesome shot – into my favs!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh wow…thanks so much!! Very pleased you like this enough to fav it.
David Clark
unreal scenery and photo – happy that your friend is doing well—looking at this scene cant but help give out positive hope – dave – congrats on the features -
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks David….very ‘moist’ compared to your scenery. Thanks for your very kind comments and concern…appreciate it more than you know. Cheers!
darrylfowler
wow what a view….
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Darryl….we’re pretty lucky out here on the west coast!!
photoj
WOW, WHAT AMAZING SHOT! GO WENDY !
kind Regards photoj
Wendi Donaldson
Thanks!! So glad you like our coast!! very kind.
Wendi Donaldson
Paul Scarsella
amazing beautiful capture!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for checking it out Paul…and your great comment.
Mark Allen
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh Wow!! MANY thanks for this….. it’s very near and dear to my heart!! Great honour…thanks again.
mikequigley
great shot well done mq
Wendi Donaldson replied
Mike, thanks for the visit and the great comment!! Cheers…appreciate it.
Adam Gormley
OH MY Wendi, this is breathtaking scenery, captured so beautifully!! Congratulations on the features, well deserved!! :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Adam…..glad you like our view here on Vancouver Island!!!
Von McKnelly
Such a majestic vista…breathtaking. (I bet the water is breathtaking when one first gets in for a dip)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh Von,, one doesn’t take a dip in this water….it varies only 2 degrees winter to summer….one needs a major wetsuit!! :) thanks!
kreesor
Magnificent capture Wendi!! :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Kreesor…..it’s a magnificent site, to be sure!! glad you like it.
Jan Timmons
That’s possibly a rare scene and tough to capture well
- snowy peaks against the sky often are -but this is beautiful. Good work!Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for checking this out, Jan…and for your lovely comment!! Appreciate it.
Alessandro Pinto
wonderful scene… Awesome capture of this fantastic place !
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much for your visit, Alessandro and your lovely comment. Appreciate it, truly!
Kelly Robinson
Very nice work
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting and commenting, Kelly….appreciate it!
conilouz
WOW, this one is truly stunning!! Wonderful exposure and composition!! Amazing!! very well done
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much for checking this one out….appreciate your feedback. Glad you like it…thanks, Conilouz!
DJ LeMay
Oh WOWZA!! What a completely majestic view!!! GORGEOUS!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Sorry I missed this comment…..thanks SO much for your lovey remarks…appreciate it very much.
AmyRalston
Beautiful landscape …I have always wanted to visit Vancouver Island. This image is very inviting.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Amy you should visit….it’s a beautiful island. Thanks for your lovely comment.
Murray Swift
I’m constantly reminded by my friend in Vancouver that this is very scenic place, your excellent images reinforce that.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks Murray for your great support….we’re truly very fortunate here to have the ocean and the mountains…and the flowers too. A little piece of heaven out this way, I tell you!!! Cheers!
Kenny Gulley Jr.
wow
Wendi Donaldson replied
Glad it wows ya!!! LOL.
Andrew Murrell
STUNNING, BEAUTIFUL, PEACEFUL all of the above. A favourite for sure
Wendi Donaldson replied
MANY thanks, Andrew…..really appreciate your great comments! and fav.
Erwin G. Kotzab
Such a beautiful shot. The depth is incredible.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your lovely comments!
raindancerwoman
fantastic!!love it :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your great compliment!! Really appreciate you checking this out too.
raindancerwoman
Its beyond awesome..we were in Port Angeles..sadly never made the trip over to see this spectacular view.. if this was the view out of my window I dont think i’d ever leave my house..lol
Wendi Donaldson replied
This is on the Port Angeles side actually…we’re lucky we get to see it! Sadly it’s not the view from my window….but I do get to see it a lot! Thanks again for the support…truly appreciate the feedback!
Harlan Mayor
Beautiful shot!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Harlan….appreciate the comments!
Sarah Pett-Noble
Stunning, I find this image so calming andcould look at it for hours!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
What a lovely comment, thanks, Sarah!! Look away, my dear!!!

Barbara Corvino
Fantastic landscape with magic light.
Ciao. Barbara
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks for your visit and lovely comment, Barbara!
x- pose
A fantastic capture!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your visit and great comment, x-pose.
kathy s gillen...
stunning capture
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks, always, Kathy for your support and great feedback. Appreciate it!
lanebrain phot...
Wendi..this truely is a breathtaking capture! You can almost see the first house I bought on 9th street in Port Angeles! LOL Those mountains used to be my view out of my living room! Well done! Terry
funkybunch
excellent composition
Wendi Donaldson replied
Sorry for the late reply….many thanks for your great comment. Thanks for the visit too.
Jonicool
wow, this is so breathtaking!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Joni….I’m very lucky to live in a beautiful place. Makes these spots easy to find!! Your comment is very kind.
Stephen Beattie
Nice!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you Stephen!
Alessandro Pinto
such a fabulous scene.. love it in the black frame version !
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Alessandro….it’s an amazing view we have here.
redtree
Perfect. I want go there. The tones are so lovely.