Olympic View

Wendi Donaldson

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)
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PLACED IN TOP TEN, You’re Accepted – Looks Like a Postcard, May 2009

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Olympic View by Wendi Donaldson
Olympic View by Wendi Donaldson
  • Sharona

    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

    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

    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

    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

    aluzhun

    oh thats gorgeous. love it!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much Aluz….glad you like it….we’re very lucky here.

  • BigD

    BigD

    Beautiful work, Wendi

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much D…appreciate it….my 50D + HDR…I’m growing!!!

  • Rebecca Bryson

    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

    Rosie Appleton

    Stunning work Wendi :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Rosie….very kind.

  • Malcolm Chant

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    AndyGii

    Beautiful Love those blues

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Andy….thought you might!! :)

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    Gorgeous Wendi, spectacular view.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Nic….always amazing looking out that way.

  • Johanne Brunet

    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

    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

    monaiman

    What a stunning shot !!!! Congratulations on the feature !!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the sweet comments, Mona!

  • Yool

    Yool

    Exellent shot awesome view!!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much Yool….glad you like this one.

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Magnificend view!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Veikko!!! Much appreciate your comments.

  • Ursula Rodgers

    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

    Stephen Thomas

    Great photo of a wonderful view!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Stephen….appreciate your comment.

  • Randall Scholten

    Randall Scholten

    W O W !!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you so much, Randall!!

  • George Cousins

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Michelle Boyer

    Gorgeous shot- love the contrast

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much Michelle….. glad you liked it.

  • gaylene

    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

    Michael Tapping

    Absolutely great image’

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much Michael….’welcome to Canada’!!! :)

  • Lois  Bryan

    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

    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 Jaeschke

    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

    Greenriver

    Great shot, gorgeous view. Congratulations.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much …for visiting and your lovely comment.

  • chijude

    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

    raindancerwoman

    been there..love it :) fantastic capture :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Amazing view…thanks!! glad you like this memory!! :)

  • andreasphoto

    andreasphoto

    great view, perfect shades of blue

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Andreas….. glad you like it.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Magical scene, Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mel….great compliment coming from you, my dear! Very much appreciated.

  • naturelover

    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

    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

    darrylfowler

    wow what a view….

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Darryl….we’re pretty lucky out here on the west coast!!

  • photoj

    photoj

    WOW, WHAT AMAZING SHOT! GO WENDY !

    kind Regards photoj

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Thanks!! So glad you like our coast!! very kind.

  • Wendi Donaldson
  • Paul Scarsella

    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

    mikequigley

    great shot well done mq

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Mike, thanks for the visit and the great comment!! Cheers…appreciate it.

  • Adam Gormley

    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

    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

    kreesor

    Magnificent capture Wendi!! :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Kreesor…..it’s a magnificent site, to be sure!! glad you like it.

  • Jan Timmons

    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

    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

    Kelly Robinson

    Very nice work

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for visiting and commenting, Kelly….appreciate it!

  • conilouz

    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

    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

    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

    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.
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Glad it wows ya!!! LOL.

  • Andrew Murrell

    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

    Erwin G. Kotzab

    Such a beautiful shot. The depth is incredible.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your lovely comments!

  • raindancerwoman

    raindancerwoman

    fantastic!!love it :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your great compliment!! Really appreciate you checking this out too.

  • raindancerwoman

    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

    Harlan Mayor

    Beautiful shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Harlan….appreciate the comments!

  • Sarah Pett-Noble

    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

    Barbara Corvino

    Fantastic landscape with magic light.
    Ciao. Barbara

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks for your visit and lovely comment, Barbara!

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    A fantastic capture!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your visit and great comment, x-pose.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    stunning capture

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks, always, Kathy for your support and great feedback. Appreciate it!

  • lanebrain photography

    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

    funkybunch

    excellent composition

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Sorry for the late reply….many thanks for your great comment. Thanks for the visit too.

  • Jonicool

    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
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks to you Stephen!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    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

    redtree

    Perfect. I want go there. The tones are so lovely.

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