Strolling the Breakwater

Wendi Donaldson

Strolling the Breakwater

This is a daily stroll for many folks….Olympic Mountains in the background.
Taken in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on Vancouver Island.

Canon 50D
Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L
FEATURED in Your Magic Place (05 01 09)
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Strolling the Breakwater by Wendi Donaldson
Strolling the Breakwater by Wendi Donaldson
  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Wow.. What a stroll too. Great scale here. Beautiful scenery. Great shooting Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your lovely comments, Lj! It`s an amazing spot!

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    Awesome capture! Amazing view! Wow! I would love to see that!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    WOW!....is this the Jerame* I know…more than 2 words! I`m impressed! Thanks kiddo for your great comments.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent .

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Scott.

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    This is gods country, ever so majestic. It does however remind me of a alien landscape of a world far, far away.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    I`ll go with God`s country…. LOL!! thanks Von!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    beautiful Wendi, just beautiful. I love the Rockies, oh my goodness!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks Vickie…actually it`s facing south into the USA here, Washington State, not the Rockies…but very similar!

  • Jerri Johnson

    Jerri Johnson

    Double WOW…an amazing photo…you were really aimed and ready to file!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aw thanks Jerri!! you`re a doll!....glad you like this one.

  • Jerri Johnson

    Jerri Johnson

    Except I meant FIRE....alas…poor maneuvering on the keyboard…......

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Too funny, I read it as FIRE too!!!!!!!! guess we`re on the same keyboard! LOL thanks!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Very, very beautiful!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Marion…. it`s an amazing view out there.

  • The InnerNortherns International Photography Group
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    I think that means you like it!! Thank you!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Wow Wendi! Don’t we live in heaven so to speak?! Very beautiful and nicely framed :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Shell…yes we sure have million dollar views! Too bad some of us don’t have waterfront! LOL!

  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    simply beautiful if i had that walk on my door step i would not be on RB so much LOL love the light colours and scale.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Karen….it’s a very popular spot for folks to walk!

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Wow, what a place to take a stroll. It’s simply beautiful. Very majestic and the gentleman provides great scale to the the shot. Wonderful image!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Glad you like this one, Carol….yes, wanted to get a body in the shot to show the scale….think he did just fine, whoever he is!! :)

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Absolutely stunning view!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks…pleased you like it.

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Excellent Wendi, I wish I had a back yard like this.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Yeah, me too, Wayne!! thanks!

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Great capture Wendi – and the mountains look so very stunning.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Sharon…glad you like it.

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    Must be viewed Large
    What a wonderful photograph. it sums up for me the scale and beauty of the land. A favourite for sure. Congradulations on the feature

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your hint….and the great comments, Andrew! Really appreciate it.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Wonderful scenery a terrific shot.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Irene…life on the west coast!

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    Fantastic composition and fabulous contrasts in tones as well as in sizes! Excellent juxtaposition!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Bless you, my dear!!! always appreciate your reviews. Thanks!

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Incredible scene Wendi!! Love the man in it purely for sense of scale! :))

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Ursula…waited to get a body in the shot for just that purpose!

  • sstarlightss

    sstarlightss

    Magnificent background, Wendi. Beautiful scenery!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much for your visit and great comments!

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    Flippin heck, what an image . . . it is absolutely stunning.

    This is without doubt my favourite photograph of yours Wendi. Love it :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaaww!! David….you’re so sweet. Thanks a bunch…really pleased you like this shot!

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    what a piece of art Wendi !!! Amazing shot that has been beautifully treated and transformed to piece of art !!!! instant fave !

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mona….. your comments are always greatly appreciate, my friend!

  • bygeorge

    bygeorge

    You get another WOW form me – Great shot Wendi – really shows the insignificance of man – Well done :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks!! wow! from me back atcha!!

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    This is amazing Love the way you have divided the picture with the wall

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Andy…I straightened it for you!

  • Barbara  Corvino

    Barbara Corvino

    Unusual perspective, I like it!
    Ciao. Barbara

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks again, Barbara….glad you do!

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Beautiful view!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your visit and comment, Annie!

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    an amazing shot, what a walk.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Nic….yes, pretty lucky here to have this available to us.

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    great composition…man versus nature….

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the great comment, Jim. True enough!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Kathy…. it’s an amazing view and the best…it’s free!! :)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Epic scene, Wendi! What a beautiful way to meet the morning.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Love your comments, Mel….means a lot, coming from ‘the master’!!! Cheers!

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    Jeepers woman! This is a stunner! I am going to toss my camera off the next ferry. This is top notch work.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    You’ve got me LOL now!!! MANY thanks for your great comment!! Next time I’m on the ferry I’m going to be sure to think of you tossing your camera!!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Magnificent image!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Barbara….glad you like this one.

  • Wendi Donaldson
  • ragman
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    WOW!! I’m THRILLED to have this image chosen to be featured in Irish Eyes! ..... What a lovely honour for me. Many thanks!!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Congrats on your Irish eyes feature well done lovely shot:)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks Marsbub!! appreciate your comments.

  • ragman

    ragman

    a beautifully balanced image

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks ragman….really pleased you like this shot!!!

  • tracyxkeema

    tracyxkeema

    fantastic shot, magnificent view, congrats on your feature, well deserved x

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Tracy…thanks SO much for your visit and lovely comments!! Truly appreciate it.

  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent and I love the mountains in the background

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks David!! pleased you do.

  • Bradley Shawn  Rabon

    Bradley Shawn ...

    Absolutely amazing Wendi. A stunning view to enjoy when walking. It is so beautiful. I can imagine what it looks like with the sunrise or sunset on the range.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you kindly, Shawn….really appreciate you lovely comments. Must find the time to try sunrise (ugh…that means I have to get up early!!) or sunsets….Cheers!

  • Michael Tapping

    Michael Tapping

    Beautiful Capture.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Michael!! Pleased you like this one.

  • Stephanie  Werden

    Stephanie Werden

    Great shot—it’s shots like this that make me feel happy to be a Canadian!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaawww!!! This is the sweeeeetest comment!! thank you! We need more Canucks on here. Really pleased you like this one. Thanks Stephanie!

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    Awesome shot, wish I was there right now,,,,you are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.oxo

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Oh you found it!! ....COOL!! so glad you did…and pleased you like it too! (you’d freeze!) xo

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    This is so good, Wendi…

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks to you Birgitta….it’s a beautiful place.

  • wigs

    wigs

    Stunning scenery Wendi…

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for visiting and the lovely comment, Wigs…glad you like this.

  • John Mitchell

    John Mitchell

    Wendi, even I could walk regularly if I had that scenery!!! Wonderful shot, and well composed. The guy makes it stand out from being just another landscape style shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mitch….yeah, it’s pretty awesome out there!!! Lots of cruiseships dock right there too – so always lots to see.

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    very nice scenery))

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Margarete!

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    beautiful imagery… well done..

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks George….glad you like this one!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great capture…...................love the framing

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Ade….pleased you like it! A lot colder than you’re used to, I’m sure! LOL.

  • Shannon Paskaruk
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks Shannon, for your visit and great comment!! Really appreciate it!

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    Great shot. Wendi. I work in Olympic National Park and I look over your beautiful area…Lynn

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Howdee Neighbour!!!! thanks for checking this out, Lynn…..somehow I think we have the best view tho’.....appreciate your visit and lovely comment!! Be sure to wave to me when I’m downtown!!

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    Thanks, Wendi. The next time I go down to the beach, I’ll wave at you…Lynn

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    It’s a deal!! be sure to use an orange flag!

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Brilliant capture Wendi, perfect composition!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaww!! thanks Denis….really appreciate your visit and lovely comment.

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    I love this shot. You were very right in including the person. Just makes the shot and contrasts the hugeness of the mountains well. Nicely done.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you for visiting and leaving such a lovely comment. Sorry I’m late!! It’s a gorgeous spot and very well used by the community…pleased you like it.

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    This is so beautiful, Wendi!! I love it!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Laurie! Pleased you do.

  • cornelius b o'reilly

    cornelius b o'...

    I have strolled along mountain tops like these in Scotland,your picture is so beautiful…..

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Ah, there’s nothing like the countryside of Bonnie Scotland….. glad this appeals to you . Cheers!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    What a beautiful view!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    We’re very lucky here, that’s for sure. Thanks Ana!!

  • Ian Stevenson

    Ian Stevenson

    wow, sensational image

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for checking this one out, Ian….Pleased you like it!

  • Artsez

    Artsez

    It’s simply a magic shot.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaww!! MANY thanks again….it truly is a magical place!! Very lucky to live here and see this view.

  • Artsez

    Artsez

    Vancouver Island is the one place in the world I want to visit the most, Nanaimo and Victoria, they seem to speak to me and your photo’s aren’t helping my crush on it!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaah!!! well you’ll have to fulfill your dream and come on over!!! Really pleased you’re enjoying ‘the view’!!

  • Dusker

    Dusker

    Now this is definitely different from Yorke Peninsula! Great composition=great photo.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Heather….yer, we’re pretty lucky here to have the stunning view of the mountains….in the winter with the snow, especially!! funny tho’, each part of the world has its own special beauty!!! OZ is no exception!....a beautiful place, to be sure!!!

  • Andy Smith

    Andy Smith

    beautiful shot, what a place to live.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so very much Andy….as I mentioned above, each place in the world has its own special beauty!!! Cheers!

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    It’s a beaut Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Denis, you’re the BEST!!! thanks my friend…pleased you like it!

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