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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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 *
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
excellent .
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Scott.
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
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
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
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
Very, very beautiful!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Marion…. it`s an amazing view out there.
The InnerNorth...
epic
Wendi Donaldson replied
I think that means you like it!! Thank you!
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
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
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
Absolutely stunning view!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks…pleased you like it.
Wayne Pearson
Excellent Wendi, I wish I had a back yard like this.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Yeah, me too, Wayne!! thanks!
Sharona
Great capture Wendi – and the mountains look so very stunning.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Sharon…glad you like it.
Andrew Murrell
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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
Wonderful scenery a terrific shot.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Irene…life on the west coast!
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
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
Magnificent background, Wendi. Beautiful scenery!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much for your visit and great comments!
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
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
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
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
Unusual perspective, I like it!
Ciao. Barbara
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks again, Barbara….glad you do!
AnnieSnel
Beautiful view!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your visit and comment, Annie!
Danielle Knight
an amazing shot, what a walk.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Nic….yes, pretty lucky here to have this available to us.
JimFilmer
great composition…man versus nature….
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for the great comment, Jim. True enough!
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Kathy…. it’s an amazing view and the best…it’s free!! :)
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
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
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
Congrats on your Irish eyes feature well done lovely shot:)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks Marsbub!! appreciate your comments.
ragman
a beautifully balanced image
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks ragman….really pleased you like this shot!!!
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
Excellent and I love the mountains in the background
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks David!! pleased you do.
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
Beautiful Capture.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Michael!! Pleased you like this one.
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
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
This is so good, Wendi…
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you Birgitta….it’s a beautiful place.
wigs
Stunning scenery Wendi…
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting and the lovely comment, Wigs…glad you like this.
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
very nice scenery))
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Margarete!
George Lenz
beautiful imagery… well done..
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks George….glad you like this one!
~ 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
lovely!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks Shannon, for your visit and great comment!! Really appreciate it!
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
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
Brilliant capture Wendi, perfect composition!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Aaww!! thanks Denis….really appreciate your visit and lovely comment.
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
This is so beautiful, Wendi!! I love it!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Laurie! Pleased you do.
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
What a beautiful view!
Wendi Donaldson replied
We’re very lucky here, that’s for sure. Thanks Ana!!
Ian Stevenson
wow, sensational image
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for checking this one out, Ian….Pleased you like it!
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
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
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
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
It’s a beaut Wendi!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Denis, you’re the BEST!!! thanks my friend…pleased you like it!