My friend Nancie from Budget Traveler’s Sandbox, whose blog happens to be celebrating its first birthday, had a great idea. She suggested that her travel blog buddies begin a new segment on their blogs: Travel Photo Thursday. So…..beginning today, I will post pictures that move me, has affected me…..pictures that I simply LOVE.
Today’s pic is from my Vancouver, BC trip in March of 2006. I was fortunate enough to visit Van Dusen Botanical Gardens in the heart of Vancouver. This was a special treat for me since I love to garden myself, so I wanted to be inspired. In fact, I have a gardening blog that admittedly needs to be updated, but you can see why such a place would be interesting to visit. This picture was selected because it perfectly encapsulated what I was feeling that day: complete serenity. I felt an overwhelming rush of peace and tranquility as I walked through the solitary gardens. Times like these seem to bring you closer to God, who I believe is the only one who could create such beauty and serenity. I hope that you enjoy it.
Standing on the dock next to one of the lakes on the Van Dusen property
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Beautiful picture. Serene, peaceful and melancholic.
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Thanks, Inka….it does give you pause, doesn’t it?
Nice picture! I love reflective water pictures. They always get me and are some of my favorites.
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If all your Thursday photos are like this, I will look forward to Thursdays!
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Awww….thanks, John! I appreciate that.
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VEry nice shot! I love Vancouver. I like the idea of “Travel Photo Thursdays” too… maybe I’ll join in the fun too
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Mike,
You should! It’s going to be fun!
Renee, this is a beautiful shot! Thanks for participating in PTThursday. I’ve been to Vancouver a few times, but never to these gardens………..next time for sure.
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Thanks, Nancie….I’m confident that you will get there someday. Again, great idea!
Beautiful picture, so peaceful and relaxing with the still water and the almost perfect reflections.
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Kerry,
Agreed….I wish that I could bottle it up and take it home with me.
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities, amazing trees and lakes!
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Mark….you won’t get any argument from me! lol