Uploads from AR_the old guy, tagged sky

Pool with a View

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:50:45 -0700

We quickly learned if we stood at the edge of the hot pool, we were blessed by a beautiful view of the Columbia River Valley.
What a great way to sit in the relaxing hot water while enjoying the view.

Pool with a View_2

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:55:33 -0700

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Another great view from the hot pool's edge.

Hot Pool and Falls

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:49:40 -0700

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Eastern British Columbia has a number of natural hot springs that originate in the Rockies. This natural pool and waterfall, near the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, is fed by a natural hot spring. Most of the water from the hot springs has been diverted to feed a man-made spa around the corner. The water is about 38 C, (or about 100 F).
This natural pool was formed by the falling water pounding on the rocks below. The pool, about 4 ft. or 1.2 m. deep was ideal for young and old to congregate and soak. Standing under the falls gives you a free, very vigorous hot water massage - great for a very short period of time.

Blue Sunset Silhouette

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:47:59 -0700

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Another sunset treat over the Purcells.

Golfing in the Columbia River Valley

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:44:43 -0700

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Another view of the beautiful Columbia River Valley course at Fairmont Hot Springs with the sandstone Hoodoos in the middle background and the Purcell Mountains in the background.

Kootney Valley Wildflowers

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:41:02 -0700

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In August, BC wildflowers are blooming - everywhere - just beautiful.

Kootney Mountains and Valley

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:39:41 -0700

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One of many scenic lookouts on BC Hwy 93 driving from the Alberta border to the Columbia River Valley.

Crashing Waves

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:32:00 -0800

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An HDR interpretation of surf pounding the rocks at the end of the beach

Peninsula Panorama

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:35:36 -0800

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Just to the south of our hotel is a long peninsula with cloud-enshrouded mountains and small villages nestled in the valleys. One of the villages was used to shoot the movie "Night of the Iguana", a film featuring Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. Many of the original sets have been preserved and are open to the public.

Story of a Wave

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:29:04 -0800

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The heavy Pacific Ocean surf pounded day and night as long breakers rolled onto the beach.
This is a 5-image panorama of one wave that has been stitched to trace the wave from its inital curl through to the final crash onto the beach.
I relied on the Olympus to take 5 rapid images as I held the shutter button.

Curl & Crash

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:24:02 -0800

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The heavy Pacific Ocean surf pounded day and night as long breakers rolled onto the beach.
This is a 2-image panorama of one wave as it curled then crashed onto the beach.

Surf in B&W

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:12:10 -0800

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A B&W interptretation of the active Pacific Ocean surf.

Hoodoos

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:45:49 -0700

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These dramatic eroded sandstone formations are hoodoos located in eastern BC in the Columbia River Valley.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:46:15 -0700

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This luxury resort is in the Columbia River valley with the Rockies as the backdrop. The resort lacks nothing; a very comfortable place to sit back and relax.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:47:12 -0700

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This luxury resort, complete with two golf courses, straddles the Columbia River. One golf course is in the valley, the other in the foothhills of the Rocky Mountains. Here is the valley course.

Dolphins in Sand

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:01:44 -0800

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Many independent artists feature their sculptures on the beach and place a small collection box on the Malecon, looking for donations. This sand-based interpretation of a school of dolphins is worth the small donation. Wonderful detail and textures.

Chess Players - Sand Sculpture

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:03:55 -0800

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At first glance, I thought this was a very impressive sand sculpture, but then the figures moved, ever-so-slightly. The entire set is covered in a sand finish and the two "actors" are also covered in a sand-based make-up of some sort.

It's a Bird ... it's a Plane ... it's a WHAT?

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:59:40 -0800

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Another whimsical example of the public art on the Malecon.

If this eagle can ever get off the ground it would be truly formidable.

On Perpetual Lookout

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:46:59 -0800

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This is one of many whimsical but edgy public sculptures along the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta.

Desolate

nobody@flickr.com (AR_the old guy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:38:04 -0800

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On our flight from Toronto to Puerto Vallarta, we flew over the Mexican Highlands; I was struck by the desolation and vivid mountain and canyon landscapes.

This Mexican landscape viewed from 30,000 ft. had so little vegetation, it reminded me of a lunar landscape.