Judy's Photoblog
Crater Lake
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 4 April 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Here's an extra that didn't fit in one of the Sundays. ... We had driven from Florida west to California (on our way to Alaska), then after going up the coastline, we traveled to Crater Lake. The day was overcast so the water wasn't its normal cobalt blue, but it was beautiful. This was early in May and offered more snow cover than we had ever seen in our lives. The drifts went to the third story roof line of the lodge on the lake side!
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Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom
You've got my vote for Happy shot of the day, nice one Judy...Tell Mike I can get him a job as a gnome at our local park. ;>)
4 Apr 2009 5:55am
@Jeff: Thanks, Jeff ... Crater Lake is truly a beautiful spot! As for the gnome, he's stayin' this side of the 'pond'. :D
chrissy from uk, United Kingdom
I love your sunday series, I have put you on my favourites so as not to miss any - you must have wonderful memories in your photo albums!!
4 Apr 2009 7:13am
@chrissy: Well, today was an extra ... tomorrow's is a funny one! :D
Yes, we do have wonderful memories ... and they stay with us!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
another fun memory!!! Our family did Crater Lake in July 2000, and there was still plenty of snow up there - an amazing place to visit.....
4 Apr 2009 10:31am
@Chris: It's a beautiful place; glad you got there!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wedded Love in All Seasons, what can one say but, thank you...I knew it existed! ;) lol
4 Apr 2009 11:30am
@Lorraine: Awww, Lorraine ... I'm reading between your 'letters' ... xx
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Superb happiness, a very beautiful photo !!!!!
4 Apr 2009 11:59am
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you, Marie.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Judy great photograph and beautiful color and sky and great smiles!! I sent you an email also
4 Apr 2009 1:04pm
@Scott Schilling: Thanks, Scott ....... but no receipt of your e-mail. :(
Barbara from Florida, United States
Stunning view and magnificent memories for this adventure. That is an incredible amount of snow for drifts to reach 3 stories. Here in Florida things often stop because of rain. You two look great standing there together. I really like that sweater Mike has on.
4 Apr 2009 1:20pm
@Barbara: Driving up to the Crater Lake Lodge, the snow either side of the road was WAY above the car!
I think Mike still has that sweater, Barb; it doesn't get much use here in FL, where yes, things can stop in rain! :D
Eleftheria from Athens, Greece
Great composition, beautiful snow, lovely and happy people! :-)
4 Apr 2009 2:09pm
@Eleftheria: Thank you, Eleftheria ... it's a beautiful spot and easy to be happy there! :D
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Outstanding. Ellie and I were just talking yesterday about getting reservations for a couple of nights at the Crater Lake Lodge. I have bicycled there a number of time.
4 Apr 2009 2:50pm
@john4jack: As you can tell, Jack, having been there, we didn't have a clear sky and the lake was not its gorgeous color, but it is an astounding place anyway. Please take Ellie and go take more photos to share with us!
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
What an amazing terrain! What a view! And the two of you add so much to this photo! :) I can imagine how many stories your grandchildren get to hear - I could listen to those for hours.....
4 Apr 2009 3:28pm
@Magda: We could spend hours going over the old photos; grandchildren's attention span doesn't last that long! :D
tyan from Singapore
this is sooo lovely,i think you are really an adventurous couple,and worth it or i wouldnt have the chance to see such a beautiful terrain!The scenery is simply breathtaking!:)
4 Apr 2009 5:29pm
@tyan: I hope you and your family are okay, Tyan ... I've missed you! xx
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Beautiful scenery and warm smiles, what a lovely combination
4 Apr 2009 8:34pm
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
Beautiful scenery! I want to go there! And, as usual, I love the smiles. I wish my husband and I had aged as nicely as you guys have!
4 Apr 2009 10:18pm
@Bookfool: Ohhh, I'm sure you have; we had friends grinning at us to get big smiles! :D
observing from North West, United Kingdom
That must have been a great drive to Alaska.... and this must be a fond memory for you.
5 Apr 2009 1:02am
@observing: It was a marvelous drive to Alaska ... you'll see some photos; it was a five-month trip, and this was just the beginning.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Wow, did you really drive from Florida to Alaska? What an adventure. And to stop over at Crater Lake - icing on the cake! What a happy couple you are here.
5 Apr 2009 1:59am
@Viewfinder: Thanks, Glenn, and yes, we spent five months on the road in 1999 ... 18,510 miles round trip and never saw one accident (or the remains of such). It was wonderful!
Cricket from Alabama, United States
Look at those smiles. I cannot believe you spent 5 months on the road. What a journey that must have been.
7 Apr 2009 6:03pm
@Cricket: Thank you, Cricket. Yes, the 5-month trip was wonderful ... something we will NEVER forget!
