Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A Walk in the Glade

Yesterday (Feb. 7) was a gorgeous winter day in Fairfield Glade.  SO---George and I took our cameras and went for a walk around a couple of our local lakes.  Besides getting some good exercise,  we enjoyed being out on a beautiful day!  Here are some pictures that we took along our way!!!  The sky was a brilliant BLUE ---and the reflections in the water were fabulous!!!  Click on the pictures for larger views.




You can tell that there are no leaves on our trees this time of year...  How do you like these reflections???




George took this picture of me ---and I was squinting since I was looking straight into the sun...  How do you like my camera vest????  I love it since  it carries my camera for me!!!




It was so wonderful walking beside this little cascade!!!




I love to take pictures of George as he is busy getting 'up close and personal'  with his camera....



Here is another beautiful picture of the lake and reflections.




And here is another view --as we walked around the lakes.




Finally,  here is my favorite picture of the day... George captured this one of the fountain ---showing off a rainbow... Neat, huh????

Hope you enjoyed going on our walk with us..

Have a blessed Wednesday wherever you are and whatever you do!

Hugs,
Betsy
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73 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Lovely series of images, Betsy! I love the reflection shot of the trees. You look great in your new camera vest. George's last shot of the rainbow is beautiful. Glad you were able to get out and enjoy this wonderful day. Take care and have a great day!

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  2. Ms. AFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    The reflections on the water is like looking at a reverse image. Love it!

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  3. CatherineFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Going for a walk around such a beautiful lake with my camera would be my favourite way to exercise! Very nice Betsy. I like the rainbow photos ~ very fun! And your reflection photos are beautiful.

    Looks like you and your George had a lovely day. Good for you!

    xo Catherine

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  4. Ruth HiebertFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Gorgeous shots. Those reflections are perfect.Thanks for the most enjoyable walk.

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  5. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    What wonderful reflections you got!

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  6. Big DudeFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    You guys are great photographers - I especially like all of the reflection shots.

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  7. AngelaFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    It sure is beautiful there! I love all the reflections and that cascade is sweet! Love your purple outfit! Purple is my favorite color.

    Hugs,
    Angela

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  8. mamahasspokenFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Love how you can find the beauty of nature even on your walks.

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  9. SharonFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I am so glad I found your blog. It is such a joy to read about places that are so familiar to me through the eyes of someone else. I've spent many joyful days in Fairfield Glade and loved trying to imagine exactly where you and George were walking.

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  10. HarrietFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    We have had some beautiful days this week. You have a wonderful place to walk and take pictures in your own neighborhood!

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  11. ameliaFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    What a lovely place to live!! Beautiful pictures of lovely places..

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  12. linda mFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I love the reflections! All your pictures are very pretty. Looks like it was a beautiful day for a walk.

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  13. Arkansas PattiFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    What a lovely place you live in. Think I would walk every day there to enjoy the peace and beauty.

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  14. MadSnapperFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    The reflections are amazing and so is the color in them. love the cascades, would be fun to wade down them in the summer time.

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  15. ShugFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    The reflections are beautiful. Looks like it was a wonderful day for you and George with so many things to photograph. When it is warmer, does anyone ever play in those streams....If we had streams like that here, my kids would be all in them!! I might would be as well!!
    Have a wonderful day..
    shug

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  16. I Am WoodyFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Just beautiful! And it was a great day for a walk!!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Betsy your photos are always wonderful and fun to view! I like your camera strap too. I have given them some thought from time to time, usually after a long hike.

    John and Ellen
    connectedtothevinephotography.blogspot.com

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  18. ElzieFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Lucky you having that scenery around. Here it's winter with snow and, thankfully, not under 0F anymore!!
    Take care.
    Love Elzie

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  19. TexWisGirlFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    those are gorgeous! i LOVE the 'toothpick' forest one most with its perfect reflections!

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  20. KarinFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Not a breeze in sight to mar the reflection photos! Excellent! Love that shade of blue and how it is reflected in the water. Glad you got a shot of that rainbow, George. We had rainbows playing in our living room as the sun was here and there peeking through the verticals. Our granddaughter had fun pointing them out. I know, I should have taken a picture too! Thanks for the lovely walk - I needed that!

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  21. Ashley AshbeeFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Great first shot of the trees all lined up. I enjoy reflections, of trees most of all. Then again I just adore trees in general. Breaks my heart when people cut them down because not only are trees beautiful, but they do so much for us. I'm sure you know.

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  22. RohrerbotFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Betsy, great reflective shots. Nice work! Hope you are having a good week. Looks you both had a lot of fun taking these shots.

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  23. LarryFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Just beautiful Betsy!! Larry

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  24. CarlettaFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    A beautiful walk Betsy! The reflections with that blue sky as a background are just gorgeous!

    In comparison to your beautiful day mine today is a white/gray sky with very fine falling snow.

    Have a great day!

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  25. LVFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    You two are the best at capturing such lovely sights. What a gorgeous place you live in. George may have been getting up closer, but also, he might have been giving thanks for being able to enjoy the glorious work of nature. Yes, I still do all my yard work. I love being in the yard when the weather is nice. I am not sure how much longer I will be able to do so.

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  26. Sylvia KFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Such terrific captures of such an incredibly beautiful place! What a lovely day you had to enjoy the scenery! I do love both yours and George's shots of the rainbow! Wonderful! Hope you have a great week, Betsy, with lots more sunshine!!

    Sylvia

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  27. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    What beautiful scenery.
    And what a beautiful day for snapping nature.

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  28. Linda@VSFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Wow! You live in a gorgeous area, Betsy. It must feel wonderful to be surrounded by all that natural beauty. Thank you for sharing it through your photos; those reflections are spectacular.

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  29. Cheryl @ TFDFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    That was a beautiful walk, Betsy. The colors in the photos are fabulous. Loved George's capture of the rainbow, too. Have a great day!

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  30. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Your area is beautiful, Betsy! A good walk on a beautiful day is so uplifting. I also like your camera vest -- what a nice accessory to lighten the load of these heavy cameras.

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  31. GlendaFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Betsy, you live in an incredibly beautiful place! I love all the reflections!!

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  32. imacFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Really beautiful, its cold-damp -wet here

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  33. Tami AKA My Kid's MomFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    What a great little rainbow!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Gorgeous lake, gorgeous pics! Congratulations! Hope the weather tomorrow is just as nice for you.

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  35. HappyKFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Lovely photos!! Looks like a great walk.

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  36. Sally WesselyFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I can't imagine a better way to spend a day than walking in the glade. Everything about sounds romantic to me.

    I loved the photos!

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  37. KayFebruary 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Great shot as usual. Is your "blog cover photo" a sunrise or sunset? Whichever, it is beautiful. I saw an ad for one of those camera vests on Facebook. Pretty good idea.

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  38. PedalingFebruary 8, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    beautiful reflections.

    and yes, we must take every opportunity when the weather is so beautiful to get out there and enjoy this gorgeous world!

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  39. Chatty CroneFebruary 8, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    You lost a lot of weight there girl. I loved the rainbow. The water looked so blue. The cascading steps. And I loved the reflections! Great shots. sandie

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  40. DorothyFebruary 8, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Betsy!!! My veru favorite is the last one of the rainbow!!!

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  41. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Wow, George's picture is AWESOME!!! And I love all yours, the reflections especially!! The bright, brilliant blue water (I know it is really from the sky!) and the trees in it, they are all wonderful! A case of the reflections being prettier than the real thing!!

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  42. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Oh my gosh- those reflections on the lake are just beautiful! The first two are my favorite, but I also like the rainbow at the end. Great shots Betsy!

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  43. S. EtoleFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Such vivid blue reflections ... a beautiful day for a walk.

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  44. Serenity CoveFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Wow! You sure live in a beautiful area. Those reflections are gorgeous. Must have been a wind still day.
    Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a great week:)

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  45. AnnFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    It does look like a beautiful day for a walk and what a great place to take that walk too. The shots are so pretty with the reflection in the water.

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  46. BeatrizFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Simply marvelous Betsy!!!
    Your pictures are like postcars, mainly the first one!
    A big, big hug!
    Bia
    www.biaviagemambiental.blogspot.com

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  47. RoseFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I love those reflective shots...it must have been a really beautiful day there.

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  48. AndreaFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Betsy, i love your attire's color more than your camera vest! Your photos always show your love for each other and the happiness shows. And that cute rainbow is fantastic as well.

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  49. ConnieFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Oh it looks so pretty and sunny there, Betsy. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of your walk. Such a lovely place to be.

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  50. Linda at To Behold The BeautyFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    This has certainly been an unusual winter, hasn't it? These pictures are just gorgeous. The reflections are as crystal clear as the original subject of the photo. You really had a perfect day for this photo walk.

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Betsy, That is the one thing I will miss about not living there in the Glade - all those glorious lakes. Of course my two favorites are St. George and Kirkstone. The most walkable are Mirror and Catherine. Have a super nice day tomorrow - cold weather forecast for the rest of the week and especially so on Saturday.

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  52. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Thanks for the walk Betsy. I feel refreshed and invigorated. Lovely scenery!

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  53. ButtercupFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    The rainbow picture is fabulous and I love the blue of the sky and the water and your camera vest. I may splurge in low spending February and get myself a camera vest.

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  54. DonnaFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    What a beautiful area you live in! Love the pics and the reflections. And where did you get that nifty camera vest? Does it keep the camera from flopping all the time?

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  55. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Betsy, what a beautiful blog you have! Such a scenic area! I envy you. Thank you so much for posting your condolences on my blog-Gosplgirls Reflections. Please feel free to look me up on Facebook if you are on there. Judy Berisford(from Florida). Believe it or not, there are two womean there with the SAME name! Also on Twitter JudyB1169. Have a great week, Betsy and thanks again! :)

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  56. carolina nanaFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    You sure live in a beautiful place. That walk may be a cold one if that cold front gets here like they say it will in the next few days.
    Blessings
    Marilyn

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  57. Out on the prairieFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Like your vest, i know someone I should get one for.Lovely choices

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  58. SquirrelQueenFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Oh Betsy, your weather looks absolutely gorgeous. This has been such a strange winter hasn't it. I love all of those lovely reflections you captured on the lake. I also like the way the water is cascading over the rocks in that little stream. Hope you have more of that pretty weather. We have been having lots of fog.

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  59. Twilight ManFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I always love your photos that show the scenery with reflections on water. They look so peaceful and beautiful. I like your cute photo in purple suit. Looks like Barney!

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  60. diane bFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    You live in a beautiful area. The walk around the lake on such a nice day must have been lovely. The reflections are great and the blue sky is so brilliant. That vest looks very interesting. I could use one.

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  61. NancyFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Betsy, It's so nice to meet you and oh did I enjoy my walk with you and George. What beautiful country where you live in Tenn....your shots are awesome. I think my favorite too, is the fountain with the rainbow...a promise to us.....

    I will definitely be back to see more of your beautiful photographs....

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  62. Starry DawnFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Good Morning, Betsy!!
    I have just discovered your wonderful blog. Good News!!...
    So, I decided to join your wonderful site with inspirational pictures and positive thoughts to ponder with our human dimension.
    I hope you also join my site, which is My Journals Blog, so that we may get connected in Blogland.
    I have been looking through your older posts, and telling you the truth, I just love Southern States, such as Tennessee and North Carolina. Those images of yours stole my heart. I also love the beach in North Carolina. I make plans to buy a Country Home there with horses and other animals, if that is God's will. I also make plans to visit Nashville, TN., after my hubby retires from his medical practice. My dear family, my daughter and 3 grandchildren were all born in New York, where they presently live and work. I am a freelance writer, poet, lyricist, an artist in many different ways. I sing too!! I also compose songs whenever a tune catches my muse...
    I'm always looking for inspirational blogs that could bring joy and peace into my heart.
    My heart still holds big dreams, which began in my childhood. I am a grandmother, and about to hit the 6th decade in a couple of years. My hubby is a 71-year-old Medical Surgeon from overseas, where we met him long ago...
    I am an American lady grandmother.
    Well, I hope you may take a look and join my site, Betsy. It's my real pleasure to have met you in Blogland. I post my poems, lyrics, stories, pictures, random thoughts and other things in My Journals.
    God may bless you, and those you love, Betsy!!
    All the best in every way,
    Poet Starry Dawn.

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  63. Janice KFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    God has blessed you with so much beauty all around you. Looked like a wonderful day!

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  64. BethFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful photos, Betsy. The reflections are remarkable. And, oh my goodness, you sure do live in a gorgeous place! You are so fortunate to have such a peaceful place to walk. As much as I love our little hilltop home, I wish we had more places to walk nearby. If I lived at Fairfield Glade, I'd probably be out there every day.

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  65. Lady Di TnFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Wonderful day for a walk. Give George a thumbs up on the rainbow photo. I had to go back and check the date because Wed was not a pretty day here and then I realized you were talking about Tues and it was a night cool sunny day here too. Peace

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  66. nannyFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I could walk there every day!! I love the reflections, so very pretty!

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  67. Fred AltonFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Yes, Betsy, the last shot is beautiful of the rainbow. All of the reflection shots are great - but somehow I favored number 7. Loved the camera vest too!

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  68. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Betsy,Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing Joann

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  69. Becca's DirtFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I enjoyed that walk. I love the blues and browns and touches of green. The reflections are so smooth. Love that vest and how easy that must make it for you. George looks pretty busy there.

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Wow - what marvellous winter colours - so bright. And that rainbow is fabulous!

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  71. KirigalpoththaFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Looks like you had a fabulous walk thru' the nature!

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  72. Busy Bee SuzFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Oh, I could walk in your neighborhood every day. (when it is above 50 degrees!)
    Lovely views, I adore all the reflections in the lakes!
    xo

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  73. VetirmagalApril 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    This is so beautiful. Tennessee is a charming place to live.

    Camera vest, is so convenient. I am seeing it first time :-)

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