REDISCOVERING MYSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

It's Beautiful Country!

Today was another day with my elderly mother....driving around the county where we both grew up and trying to think of somewhere "new" to visit.  For Rural Thursday, I've chosen one of those fabulous valley and mountain views of the southern end of Wallowa County in NE Oregon.  This was a scene we passed today, right before we descended from 4200 feet elevation in Joseph to 1900 feet in the tiny unincorporated  settlement of Imnaha --all in a 30-mile drive.


 
Tiny Imnaha..the post office was established in 1885, but the town  wasn't sited until 1901.

21 comments:

Brian King said...

Wow, that scenery is gorgeous, Evelyn! Just beautiful!

Anne Payne said...

Wow! Those are spectacular, especially the snow covered mountain one! Thanks for sharing these :)

MarmePurl said...

Such pretty photos. Mom must have been happy for the drive and sharing such lovely sights with you.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

It is so beautiful there. I'd love to visit!

Nancy said...

So beautiful, Ev. Neat that you are your mom are able to take these drives together. :)

Tanya Breese said...

everything looks so tiny against those mountains!! beautiful scenery :)

Amy Burzese said...

Beautiful place and looks like a wonderful day!

Anonymous said...

I love the mountains so much, so why wasn't I born living closer to them? It's a mystery! LoL!
Beautiful captures, Evelyn! =)

TexWisGirl said...

beautiful mountains.

Gail Dixon said...

That mountain scene is glorious!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous scenery! What a pleasant time you must have had with your mother.

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous landscapes!

Bridget Larsen said...

You live in a very beautiful area, I hope I can visit it someday

Lisa Gordon said...

Oregon is such a beautiful state, and you have captured is so wonderfully Evelyn. The view in the first one is just breathtaking.

Cheryl said...

Evelyn what stunning photos. I would love to visit Oregon some day.

Anonymous said...

What an amazing place! Your pictures are wonderful.

Candy C. said...

What a beautiful drive!! The picture of the mountains is breathtaking!!

brianne said...

Bah, This make me remember that now, instead of 4 hours there, I now drive 7-8hrs to Idaho. I don't get to visit anymore and I miss it.

Anonymous said...

Greening up right nice! Love the scab lands....

Angie said...

Wow! You are so lucky to have such beautiful landscapes surrounding you! Such stunning sceneries and a photographers absolute dream come true! :) xo

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