Definition for the word NATURE: the external world in its entirety; natural scenery, (amongst others).
via Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
In Glacier National Park, Avalanche Falls spills beautiful turquoise water from high in the mountains. The turquoise color comes from glacial silt or rock flour. Glacial water has tiny bits of rock and minerals (rock flour) that are suspended in the water from the grinding action of the glacier. The rock flour reflects the green spectrum of sunlight, so the water appears green or green-blue.
Waterton Peace Park in Canada is home to Chutes Blackiston or Blackiston Falls. Once again, nature has created a space by the forces of water. The water in Blackiston Falls splashes noisily as it careens around two corners in its search for the peaceful, turquoise pool at the bottom. In this case, perhaps the water was not strong enough to go through the huge rock near the end, so a turn through an easier path was made. Whatever the case, it is a beautiful sight and sound to behold.
To learn more about Glacier National Park, click Here.
To learn more about Waterton Peace Park, Canada, click Here.
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Judy
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Very nice composition. Good day Nonoy Manga
Thank you nonoy manga! Thanks for visiting.
I love waterfalls, We were at these parks early last summer, before the highway was open all the way. Yoour photos are wonderful.
Thank you, Maggie. We love the western parks too..Rockies, Tetons, Glacier, Waterton…and in ’08 we went to Banff-Jasper, the Canadian Rockies. oh boy! Were they ever amazing! I have friends who’ve worked at Glacier N.P. for the summers. The Going to the Sun Road opened one year they were there on July 4! They used to have the snow-plow videos every year, but I’ve looked and they don’t have them this year.
Another nice one!
Thanks tee!
Just beautiful Judy!
Thank you, Madhu! You’re a “Natural” at taking photos….I need to come to your blog and see yours!
Judy….your photos are wonderful! Waterfalls are so special…such power and beauty….two of the main components of Nature 🙂 We’be been to Glacier National Park…awesome!
Thank you, Vivian! I love waterfalls too! Glacier is just gorgeous! Glad you’ve seen it!
Nice images Judy. Beautiful colours.
Thank you, Jim! I appreciate your comments!
This is a great posting…it is really interesting to read about places like this from this side of the world…the photos are great.
Thank you, Jo! I like to do the same! Thank you for your kind words.
very cool to see the clear water coming through the rocks 🙂
Thank you, joshi! I love that look too!
This is one of my hope someday to see places. Just beautiful!
Thanks so much, Sandy! I appreciate your kind words!
Wonderful!
Thank you, imexcited!
Great entry Judy I love it for this week theme 🙂
Thanks, Jake! I appreciate your kinds words, and for choosing a theme that I LOVE! 😉 😉
I love the contrast between the rocks and the flow of the water. The turquoise in the first picture is gorgeous!
Thank you, Elisa! I love the contrasts, too…that’s one reason I picked those photos instead of my usual 50 other shots of the same thing! lol
I love waterfalls. I can hear the roar of the water. Nice photos 🙂 Judy
Oh~ so nice of you to say it like that, Judy. Thank you so much. Waterfalls are special experiences for me too!
Beautiful photo – love waterfalls! Happy Monday!
Me too, Renee….they are wonderful creations of nature! Thank you and Happy Monday to you! 😉
Simply beautiful Judy! 🙂
Thank you Sunshine! That’s so sweet of you!
Judy, excellent water and falls shots. I love the water weaving through the mossy rocks.
Thank you Susan….I like the way you worded that: “water weaving through the mossy rocks”…very cool!
The first photo does it for me. I had to give it a second look. But, I also like waterfalls. Lovely.
I do like that one also, Tess. I usually take about 400 photos of the same thing. (seems like it!) I almost posted another shot. Then I saw this one…and went with it. I’m happy I did!
I never met a waterfall I didn’t love!
lol Me either, Margie! Thanks for the comment!
The first one is my favorite but the’re all great.
Thanks…I appreciate that!
Very beautiful entry!!!
Thank you, Ponky! I appreciate your comment and your visit!
Cool pictures, Judy! What colours!
Thanks Bindu!! 😉
What a very beautiful place. That 2nd picture is my favourite – it somehow reminds me of a baby in a christening dress. 🙂
ooo cool….I like that! Thanks for commenting, zelmare!