Nestled in a valley in the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by ten towering peaks lies Moraine Lake. Crystal clear, blue-green water, trails, and spectacular glaciers beckons one to hike, canoe, kayak, picnic, take photos or just sit and soak up the beauty. Circling Moraine Lake is the Valley of the Ten Peaks, including Mt. Temple, the third tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 11,500 feet.
Pine and larch trees predominately decorate the slopes on the north elevation, where Mt. Temple sits; whereas less foliage resides on the craggy, glacier covered slopes on the south-eastern side of the lake.
There is something extraordinary about this lake and the mountains. There’s an emotional pull, a feeling I have when I visit. When I’m here, I feel protected and peaceful. I feel spiritual and serene.
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“Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Peace….
Judy
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‘When I’m here, I feel protected and peaceful. I feel spiritual and serene.’ thats deep. have a great day ahead. greeting
Hi.. Thanks for visiting and commenting!
Beautiful! 😀 You are so good at landscape photography, Judy! 🙂
And love the description and the quote!!
Cheers,
Happy SundaY! 🙂
Thanks Elyas! Happy Sunday to you too!
“When I’m here, I feel protected and peaceful. I feel spiritual and serene.” – just by seeing the picture I too feel the same. Beautiful shot, Judy!
Hi Bindu! I’m glad you feel that way, too~ by looking at the photo! Thank you! 😉
waooo
i never knew you are a awesome photographer, you are a professional
hey will u take some of my snaps for free ? 😀
Sure I will! Only one problem: I’m not sure my telephoto lens has a long enough range to reach you! 😉 How did the partying go?
ahh it ended and lol on 22 my result will be out 😀
I am sure you did an excellent job!
Love the photo, just day dream the way away while looking at it. Thanks for sharing!
Ooo I like that: “just day dream the day away while looking at it” good line! And thank you, too!
Judy!
There surely is something extraordinary about that lake and the mountains!
it really looks awesome.
I am adding Moraine Lake to my wish list 🙂
thanks for the share
Thank you, Amira~you are welcome…it is a special place. 🙂
Breathtaking photo!…and the canoe is great…hmmm…deja vu! 🙂
I haven’t been to the Canadian Rockies but maybe someday I’ll have the opportunity. Thank you for all the nice comments on my postings and for following my blogs! I really appreciate it!
You’re welcome…your blogs are very worth following! I enjoy reading and looking at your posts. Thank you for your compliments! Yes…that guy in the canoe gets around! lol
That really is an awesome place!
Thanks, montucky! I love it there. I just wish it wasn’t a 2.5 day trip to get there! 😉 Thanks for visiting!
“Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.” Love this quote.. I love your photography Judy..
I need to take lessons from You !! 🙂 😉
Ummmm, thanks for the compliment, my friend. But you are awesome! You need no lessons! 😉 Thank you Khushbu.