Thursday, March 10, 2011

Vistas


Who looks at the world

from a soaring height

with a lofty point of view

sees less of despair

than another might

and understands more

of what's true.

"Men are, that they might have joy." - 2 Nephi 2:25

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60 comments:

larainydays said...

Ahhh, just the moment I was looking for to get some perspective. Beautiful, Sue.

mle said...

Oh! Thanks for lifting my spirits with your beautiful photos!!

Keri {One Mama's Daily Drama} said...

Beautiful.

Splendid Little Stars said...

lovely, lovely, lovely!
wonderful perspective!

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Sue honey these photos are really awesome and so is your nehphew. I played his video and was really impressed. Great future ahead for that young man.
I also read your post about Lent and I too have never did this but my grandchildren have done it now for the last few years. You have inspired me to.
Always love coming by your site. It makes me feel good
Love
Maggie

Donnie said...

What a beautiful, uplifting post. Thanks.

Jo said...

Sue, you sent me soaring .... beautiful post!

Anonymous said...

Hey Sue, Oh! yeah,vistas: a distant view through blog-world.
I was thrilled to see your comment and so happy to meet you, I'm your newest follower.

Awesome photo's and your playlist has me soaring,thanks for the up-lift, I needed this.
~Jo
LazyonLoblolly

Gabe said...

ohhh how I love the wide open spaces too!

Thanks for sharing!

Grandma Honey said...

Pics #2 and 3 are scary to me..I'm hoping that is just an illusion and those children aren't really on the edge like that. They can't be, right?

Gorgeous scenery I must say! And I think that child swinging understands real joy. :)

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Loving those gorgeous VISTAS!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Happy V Day!
Coralie

LeadingMama said...

What a beautiful, inspired, and inspiring interpretation of the letter V. Thanks so much for the uplift!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

breathe taking..

;)

jen said...

I'll try to notice what I see better. Thanks for the reminder.

yaya said...

Even I, afraid of heights, enjoyed this post! Beautiful pics and inspiring words Sue..Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

great pictures sue
but confirmed by fear of heights!!!
~victoria~

Jackie said...

Hi Sue! those pictures are mighty beautiful and a perfect place to experience a point of view at the top. Your comment was so sweet , thanks for your kind thoughts , it helps me to carry on to the very end . admittedly I get more discouraged with the lack of comments but 4 more weeks till Z anyway :) .

Jackie said...

another discouraging factor is not many alphabe thursday'ers click the follow me button so I am now just following you even though I've known you from the very start :)

H said...

I love the third picture. I could so imagine myself sitting there :)

Amanda Lee said...

Okay, a couple of those vantage points gave me the heebee jeebies! Not sure I want to satnd on the tippy top of a mountain peak like that -- but the vista is sure incredible!

Tracy said...

Oh Sue, this is beautiful!

jfb57 said...

Beautiful photos that make me want to go to all of them!

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

How lovely.

I think that is so true, since I've moved to the top of my little mountain here, I feel more at peace and less worried about the little things in life...

gorgeous photos!

anitamombanita said...

love it. maybe that's why i love living in the mountains. :)

Unknown said...

I love these. I would be a little dizzy at our those heights.

Slice of Pie said...

Thank you for visiting my site ... and directing me to your beautiful post. Those photographs are just magnificent ... and aren't we lucky to have such vistas in our lives? Thanks for sharing.

Mary said...

What a wonderful vision~ love the photos that accompany it!

Jamie said...

Just beautiful, I so enjoyed both the pictures and the words, as always. I always feel better when I read your words, you inspire me to see the beauty in life.

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh wow, Sue, what breathtaking vistas...You can really feel God's work first-hand looking at those magnificent photos!
XO

Wanda Metcalf said...

Wow, what amazing view!! I wish I was as brave as a couple of them sitting on top of the world!! We really have a beautiful planet. I have been so lucky to have traveled and seen so much and hope I can travel so much more But without your pictures it is very safe to say I would have never seen it from those veiws!

Sue McPeak said...

Amazing Vistas, Sue. Fabulous Photos and music to enjoy, too! This post has it all! Thanks for sharing!

Pondside said...

Yes, yes yes!
That was beautiful - vistas and words!

Darlene said...

wOW! So many comments you got on this post. It is indeed a good one and I love the poem. I know I've said it before, but I still don't know how you find and match so mnay beattiful photos to go with the poem.

I wish I weren't so afraid of heights. Wouldn't it be incredible to view those sights in person? The photographer was absolutely terrific!

Unknown said...

I've tested this truth for myself...and you know what...it's true!!
Thank you for lifting me up...again.

jenn said...

this was lovely. thanks for sharing. :]

storybeader said...

beautiful sights! Thanks for sharing! {:-Deb

Terra said...

I have chills.

Karen Mortensen said...

Beautiful. Heavenly Father did a good job didn't he?

Lourie said...

Those are some amazing vistas. And the perfect scripture to go with them.

karen said...

Oh this was a pretty one. So serene, so true. It made me feel all peaceful inside. I may have a new favorite.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Very beautiful post, Sue!

Dominique Goh said...

Those are really very inspirational photos.. thanks for stopping by

Vrinda said...

Beautiful pics!!

Judie said...

What wonderful photos, Sue. Wait--all but the second one--that one made me very nervous!!!!

Brian Miller said...

great pictures to go with your words! like a breath of fresh air!

Myrna Foster said...

All of the pilots in my family would agree with you.

City Share said...

A beautiful reminder to keep our perspective. Thank you.

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

Oh how beautiful! Nothing beats being on top of the world..

Caroline said...

Wow, Sue. Such moving words and beautiful images. This filled me with the Spirit this morning.

Thank you. :)

Gattina said...

I hope that all these pictures are photoshopped, because I would already have fallen down the rocks !

Su-sieee! Mac said...

Wowza!

Amy said...

That last photo is my favorite. And what a great message.

Vicki/Jake said...

Late getting here:) but what a VIEW!

Unknown said...

Your pictures are spectacular and while I love that you visited and left me a comment I cannot publish a comment with a link.

Thanks and God bless.

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Beautiful views and your poetry is perfect!

Blessings & Aloha!
Thank you for your sweet visit and soooo blessed to hear that that your nephew is doing well.

EG CameraGirl said...

OH WOW! Great views!!

Jenny said...

Oh Sue.

While I will admit to having a bit of vertigo from a few of these pictures the poignant message was so worth the dizzy.

Absolutely lovely.

Thank you for lifting our spirits by sharing your joy in life!

A=

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos that are all activating my fear of heights! What wonderful perspective they bring though! Thanks for stopping by The Simple Life.

Tonya said...

LOVE your blog. Always thoughtful. Sometimes the great thoughts come through humor, other times, through inner soul radiating inspirational beauty. You are a wonderful person! I do so hope things work out for your son the way he hopes!

Yvette said...

The photos remind me of how much I miss hiking, the beautiful vistas, challenging your body, and pure feeling of accomplishment when you've competed another trail. Thanks for stopping by my blog too!