Friday, March 28, 2008

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I was recently way up high in the French Alps in the ski area shown in the above picture . Those skiers are in high spirits because they are on holidays. And since the whole Northern hemisphere is ready for Spring, here is another shot for the theme, taken last April while I was high on a hill overlooking the Toscana (Tuscany)




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  1. jams o donnellMarch 28, 2008 7:00 PM

    Great photos! Have a happy weekend, Mar

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2008 8:27 PM

    Oh what beautiful photos!!

    Have a great weekend.

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  3. Colin CampbellMarch 28, 2008 9:00 PM

    Very nice. I have not been skiing for many years. I think it is about time. I will have to move back to a country with a bit of snow.

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  4. CarverMarch 28, 2008 9:34 PM

    Great photographs Mar. I'm not doing a photohunt post this week because I'm turning my computer off tonight for 24 hours (imagine me in a state of withdrawal tomorrow). I'm glad you post early though because I love your photographs.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 28, 2008 10:22 PM

    These are such wonderful photos for HIGH. Beautiful.

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  6. RachMarch 29, 2008 1:09 AM

    wow beautiful pictures :-)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 1:28 AM

    Both shots are nice! I am so looking forward to turning off the lights at my home tonight - it's sill 8 AM in the morning now. Another 12 more hours to go. ;)

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  8. MelliMarch 29, 2008 3:46 AM

    Mmmm mmm mmmm! They are BOTH beautiful! I just KNEW I was gonna see a ski lift here today! I knew it!!! I didn't know about Tuscany though... gorgeous!

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  9. eastcoastlifeMarch 29, 2008 4:25 AM

    Oh wow! The view of the French Alps and Tuscany is breathtaking! *admires*

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  10. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 5:11 AM

    love the photos and it suits well with theme. i haven't been to the alps before :P hopefully one day i would have the chance to do so :)

    have a great weekend !

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  11. CRIZ LAIMarch 29, 2008 5:40 AM

    Wow.. You are having such a great time watching all those nice sceneries.

    Hop in for some fun
    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/
    and/or have a look sometimes why need things to be HIGH
    http://www.crizlai.com/
    Have a nice weekend!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 6:23 AM

    Great photos! That's higher than I have ever been except on a plane.

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  13. Smalltown RNMarch 29, 2008 6:31 AM

    those are great photos...I have never been to either place...maybe one day....and yes earth hour...I will remember.....cheers for a good weekend...

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  14. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 6:49 AM

    The fresh air of the alps and the parfumed air of Toscane. It is always a pleasure to visit you, Mar. Nice to begin the day just before going to my work! This night many candles in houses!
    Ganve a beautiful day

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  15. Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and ChloeMarch 29, 2008 11:04 AM

    Beautiful photos! Both are fabulous views! Our humans will be visiting Tuscany in August - it looks like a beautiful place!

    Dragonheart and Merlin

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  16. Hootin AnniMarch 29, 2008 11:36 AM

    Mar, you never cease to amaze me with your photography!! Two excellent photos.......

    My 'high' is posted now, if you haven't visited I hope you can drop by. Happy Weekend!!!

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  17. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingMarch 29, 2008 11:37 AM

    Ski-lifts!! High and fun and the view is always breath-taking :)
    Happy Weekend!

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  18. UnknownMarch 29, 2008 11:41 AM

    Beautiful! I couldn´t decide which I like more...

    We´ll participate in Earth Hour, too!

    Schönes Wochenende!

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  19. DragonstarMarch 29, 2008 12:15 PM

    Lovely photos. I like the contrast between the wintry snow and the flowery spring.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 12:23 PM

    That's very beautiful.... Happy weekend.

    (sorry for the short comment - am switching off my pc at 8pm.)

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  21. Ladybug CrossingMarch 29, 2008 1:10 PM

    So gorgeous!!!
    xo
    LBC

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  22. Sarge CharlieMarch 29, 2008 1:53 PM

    Nice photos, I love Tuscany

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  23. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 2:09 PM

    great photos, mar. especially the one in the french alps, so crisp and clear.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 2:16 PM

    beautiful shots mar...

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  25. Le laquetMarch 29, 2008 2:19 PM

    I don't know whether I could go up that high in a sky lift - *thinking about it* umm, no, lol! Yes ok, call me chicken!

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  26. threesidesofcrazyMarch 29, 2008 2:56 PM

    great dramatic 'high' photos.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 3:27 PM

    I don't know if I will choose the chilly mountain top photo or the warm landscape of Tuscany. Both photos, or places are lovely.

    Have a great weekend, Mar!

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  28. Ramblins of a middle-aged goddessMarch 29, 2008 4:02 PM

    Beautiful pictures!! Just gorgeous!! it is great that we here in the USA can see these wonderful places that for myself I will never get to see. Thanks for sharing them..Sandy

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  29. GattinaMarch 29, 2008 4:38 PM

    I honnestly prefer the "high" picture of La Toscana !! And what do you mean by "my time ?" I have the same as yours, lol !!

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  30. YellowRoseMarch 29, 2008 4:38 PM

    Beautiful photos Mar!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 4:47 PM

    Beautiful... it's been ages since I've been skiing... wasn't very good at it, lol.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 5:08 PM

    Lovely photos as ever :) My favourite has to be the one from Tuscany - gorgeous!

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  33. UnknownMarch 29, 2008 5:24 PM

    Nice post, great pictures.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 5:46 PM

    Totally amazing shots! Love the first one:) Happy WE!

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  35. OldLady Of The HillsMarch 29, 2008 5:47 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Pictures, Mar....I love them both. You expand my Horizons with the pictures that you show from the trips you take....I Thank You for that, my dear Mar....!
    What a treat to be able to see The French Alps and Tyscany, ALL in one post!

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  36. craziequeenMarch 29, 2008 9:09 PM

    I prefer the second one looking over the stunningly beautiful Tuscany countryside.....
    but then we both know I have a bit of a problem with snow....

    :-)

    cq

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  37. ancient oneMarch 29, 2008 9:11 PM

    Love your photo on the ski lift! They will get you high!

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  38. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 9:29 PM

    Lovely shots, especially the second one. Have a great weekend!

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  39. maryt/theteachMarch 30, 2008 12:38 AM

    Mar, two beautiful pictures! Both great for the "High" theme! Tuscany is so pretty! :D

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  40. Everyday HealyMarch 30, 2008 7:35 AM

    Oh! I miss the feeling of being in a cable car high up, as there are surely prefect views below! :)

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  41. BobkatMarch 30, 2008 5:23 PM

    Those are lovely pics and incredible views. It must have been wonderful to have actually been there!

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  42. Pink Chihuahua PrincessMarch 30, 2008 9:08 PM

    That second pic is so "artsy." I just love it b/c the flowers are close up but their backdrop is so beautiful.

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  43. DeanaMarch 31, 2008 1:24 AM

    We try to be very very good at keeping lights out and energy as low as possible. You pictures are just stunning.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 31, 2008 3:28 AM

    Beautiful shot on the snow scene. Yes, you are right! Earth is the only one, we need to be much more responsible towards our only home in our daily life.

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  45. jmbMarch 31, 2008 9:58 AM

    These photos are wonderful Mar, it looks just lovely there in the Alps. Thanks for visiting and have a great week Mar.

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  46. ipanemaMarch 31, 2008 10:10 AM

    great shots Mar. I love the slopes! thanks for the visit. :)

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  47. Teena in TorontoApril 01, 2008 1:12 AM

    Wow! That is high! We've been to the top of a couple mountains here in Canada.

    I played too :)

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