the great outdoors

After five well-deserved, care-free days on a family camping trip, it was too much of a challenge to pick a single image that summed it all up. The great outdoors has so too much to offer; especially when time in this kind of picturesque locale comes only once in a while.

The thing about a trip like this is the simplicity of it all. There's nothing required except the ability to take it all in; one deep breath in and one breathtaking view at a time.

With summer still fresh in our minds (and hearts) my guess is you've got some lovely images in your recent archives you can share today. Or perhaps you're communing with nature as we speak. Whatever the case may be, today we are celebrating the great outdoors. Share your shots with us and tag them #sselevate.

Comments

[Caryn]

I'm fortunate to live full-time in an extremely picturesque place. An image from a recent walk around my village: http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/205366/

[Marcie]

Gotta soak in as much of this 'great outdoors' as possible...as this summer is too quickly coming to an end:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/8/17/lilies-and-lavender.html

[Yvonne]

THE GREAT OUTDOORS
I too, am feeling like the summer is fleeting - breathe deep - there are plenty of gorgeous days ahead....

http://afightingoptimist.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-great-outdoors.html

[Jamie]

I recently moved to Taiwan, and earlier this week some friends and I took a road trip down the east coast to enjoy the scenery. it amazes me that I live so close to such tropical wonder now, and I can't wait to capture it all.

http://inkandadventure.blogspot.tw/2012/08/road-trip-to-hualien.html

[DebC]

From a recent camping trip:
http://www.deborahcrecelius.com/2012/07/20120719-i-arrange-myself.html

Tracey: Wherever you went, it's beautiful as are your photos. Memorable.

[DebC]

From a recent camping trip:
http://deborahcrecelius.com/2012/07/20120719-i-arrange-myself.html

Tracey: Wherever you went, it's beautiful as are your photos. Memorable.

[DebC]

From a recent camping trip:
(deleting my blog link to test this comment - it won't post with the link)

Tracey: Wherever you went, it's beautiful as are your photos. Memorable.

[Romy]

I'm an avid hiker so outdoors (landscape) photos are my thing:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=351747171574186&set=a.350230448392525.81018.135172349898337&type=1&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=350230528392517&set=a.350230448392525.81018.135172349898337&type=3&theater

[Kat Sloma]

I had a very similar vacation recently and felt the same way: One photo would not sum it up! Lovely!
http://kateyestudio.com/2012/08/carved-by-ice-and-time.html

[leaca]

I normally spend my summers in Alaska because it is the best time weather wise to enjoy it. This year was cold and rainy but we still managed to enjoy it get a few shots in as well.

simplyblogged.blogspot.com

[geetlee]

Hi Tracey,

I witnessed a gorgeous sunset last night.. I felt that I must share it here :) We're headed to the beach in a bit I'm sure I'll capture some more shots of the beautiful outdoors
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geetlee/7809701740/in/photostream

[melissa]

Lovely photos, as always. Thanks for the inspiration to recognize these sweet moments and to celebrate them.

We set up the tent in our front yard last night. Roamed around the area chatting with neighbors and their animals. Savored the last little bits of sunlight. And this morning, we were covered in dew; the six of us waking up in a tangle of sleeping bags and old quilts; together.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7809690358/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7809689966/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7809689830/in/photostream/

[Samantha]

From our recent trip to the Sunshine Coast. I love the beach!

http://samanthatakespictures.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/the-great-outdoors/

[Bonnie]

My summer vacations are over. It's back to school for the kids and there are no more vacations from work for awhile. We went to our 'two lakes' this summer . . . like we do every year.

Raquette Lake, NY: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjakobsen-martin/7801030766/

Lake Pend O'Reille, Idaho: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjakobsen-martin/7721231320/

The good thing is we know we'll be back to these two magical places next year!

[Ai]

I pulled off the road to snap this shot this morning, I was mesmerized by the clouds. (I did have some fun with filters, but the original shot is just as lovely)
http://statigr.am/viewer.php#/detail/260943596533048292_12429343

[בניית אתרים באינטרנט]

hank you for taking the time and sharing this information with us. It was indeed very helpful and insightful while being straight forward and to the point.

[בניית אתר]

The positive comments and do well wishes are very motivational and greatly appreciated.