Last weekend we had the opportunity to spend the afternoon lakeside. I have already shared with you the pictures I took of the amazing sunset (here). What made me happy too, though, was spending time just looking at the wide expanse of water and the beautiful greenery that surrounds it.
The wide expanse of water soothed my soul: a soul that is daily surrounded by the man-made skyscrapers of a city.
There were some people on the lake enjoying its serenity and tranquillity.
We took a slow boat ride on the water and admired the shoreline and nature’s beauty.
The shoreline looked rugged – especially where there were no docks signalling human habitation.
I enjoyed the boat ride and my afternoon at a place I found invigorating.
I hope that my family and I can visit this spot another day. We enjoyed our time there and created some beautiful memories.
Do you enjoy visiting a lake?
(This post was encouraged by Paula’s non-challenge: Thursday’s Special. Head on over and browse through some inspiring posts)
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2013
Photographs are so beautiful, I loved this lake pictures. And dear Colline you seem so beautiful too, Thanks and Love, nia
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Thank you so much Nia. We had such a beautiful day. I loved the boat ride because I saw beautiful scenery – and I had the wind blowing in my hair 🙂
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Great photos of some beautiful surroundings.
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed them.
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I’m honoured to have encouraged this beautiful post, Coline. I must say that the place is gorgeous and your smile so happy and warm 😀 Quite understandable .. you know something … I am very much like you once I replace concrete with glistening lake surfaces and dark green forests 🙂
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This is the way we should all be living Paula. I don’t think we were made to be surrounded by cement and the noise of machines. I know that every time I am away from it, I am happy 🙂
I look forward to seeing what others come up with in your non-challenge 🙂
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Me too 🙂
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This is just beautiful! A nice reward for a seemingly never ending work week.
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It definitely is – though my girls and I have been experiencing the break of summer holidays 🙂
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Summer holidays are even nicer. 🙂
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Quintessential Summer.
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Exactly. Warm weather, sun, and relaxation 🙂
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The little island in the middle of the lake…adorable!
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Exactly why I could not resist taking its picture 🙂
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Pics are always nice with commentary! Lovely photos, Colline.
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Thank you Darlene. Looking at them makes me think longingly of a day that ended too quickly.
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That’s such a beautiful, relaxing and happy photo of you. Wonderful Thursday Special post!
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Thank you Amy. The photo shows exactly how I felt on that boat ride 🙂
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I stopped by again to see how well this post is received 🙂 The girls are right, the photo of you is beautiful too 🙂
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Thank you Paula. A capture of a happy moment in my life 🙂
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thank you for sharing your soothing boat trip!
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You are most welcome Frizz 🙂
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what an amzing place…and you look so relaxed and carefree
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That is the way we all felt that afternoon. It is amazing what a little relaxation can do in an idyllic setting.
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When I visit Michigan, we’re on the shore of Lake Huron, a huge fresh water lake. Just love spending as much time as possible on the beach there. Completely relaxing.
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Sounds like the perfect place to de-stress John.
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Beautiful photos! Such an amazing place.
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It is – so peaceful and unspoilt.
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Soothing and serenity are good words for your pics. Personally, I enjoy the ocean over a lake.
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Me too Frank. But I will take what I can 🙂
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Well said.
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Beautiful relaxing Summer scenes, particularly like the ruggedness of the 4th and 5th pictures.
Regards.
Aussie Ian aka Aussie Emu
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Thank you Ian. It is a lovely thing to look at nature that has been untouched by man.
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Just being in the great outdoors feels wonderful, doesn’t it, Colline? It looks such a pretty place. 🙂
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Yes, I love being in the outdoors especially when not surrounded by man-made buildings. 🙂
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Oh wow! That is such a stunning shot of you Colline. You are such a beautiful lady…inside and out and what a gorgeous smile! Great shots of a lovely place too. Thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *hugs*
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Thank you Sonel. Thought I would show you all what I look like especially as my hubby took such a good photo 🙂
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Well, do tell him it’s a gorgeous shot and he should take more of you. 😀
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As you know, the one who always has the camera in hand does not always become the subject 🙂
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Yep, but here they know very well if they do have the camera it doesn’t include photo’s of me..hehehehe. If I was as beautiful as you now that would be another case. 😀
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You make me blush Sonel 🙂
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Peaceful waters, a place to unwind 🙂 I like the way the photos share the day, the story.
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Thank you Sean. We had a wonderful day and part of that wonder was caused by the environment.
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That is beautiful, and it looks so peaceful.
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It was. A place you could spend days at relaxing and doing nothing.
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Can’t remember the last lake visit, but this will have to make up for it. These shots (and the actual place) are gorgeous. Thanks for the virtual visit. 😉
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You are most welcome 🙂
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It is a wonderfully scenic place, indeed. Truly soul-restoring.
Lake Malawi was one of our favourite places. That one is pretty big, of course …
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A lot bigger than what I saw this weekend, that is for sure!
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What a beautiful place to spend some time, Colline. 🙂
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We were truly lucky. It was extra special because we do not often have the opportunity to spend time in an environment like this.
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What a lovely and fun lake. I visited near to a lake for camp. 😀
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That would have been fun. I am sure your girls enjoyed the trip.
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I was working through a few of your posts…I have much catching up to do. I happened on your smiling face and I absolutely have to say the first thing that came into my head – WARMTH! Do you realize what warmth there is in your expression and eyes, your smile? I felt it so strongly I had to message. I look forward to reading some more as health permits.
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Thank you so much for your comment Belinda – it touches my heart.
I am happy to see that you are well enough to do some blog reading 🙂
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It is keeping me grounded and giving me flight…all at the same time.
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I did enjoy your visit to the lake, it looks so lovely and peaceful. I love the photo of you.
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Thank you Leanne. Thought you could see what I look like at the moment 🙂
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