I stood at our open patio door breathing in a morning especially fresh after a light rain which fell during the night . Mist was hanging in the air between the trees, captured in the early sunlight. That’s what I saw first. All this northwest goodness before me and my eyes went to the mist. We’ve needed the rain so badly.
But then the rest came into focus. The way the run rays shot through the trees. The gray-green dripping posture of the eucalyptus branches. Deep crimson maple leaves. The shed roof turned rusty brown by a generous dusting of dry evergreen needles. I saw the lime green euonymus bush in the lower right. Colorful deck chair. Terracotta pots. Stones and gravel washed clean and polished. Mounds and puffs and spears of green. I wanted to linger, but I wanted to record it, too. I would linger after.
This view just speaks to my soul! Stunning!
Posted by: Glenda | 11/01/2015 at 01:51 AM
Wow - this is breath taking! You are so lucky to have such a view at your door step. Stunning! thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pauline | 11/01/2015 at 02:51 AM
Be still my soul! Serene, beautiful and oh so peaceful. You portrayed it very well. Thanks so much for sharing that, it was so worth it.
Posted by: Joleen | 11/01/2015 at 06:05 AM
beautiful. What a fabulous view to look out to. Have a great day
Posted by: Yogi | 11/01/2015 at 06:26 AM
What a wonderful view! Enjoy this beautiful day, Leslie!
Posted by: Linda E | 11/01/2015 at 06:27 AM
Wowsers! This is better than a postcard!
Posted by: Susan Lankford | 11/01/2015 at 06:49 AM
What a wonderful picture. You are so fortunate to live in this beautiful territory. I always wonder how you are liking retirement. Hope your day is good and filled with antics of Wally and LuLu.
Posted by: marcie sydness | 11/01/2015 at 07:10 AM
OH YES ... I wouldn't mind linger here a bit myself! What a picturesque view. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing ... looks peaceful ... something we all need from time to time!
Happy day my friend!
Posted by: Darlene Pavlick | 11/01/2015 at 07:20 AM
Beautiful! You are lucky to live in such a beautiful area.
Posted by: Barbara R. | 11/01/2015 at 07:36 AM
Wow! Such beauty all around you. I can see that it would sooth your soul every day. The quiet magnitude brings peace.
Posted by: Maggie S | 11/01/2015 at 07:45 AM
Oh, Leslie, what a gorgeous view - beauty at its best and so peaceful! Yes, you are blessed to walk out of your house and see this beauty - all God's blessings to us! I just love all the colors and wish I could just walk down the path and visit with you and look around! Hugs!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 11/01/2015 at 09:25 AM
It's just so lovely.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | 11/01/2015 at 12:35 PM
I love living in the PNW always a beautiful view. Love when the Mountain is out on a clear day. Thanks for sharing your beautiful view.
Posted by: Karol | 11/01/2015 at 01:11 PM
Gorgeous, such a blessing mornings like this are, and so great to have the time to just sit and watch the day unfold!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 11/01/2015 at 02:51 PM
So much breathtaking beauty! You must love just sitting on your porch and enjoying the view and the wonder of it all!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 11/01/2015 at 04:05 PM
What a beautiful setting! I think it would be hard to drag ones self away from such a view!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Nancy C. | 11/01/2015 at 04:33 PM
How beautiful! I think I would be in the chair with a hot cup of coffee enjoying the beauty God has provided in abundance.
Posted by: Jerri Kay | 11/01/2015 at 05:04 PM
So beautiful! And so wonderfully described. You are an artist with your words as well as your markers.
Posted by: Lynette | 11/01/2015 at 05:17 PM
My eyes first saw the view, then read the prose. Each such a complement to the other. Thank you for sharing such beauty!
Posted by: Lu C | 11/01/2015 at 05:26 PM
Leslie, this is so gorgeous and peaceful!
Posted by: Lenoria | 11/01/2015 at 06:15 PM