Big Lake/Three Forks
Late May, 2016. It was brisk and sunny when we explored the White Mountains in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest on the eastern side of Arizona. Jim and I rented a cabin next to a lodge in the village of Alpine. Up we aimed to mountain lakes to fish and kayak. While there was no precipice to remind us how high up we were, wandering on the windy mountain top with the expansive sky pressing down on my shoulders had me feeling free as a bird.
Cindy Bruchman 
how beautiful. and oh i bet tht fish was deeeelish 🙂
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That’s a breathtaking vista indeed, Cindy. Great photo too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Thanks, Pete. Brings back a lot of feelings for me.
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Gorgeous scenery!
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Beautiful photos Cindy. I stayed one night in Flagstaff…had some wine with dinner. Woke up with a headache, but no hangover…oh that’s right I was at 7,000 feet!
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Hi John, thanks for commenting. This spot is located about two hours east of Payson. A bit higher than Flag, but you get it. The altitude does strange things to your body. Expecially after wine. 😉
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Never gave it a thought but it did hit me the next morning!
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Delightful
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Thank you, Alex. My eyes water from the blustery wind when I remember the day caught in the picture.
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Cindy, I regret to tell you that Derrick Knight just posted that he lost his son, Michael.
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Yes, I read his post and sent my condolences. Very heartbreaking news. I can’t imagine the pain.
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Looks gorgeous Cindy, such vivid colors.
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I felt that way. In between seasons, but the colors were bright that day. 🙂
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Beautiful pictures Cindy 🙂 Just out of curiosity, were you ever interested in painting growing up? 🙂 The reason I ask is because all of these landscapes remind me of live-action paintings for lack of better word 🙂 Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂
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John, how insightful you are! Yes, I always wanted to be a painter. When I take a picture, they are often what I see if I could paint. 😉
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You have the eye of a true artist Cindy. 🙂
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Danke! I should try taking pictures of “ugly” things. I think that’s the sign of a true artist–maybe I’ll try that and make a post and see what you think then!
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Ugly things can be made beautiful in the hands of an artist Cindy. 🙂
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Beautiful!
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What a lovely picture. I can actually imagine myself there.
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Beautiful picture, and what a place to visit!
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Thanks, Inese!
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