Landscapes around the world

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I’ve always been in love with landscapes. Being outside breathing in the pure air of the mountains or the tropical heat of the jungle, landscapes are my absolute favorite thing to photograph.  I am passionate about traveling the world on foot and have been an avid hiker and traveler all my life. There are so many more places I want to see that I have to be patient. It is hard being a wanderlust!

One such place I’ve never explore on foot yet is northern California home to John Muir, one of the most revered environmentalist, naturalist, and writers of his days. His work as an environmental philosopher set the tone for the first ever preservation of wilderness in the United States. Later he went on to found the Sierra Club, an environmental conservation organization, and the 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail in his beloved Sierra Nevada was named in his honor (a trail I would love to hike!).

His writing has resonated with my soul especially because I share his love and passion for nature. His quotes especially strike a chord with my heart and I often can hear myself whispering them silently while I hike and take in the incredible offering that we’ve been blessed with.

I dedicate this post of my favorite landscapes around the world, to the poetry and mindfulness of John Muir and his legacy of saving some of the most pristine places on earth. Here are his words side by side my photography.

“The mountains are calling and I must go”.

The mountain air of the French Alps

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul”. 

The greenery of Iceland

“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!”

The mountains of Nepal

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

The desert of Arizona

“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean”.

The High Andes of Bolivia

“The power of imagination makes us infinite”. 

My own backyard

There is so much beauty in this world. Let’s hope it remains for future generations.

This post was inspired by the Weekly Photo Challenge: Landscapes. 

48 thoughts on “Landscapes around the world”

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you!

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  2. Kuriacose Joseph – USA – I am an engineer by training. I am exploring new horizons after having spent many years in the Industry. My interests are varied and I tend to write about what is on my mind at any particular moment in time.
    K. Joseph on said:

    Your love of nature comes through in your pictures.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! 😊

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  3. nivs24 – Love everything creative ... from advertising to a zebra crossing that has been painted well. Mention the words like pop art, kitsch, madhubani and the likes and you surely would have my attention. I blog about everything under the sun ... cats, ads, and crazy things have a better edge on my blog. Amidst my ramblings are profound wisdom ;) so read on and be enlightened!
    nivs24 on said:

    The world landscapes are gorgeous. Was interesting going country hopping with your snaps.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Janet! I love his work. It is so cold here! Brrr

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      • I’ve only read bits and pieces. I really should dive in more deeply. Just finished a book you might enjoy: “Walking the Nile”, by Levison Wood. Amazing story!

        We’re having very high winds and flurries of fat snowflakes (every so often on the latter) today. Spring weather is so crazy!

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Thanks Janet! Will have to check that book out!

  5. Tish Farrell – I am an award-winning writer of children's fiction and non fiction. My career began in Kenya where I lived for nearly eight years. The light, the landscape, the shining generosity of Kenya's people all conspired to drive me to the desk to write stories.
    Tish Farrell on said:

    So many glorious landscapes here. Makes the heart sing. What a world!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you Tish! Agreed!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you Sally! I thought of you as I wrote that last sentence in the post. 😊

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much for your kind words!

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  9. arv! – Arv is a Jaipur blogger. His blog, JaipurThruMyLens offers a unique perspective on the Pink City-Jaipur and has been awarded the best Jaipur Blog. The readers of JaipurThruMyLens love his pictures and distinctive take on Jaipur.
    arv! on said:

    These pictures are so awesome. I can live another life if these views are guaranteed! Seriously, hiking for these views is so addictive. The best entry for WPC landscape from all I have seen, till now!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Me too! Thanks so much!!! 😊

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      • arv! – Arv is a Jaipur blogger. His blog, JaipurThruMyLens offers a unique perspective on the Pink City-Jaipur and has been awarded the best Jaipur Blog. The readers of JaipurThruMyLens love his pictures and distinctive take on Jaipur.
        arv! on said:

        🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you!

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  12. RoarLoud – My love of nature has always drawn me outdoors. Being curious like a cat has lead to various adventures and travels. This blog highlights my travels, adventures, gear and random interesting tidbits of my life roaring loudly. The story behind my nickname (Wildcat) and my roaring can be read here. http://wp.me/p5yqsL-4m
    RoarLoud on said:

    This is beautiful! Now the mountains are calling to me!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Yes they always call me!

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  13. jmacindoe – Toronto, Ontario – New blogger writing about travel, photography and whatever else peaks my interest. http://macindoe.ca/
    jmacindoe on said:

    Truly amazing photos! I really like the one of the tents on the mountain side with the clouds rolling by in the background.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much!

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  15. anotherday2paradise – Durban South Africa and Florida USA – I enjoy writing about absolutely anything, and started blogging with WordPress in 2012. This was my 'Hammock Lady' blog, and I really enjoyed sharing my travels here: http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/ In November 2013, I decided it was time for a change of scenery, so I started my blog afresh, and here it is. I love to travel, and have been fortunate enough to do two round-the-world trips and visit more than forty countries so far. This year we visited our 7th continent, Antarctica. I enjoy photographing wildlife, especially in my backyard in Florida. I was born and brought up in England. My husband and I emigrated to South Africa in 1970. We now live in Florida, USA. I have a son and a daughter and five gorgeous grandchildren currently aged between 6 and 21 years. I'm so happy that you've taken the time to visit my blog, and would love for you to join me on my travels. Sylvia.
    anotherday2paradise on said:

    So many magnificent landscapes, Nicole. Love your backyard view and also the desert one. 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Sylvia!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you Sue!

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  17. Ava – L'écriture, l'expression sur internet, c'est un partage quotidien avec des inconnus potentiellement amis. Echanger avec ses contemporains c'est étendre la connaissance que nous avons de notre monde. Je vous propose de vous présenter le mien... et d'en faire un petit coin de paradis.
    Ava on said:

    wow !

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Glad you enjoyed!

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  18. Not only have your traveled to many beautiful places, you have an amazing backyard! But then, I think for you, the world is your backyard. I share your dream of wanting to hike the John Muir trail…..someday. And I share your hope that the beauty remains for future generations.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Lisa!

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  19. Miriam – Australia – I’m a wonder lusting woman, a musician, a freelance travel writer and magazine columnist. Utterly passionate about travel and life and turning the ordinary moments into the extraordinary. My motto is “just do it”.
    Miriam on said:

    Nicole, you know how much I love your blog but this post is one of my favorites in a long while. I absolutely love it, your stunning landscape photos and quotes just resonate with love and passion and really speaks to my soul. If there was a prize for the best weekly photo challenge entry you would absolutely win it! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Why thank you so much Miriam for the kind words. I truly appreciate it! 🙂

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  20. Tina Schell – I am passionate about photography, love traveling and exploring new places and faces, and seeing the world from different perspectives. My lens is always on the lookout for something beautiful or interesting.
    Tina Schell on said:

    You’ve done Muir proud here Nicole – one of my heros as well. Beautifully capture all the way thru

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you Tina!

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  21. Dalo Collis – Hong Kong / Hangzhou / Seattle – Built up a textile business in Hong Kong, and have expanded into freelance writing and photography. Permanent resident of Hong Kong, but my heart is in the Pacific Northwest of the USA.
    Dalo 2013 on said:

    Stunning set of photography ~ and what was so special were the ones that caught my eye were of your “own backyard” ~ fantastic. Nothern California waits for you, and I went there with rather high expectations and it did not disappoint… Big Sur was like heaven to me. Not sure I ever felt so at peace. Look forward to your future post and photos of this great area.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words! 🙂

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  22. H Peter Ji Photography – I am a photographer. My photos have been sold on EyeEm, Adobe Stock and ShutterStock and also featured on ViewBug and G+ Landscape Photography Community, and via Death Valley National Park Instagram and Facebook. My work is the natural byproduct of my love for outdoors - backpacking, hiking and camping in nature.
    InherentlyAdventurous on said:

    Wow. the Nepal photo is the killer! All the photos are amazing!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!

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  23. WriterMama – New Jersey, USA – Hello, Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm a closet writer who uses journaling and writing for stress-relieving purposes. Devoted mommy to a spirited little girl. Burned- out nurse. Armchair Traveler and Travel Enthusiast. Daydreamer. Bookworm. Tentative writer. Melancholic. Seeker of happiness. I'll be using this blog to document my journey towards a happier mindset. This is my attempt to discover little pockets of happiness in my busy life as a working mom. We are all on borrowed time. The question is, what are we doing with the time we've been given? I have been a writer just about my entire life--although in the past I have written mainly for myself, in the pages of my journals. I write to make sense of Life and the ever-changing, fast-paced world of motherhood. I write to know and to be fully known. Mostly, I write because I can't not write. And hopefully, I have something worthy of sharing with you. My Work I have also written for The Huffington Post. One of my blog post, 'Slowly Falling:It Was Not Love at First Sight', was featured on Huffpost Love Matters. I'm also published at Mamalode Magazine http://mamalode.com/writer/701/ Welcome. Feel free to leave me a message :) --Katrina--
    WriterMama on said:

    I love your landscape photos and thjs post is just wonderful

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! 🌟

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