31 December 2009

Looking Upward Along the Chesapeake Trail-SKYWATCH FRIDAY


Only as high as I reach can I grow,
 only as far as I seek can I go,
 only as deep as I look can I see,
 only as much as I dream can I be.

Do stop by and visit all my friends at SKYWATCH FRIDAY and share in the holiday spirit. Skywatch Friday was created by Dot, and perfected by Tom and is now hosted by Klaus. Skywatch members are Wren, Sandy, Sylvia, Louise, Fishing Guy, and Klaus.


This shot was taken on the Chesapeake Trail just outside Kilmarnok, Virginia. I walked along the trail and enjoyed the solitude of being alone under the beautiful canopy of trees reaching high into the sky. Enjoy.
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35 comments:

  1. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.31 December, 2009 10:52

    What a view!
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  2. Barb31 December, 2009 11:28

    You live in a beautiful state, Erin. (Thanks for the poem reminder, too.)

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  3. DeniseinVA31 December, 2009 12:40

    That must have been a beautiful walk Erin. Gorgeous photo! Happy New Year and I am looking forward to popping in through 2010.

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  4. Mental P Mama31 December, 2009 13:35

    Beautiful!

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  5. Al31 December, 2009 14:37

    Beautiful shot. Almost surrealistic. Happy New Year.

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  6. Rajesh31 December, 2009 14:46

    Wow! magnificent snap.
    Wish you Happy & Prosperous New Year.

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  7. Sylvia K31 December, 2009 14:58

    What an incredible capture, Erin, and such beautiful words -- gave me goosebumps!! Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  8. Coffeedoff31 December, 2009 15:18

    Lovely photo, Happy New Year!

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  9. eileeninmd31 December, 2009 15:29

    Beautiful poem and a lovely photo. Happy New Years to you and yours.

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  10. Eaglesbrother31 December, 2009 15:50

    Great Shot !!!

    Have a very Great New Year.

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  11. earthtoholly.com31 December, 2009 16:09

    A beautiful shot, Erin, and those sure are some tall trees. May you have a Happy New Year and photo-filled 2010! :o)

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  12. James31 December, 2009 16:09

    Wow, What a wonderful picture. You have skills! :)

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  13. Martha31 December, 2009 16:21

    Beautiful!

    Happy New Year!
    My SWF

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  14. Carver31 December, 2009 16:23

    Fantastic shot from looking up. Happy New Year.

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  15. Max-e31 December, 2009 16:46

    Beautiful shot and nice words too. Have a really happy New Year.

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  16. Anonymous31 December, 2009 16:46

    A gorgeous shot, Erin. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead from Saudi Arabia! Happy New Year!

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  17. Regina 31 December, 2009 16:54

    This is awesome!
    Happy New Year!
    All the best.

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  18. This Is My Blog - fishing guy31 December, 2009 17:27

    Denise: What a neat look through the trees, very cool.

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  19. Gaelyn31 December, 2009 17:34

    Erin, this is a gorgeous capture. How delightful it must have been to walk there and absorb the forest.

    Have a Happy New Year and Beyond!

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  20. SandyCarlson31 December, 2009 18:01

    Beautiful thought with that outstanding image. Very, very nice. God bless, and happy new year to you.

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  21. Frostbite and Sunburn31 December, 2009 20:29

    Gorgeous perspective to this picture - thanks for sharing.

    Happy New Year to you

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  22. penny31 December, 2009 20:34

    Your shot looks like a painting, The colors of the leaves are stunning. Great angle on this Shot looking up into the trees.
    Happy New Year, I hope it is a great year for you.

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  23. Light and Voices31 December, 2009 20:51

    Happy New Year! I really like the perspective in this photograph. Nice job.
    Joyce, IL, USA

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  24. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens31 December, 2009 22:37

    Wonderful shot from the tall trees into the sky, matching words which ring absolutely true. Happy New Year to you, Erin.

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  25. Lew01 January, 2010 01:56

    Just gorgeous, Erin! I hope you and yours have a great 2010! Thanks for your kind comments in 2009.

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  26. Anonymous01 January, 2010 02:28

    What a glorious canopy! Happy New Year!

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  27. Steffi01 January, 2010 04:52

    Happy New Year 2010 to you and your family !
    Great photo!

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  28. Anonymous01 January, 2010 05:40

    Erin, this looks a place where one can enjoy some solitude. Love that shot.

    Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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  29. Karine01 January, 2010 10:46

    That is an absolutely lovely shot and I love the saying under it as well! Happy New year!

    Karine

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  30. Yogi♪♪♪01 January, 2010 10:59

    Wow, wonderful blue sky and the colors of the trees. Great photograph.

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  31. A New England Life01 January, 2010 11:37

    I'll bet it was a beautiful walk. What wonderful old trees that could surely tell a story or two.

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  32. chanpheng01 January, 2010 11:51

    Lovely view. Happy New Year!

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  33. Gerald (SK14)01 January, 2010 15:16

    o my neck hurts looking at this - all the best for 2010.

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  34. Laughing Orca Ranch01 January, 2010 18:33

    Beautiful words....and beautiful photo. Nicely done :)


    ~Lisa

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  35. Dewdrop04 January, 2010 10:57

    Lovely sentiment. What a beautiful perspective shot!

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