Northwest Frame of Mind

A Good Match

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Lisa

February 24, 2017

Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity…

John Muir

So many interpretations of a good match are running through my mind tonight – father and son, mountain hiking and stress relief, nature and escape, family time and growth. You name it and I’ll find a way to match it with a quote and a shot of the Pacific Northwest.

This weeks image is a look back to our 2008 day at Artist Point in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and one of my favorite shots of John and Ryan together.

Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge: A Good Match.

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February 25, 2017

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Leya

February 25, 2017

Well done and I agree as much as anyone can!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 25, 2017
  
  Thanks, Ann-Christine! It’s comforting to know so many of us here feel the same way and love the outdoors. 🙂
  
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Patrick

February 25, 2017

That is a great shot. Father and son look very happy. There is a lot to be said about going out into the wilderness to escape the stress that has become our lives. Though I suppose for some, the wilderness can be a stressful place.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 25, 2017
  
  Fathere and son were very happy, Patrick and now I want to return for an updated picture. You’re right that the wilderness isn’t an escape for all but I like to think it is for many of us and the more people who can appreciate our open spaces means there are more who will fight for their preservation.
  
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  1. Patrick
    
    February 25, 2017
    
    I believe that if you take time to enjoy the outdoors, one will eventually come to embrace being in nature. Unfortunately for many, they never get beyond the parking lot near a view point. I have discovered this in my many hikes. After about a half mile the trail becomes quiet. I definitely think a new picture at the same place would be cool. I suspect Finn would be part of the scene.
    
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  2. NW Frame of Mind
    
    February 25, 2017
    
    Finn might be part of it but in truth he hates the snow and this location is always white. Believe it or not this shot was taken in August and the road up the mountain is only open a few months out of the year. It’s so beautiful though it’s worth the wait!
    
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  3. Patrick
    
    February 25, 2017
    
    I too have experience snow in August at some of the lakes I have fished. Some of the most beautiful places are off the beaten path. You definitely live in a very beautiful corner of the US. We actually have blue sky today! ☺️
    
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  4. NW Frame of Mind
    
    February 25, 2017
    
    Blue sky here today too! ☀
    
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  5. Patrick
    
    February 25, 2017
    
    😎
    
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Mountainstroh (Tony)

February 25, 2017

I am already planning rides in Rainier and Olympic National park JUST for this reason! Great shot!!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 25, 2017
  
  I really want to get back to Rainier this year, it’s been too long since our last visit. ONP is one of my all time favorite places and I’m hoping we get to explore the NW corner late summer. Glad you like the shot!
  
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Dina

February 25, 2017

Lovely capture of father and son. They look so happy. ❤ 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 27, 2017
  
  Thank you, Dina. 🙂 It was a beautiful day together.
  
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anotherday2paradise

March 2, 2017

Perfect photo for the challenge, Lisa. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Thank you, Sylvia! 🙂
  
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enunciatedbreathing

April 23, 2017

love john muir, the wonderful reminder that this post is, and the PNW. Thanks for sharing.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  April 23, 2017
  
  It’s so nice to hear you enjoyed the post. Thanks for the visit and for sharing your comments. 🙂
  
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adventurousblisss

May 3, 2017

Awesome Post and great picture. looks cold!!! burrr

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  May 3, 2017
  
  Thanks, I’m happy to hear you liked the post! The day was a strange combination of chilly temps at ground level with 70+ degrees just a few feet higher. 🙂
  
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