Monday, October 26, 2015

Autumn all Around


A video that I made of the Autumn
beauty that is seen in the country
and surroundings of Northwest Iowa (USA)
Sit back, relax enjoy the video and the music
(video by Judy Franken)

Wednesday, October 21, 2015


       Beautiful Autumn day at Billings Park in Superior, Wisconsin (USA).... 
    A place where the beauty of creation is all around you.  
     Take a stroll through the park....sit, read your favorite book, enjoy the sounds and sights.

                                        Beautiful Sunset.....

                                       

A beautiful sunset in Wood County in Wisconsin (USA).  See a sunset like this when you visit the Wisconsin Rapids in Wood County.  Be sure to put Wisconsin and places like this on your list of sights to see!


Saturday, October 17, 2015

Bobby Vinton -- Roses Are Red (My Love)

                                    IN THE COUNTRY.....                                 

                           
A beautiful day out in the country.  The wind was cool, but the sun shed it's warmth, making this a place to relax and enjoy nature.  The trees with their arms reaching to the blue sky, surrounded with the colors and sounds of Autumn, the leaves rustling under your feet, hearing the birds overhead, and watching the water spread its ripples to the shores.....this is country life!  
                                         Taken at Sandy Hallow, Sioux Center, Iowa (USA) by Judiann


Friday, October 16, 2015

                                

ZHONG SHAN PARK


A fantastic view in Zhong Shan Park in Shanghai, China.  
The beauty of nature is seen in so many places.
(photo by Mark Franken)



SHANGHAI, CHINA

                                                      This is ZHONG SHAN PARK, inShanghai, China....
                                                     A beautiful place to stroll or just sit and enjoy life...
                                                             Take a deep breath, sit down, relax.....
                                                                    (photo by Mark Franken)

                                                                      IOWA FARMER

                                       An Iowa (USA) farmer is shown busy in his fields,
                                                harvesting his corn and the grain. 
                                Looking out as far as the eye can see, the earth and heavens
                                   are joined as one.  Here in the country, you can feel the
                                            peace and harmony of man and nature.  

SUNSET REFLECTIONS

This photo, taken by Jared Bernhardt
shows an awesome sunset reflection in the skies above.
With the country power lines, making shadows against the
sunset, you have to stop and absorb the beauty this shows.
This scene was taken in Northwest Iowa (USA)
Thanks, Jared for permitting me to share this.



A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE


REFLECTIONS.....
This is a beautiful  photo showing "Red Mountain" in Arizona (USA)  The reflections of the rock formation and the clouds in the water, are a sight to behold.  Taking credit for this photo is my nephew, Jared Bernhardt.  Thank you Jared, for permitting me to share this great photo!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

AWESOME VIEW FROM BELOW

  Taken from below, this is an awesome look at the bridge in LaCrosse, Wisconsin (USA)

                                      

                         ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RIVER

                                     Along the banks of a small lake in northwest Iowa,  you well see the
                                                      signs of Autumn and the beautiful colors of fall.
                                                              (photo by Judiann)
                                 





ABANDONED AND FORGOTTEN...

 Abandoned and Forgotten...
An old and abandoned bridge sits in Northwest Iowa country, alone and forgotten.  This bridge is tucked back from the main road, with the gentle river waters flowing below.  At one time, it was a place for vehicles to cross over, now unused, it still sits in its greatness, joining one side of the river to the other.  On a crisp Autumn day, it looks more forlorn and alone, with all of its rusted and weathered beauty...photo by Judiann

Judiann

                                                    QUIETNESS IN THE COUNTRY.

                    In Northwest Iowa, you will find many scenes like this in the Fall.  These are areas of peace and quiet, where a person can sit and read, relax, meditate and more.  Areas like this are off busy roads, often times in secluded areas.  Come with me, as we journey through areas in Iowa and all over the country.  (photo by Judiann)

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

  • Check out what you can do with an old stump sitting there.  Sealed and varnished and then decorated for the seasons.  You will have a display on your yard, that no one else will have.

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