But well worth the detour, I'd say! Magnificent shot, Darryl.

How much extra did you pay for that autopilot setting on your camera? ;)- I'm getting that picture behind the picture again of the wife and dogs rolling the eyes. lol
It's easy for us to say it was worth it. Gorgeous day and lighting. I've counted at least 25 beautiful colors all working in harmony in this one so far... Gorgeous. ;)

I love the way you focused the 'valley' of the flowers in the foreground off center to the valley in the mountains.Quite dramatic. The lavender flowers along with the white ones add just what the doctor ordered to makes this photo impressive. I am sorry you were late to where you were going, but obviously, per this image, you were right where you were suppossed to be at the moment! Lovely capture, in my fav's on my HD & thank you & Shannon & anyone who was with you that day! lol :))

Thank you Susan, BJ and Mimi:-) It sure was worth it. Hehe, autopilot is the one feature my camera does have. Point and shoot;-)

At least the 3 hrs was not a complete waste of time. From your various photos I can see it would be real easy to get lost around there, but I really don't think I'd mind. Great capture, Darryl. Perfectly titled!

I think Darryl this is one of your best images!! Great and colorful photogaphy.Marvellous and in my favorits.

What a beautiful spot! Glad you were there to capture it. Not everyone can bring home the beauty on film or digital image. Thanks for sharing.

Nice shot, sorry you got lost, sure glad you found your way back on track, lol.
JuneBug

Thank you Jill, Joost, Alexis and June. Much appreciated:-)

Congrats, Darryl -- with your never-failing eye for the perfect shot you have once again come up with a one-of-a-kind beauty. Thanks for sharing! :)

Thank you very much Mary for the one-of-a-kind message:-)

Great nature shot Darryl. I like the way you captured this one. High marks as usual. Thanks for sharing this!

Thank you Terry. Much appreciated:-)

I don't know which I like best, the flowers in the foreground or the mountains in the background. Thanks for giving me both.

Thank you Sally...I have the same feelings about this image. I want to study those flowers but also want to discover what is across the valley. Didn't stay long enough however because I was pretty much dancing around like a young lad having to use the washroom when the bugs startied biting;-)

It was worth it, Darryl. Great positioning. Such a beautiful scenery.

Thank you Neez:-)

NIce Job Darryl.

Thank you Sean:-)

whoza. where in OUR world was that taken?

Magnificence in photography! Inspirational! What a grand vista ...
I "feel" it's transcendence!

AO

Darryl,
with the three hours detour, I must said it really worth it !
what a magnificence and outstanding photo,
there are four objects in the photo !
1)the light blue sky 2)the blue mountain by far 3)the dark green mountain in front
4)the bright colour of the flower plant in the fore front, wow ! just brilliant ! thanks

This is another one I missed. It's beautiful. I love the framing by the grasses in the forefront. I'm glad you took a wrong turn. I will keep this and it will definitely grace my desktop.
Pat

How beautiful!! I have added this one to my favorites. Even though it was 3 hours in the wrong direction look at the gorgeous view. Thanks for sharing.