Nature Pics
Well, I just spent a very pleasant couple of hours exploring this long posting. Thanks for the images, I have added quite a few to my jump drive.
"Ut Prosim"
"There are some things that it is better to begin than refuse, even though the end may be dark" Aragorn
"Those who commit honorable acts need no forgiveness"
http://killology.com/sheep_dog.htm
"There are some things that it is better to begin than refuse, even though the end may be dark" Aragorn
"Those who commit honorable acts need no forgiveness"
http://killology.com/sheep_dog.htm
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Primula Baggins
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And you were right!
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
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ArathornJax
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I think
I will be spending a lot of time in this thread. Here are some pictures I have:
So many to choose from but I'll begin with what in North America I consider to be the Falls of Rauros. Not sure if I'm doing this right so I'll try it.
So many to choose from but I'll begin with what in North America I consider to be the Falls of Rauros. Not sure if I'm doing this right so I'll try it.
The world is indeed full of peril, and in it, there are many dark places; but still, there is much that is fair, and though in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.
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Primula Baggins
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Great image of some spectacular falls! Where are they, ArathornJax?
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
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ArathornJax
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My Amon Rûdh
Not a huge hill, but I like how it looks in both spring and fall. This is a hike that is about 15 min. from my home (maybe 20 min).
In Spring:
In Fall:
a wider view in fall:
In Spring:
In Fall:
a wider view in fall:
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ArathornJax
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Meeting Elves in Woody End
This is where I image Frodo, Sam and Pippin perhaps walked through Woody End with Gildor
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Approaching the Ford at Rivendell
Guess I should say that wherever I go, I try to see if something strikes me as related to a scene in LOTR. This is not my image of the Ford of Bruinen (I have one I'll drive/hike to and take a picture and share) but this one I really like and it makes me think of going to the Ford or perhaps after the Ford . If not, I just like it:
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Hope
I call this hope as I have been going through some medical issues of late and I was still able to get out and get a short hike in. Got this picture and I really liked it.
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North Clear Creek Falls
is located in Colorado near Creede CO. Here is a link:
http://www.sangres.com/coloradobyways/silverthread2.htm
http://www.sangres.com/coloradobyways/silverthread2.htm
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You live in a wonderful state for that, ArathornJax! I do too (Oregon), and I do the same sometimes (although I'm no photographer, so I can't share what I see). Oregon even has a pretty good Mordor. . . .Guess I should say that wherever I go, I try to see if something strikes me as related to a scene in LOTR.
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
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ArathornJax
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Yes Oregon is Wonderful
I am a native son of Oregon (born in Portland and raised there until 6). I still have family living in the Portland/Vancouver area and my wife is from Washington. I'm currently in Utah which has many positives and some drawbacks but that is the same no matter where I have lived.Primula Baggins wrote:You live in a wonderful state for that, ArathornJax! I do too (Oregon), and I do the same sometimes (although I'm no photographer, so I can't share what I see). Oregon even has a pretty good Mordor. . . .Guess I should say that wherever I go, I try to see if something strikes me as related to a scene in LOTR.
I also love the Crater of the Moons in Idaho for a good landscape for Mordor, though both Oregon and Washington (St. Helens) might have a good claim for Mordor landscapes.
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St. Helens right after the explosion, most definitely! It's come back amazingly since then. (I was in college in eastern Washington at the time and we got the full darkness-at-noon, raining-ash experience.)
Oregon's got some big lava flows, including one of solid obsidian, that make great Mordor images.
Oregon's got some big lava flows, including one of solid obsidian, that make great Mordor images.
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
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ArathornJax, I think you are going to fit in here nicely.Guess I should say that wherever I go, I try to see if something strikes me as related to a scene in LOTR.
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Thanks
and having spent a good day reviewing the boards I really like it here. It is small, some really good in depth discussions I know I will really like it here. Now time to put some grades in and then get a presentation ready for a consulting job in two weeks, and get ready for a final procedure (I hope) so I can get healthy again.
BTW, feel free to use AJ.
BTW, feel free to use AJ.
The world is indeed full of peril, and in it, there are many dark places; but still, there is much that is fair, and though in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.
Oh, good, I was wondering how you'd like your name shortened, AJ. 
Your pictures are lovely!
I also enjoy imagining scenes from LotR. Ohio has a lot of woodlands, so I can imagine some pretty decent Lothlórien, Mirkwood, or even Rivendell scenes. (Being an Elf, this pleases me immensely!)
I'm sure I've posted this before, but this place in Hocking Hills reminded me of Rivendell:
(I thought I had some more pics uploaded into Photobucket, but it seems that I do not.
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Well, Ohio is also good for some Dead Marshes imaginings.
(I just need to take the time to upload some more pics.)
Lali
Your pictures are lovely!
I also enjoy imagining scenes from LotR. Ohio has a lot of woodlands, so I can imagine some pretty decent Lothlórien, Mirkwood, or even Rivendell scenes. (Being an Elf, this pleases me immensely!
)I'm sure I've posted this before, but this place in Hocking Hills reminded me of Rivendell:
(I thought I had some more pics uploaded into Photobucket, but it seems that I do not.
)Well, Ohio is also good for some Dead Marshes imaginings.
(I just need to take the time to upload some more pics.)
Lali
Re: Yes Oregon is Wonderful
ArathornJax wrote:I also love the Crater of the Moons in Idaho for a good landscape for Mordor, though both Oregon and Washington (St. Helens) might have a good claim for Mordor landscapes.
Craters is a good choice. I have visited Mt St. Helens, but it was years ago. Ever been to Hells Half Acre? Not a bad choice for Emun Muil if you had to pick a spot in the US for a representation.
"Ut Prosim"
"There are some things that it is better to begin than refuse, even though the end may be dark" Aragorn
"Those who commit honorable acts need no forgiveness"
http://killology.com/sheep_dog.htm
"There are some things that it is better to begin than refuse, even though the end may be dark" Aragorn
"Those who commit honorable acts need no forgiveness"
http://killology.com/sheep_dog.htm