January 15, 2013

Vee's Note Card Party - Mount McKinley


It’s time for Miz Vee’s monthly note card party!

A Haven for Vee

Today, I am featuring some photographs I took when we visited Denali National Park in 2011. Mount McKinley (also known as Denali, which is Athabaskan for “The High One”) is the most prominent mountain peak in the park. With a summit elevation of 20,320 feet above sea level, you would think that most visitors couldn’t miss it! Sadly, they do. On any given day, a heavy blanket of clouds usually covers this part of the mountain range. In fact, when we first arrived, we couldn't see anything at all past Wonder Lake.






But we had a stroke of good luck, and a vivid blue sky made an appearance while we stayed a few days in the park. As can be expected, the view was simply stunning!




These images make great note cards, and I frequently send them out to friends and family. I hope you will have time to stop by A Haven for Vee for her card party links and visit other participants!

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34 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    ANY set of photos of yours would make stunning note cards! these are beautiful! the snow blowing off the top of the mountain and that reflection... my, my, my...

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  2. VeeJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Absolutely splendid. I'm glad that you have had these images made up into note cards. Your friends must love receiving notes from your house!

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  3. SueJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful!! how nice to receive a note with these photos. Thanks for sharing.
    Sue

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  4. SnapJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Magnificent! Such grandeur! WOWOWZER!!!!!

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  5. IreneJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Perfect note cards.

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  6. podsoJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful! You are an amazing photographer!

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  7. camp and cottage livingJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Gorgeous!
    I'm glad you made them into notecards-they're perfect.

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  8. Cranberry MorningJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Oh my goodness, those photos are gorgeous! Radiant and crystal clear.
    I hope you'll stop in at Cranberry Morning for the four Valentine's homemadesoap sachet giveaway going on now through Friday.

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  9. AnnJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    These are so gorgeous.

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  10. LorrieJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    These are stunning photos and anyone who receives one of your cards would be thrilled. So majestic and wild.

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  11. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Ha! I'm sure you never have to look too card to find notecard-worthy photos! Love the last one, especially. As always...beatiful!

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  12. HappyKJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    They are all beautiful photos. What wonderful cards they would make.
    If I had to pick a favorite it would be the last one.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, breathtaking, stunning, gorgeous. Glorious!

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  14. SallyJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Very beautiful, Donna! :)

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Donna. I cannot pick a favorite. They are all awesome.. Thanks for sharing.

    I'm still in awe of your blog look and header. Tremendous.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. LynnJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Really, really cool pics! Looks like you had an amazing visit:@)

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  17. Barbara F.January 15, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Your photos look like paintings, Donna. Gorgeous scenery. I'd love to visit Alaska one day. (I don't like snow, ice or cold, though). These definitely would be a lovely set of note cards. xo

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  18. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    awesome shots. so gorgeous. i will take one of each. so pretty. would love to see these places in person. need to write them down for sure. thanks, for sharing. big big hugs. ( :

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  19. Nell at njschoutJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Absolutely beautiful photos!

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  20. Pamela GordonJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    These are just stunning photos and would definitely make beautiful notecards. I'm sure your friends enjoy receiving them. Blessings, Pamela

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  21. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Stunning photos!

    I love the beauty of the blue sky and white mountain, but also the ruggedness of those peaks....

    Thank you for sharing these photos!

    Deanna

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  22. Cheryl January 16, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Oh, these are fabulous note cards! Glorious captures of God's marvelous creations!

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  23. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 16, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    How gorgeous! Can you imagine how thick the snow is on that mountain! I love the reflection in the water. I loved spending time there a few years ago...would love to go back! I read your post last night but for some reason it put me into a panic! Oh yea...I remember! I didn't have my note card post ready! heeheehee! Thanks for prompting me to get it done! Sweet hugs!

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  24. JeanneJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Perfect!! As always your photo's are stunning.

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  25. KatiJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Breath-taking pictures! The last one is my favorite...just stunning!

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  26. Thoughts on Life and Millinery.January 16, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Weren't you the lucky one to see the famous mountain without its usual coy veil. And aren't we lucky to get to see it too now. Thank you for sharing the beauty!

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  27. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Gosh - these are gorgeous. I like each one more than the last... all of them are beautiful!!! What scenery.

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  28. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    These are each just magnificent!

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  29. JackieJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful! What beauty God has wrought! Thank you so much for sharing these photos. :) Hugs!

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  30. Shane PollardJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Hello Donna!
    These are wonderful note cards and your friends must love receiving them from you!
    There's nothing more majestic than a great snow covered mountain surrounded by blue sky.

    Nature is a marvel and we are so lucky to have many beautiful mountain ranges in New Zealand where I live.

    Thank you for visiting me - nice to see your'e in Vicki's "Grow Your Blog" party too!

    Hugs
    Shane ♥

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  31. SheilaJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I am so impressed by your gorgeous photos. Thanks for stopping by to say hello - Have a good week!

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  32. ellen b.January 16, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    So beautiful! Love each scene!!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Simply love views, Donna. I even spotted a face in the snow cover mountain.

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  34. no spring chickenJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Your pictures are just stunning. I half expected to see Maria (sound of music) come over the top of one of those hills, arms outstretched, singing to the sky!

    Blessings, Debbie

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