Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Destination

“The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it.”
Charles de Lint 1951-

You probably learned that already, somewhere along the way.

The destination of this particular road is Death Valley which pretty much demands contemplation of the journey.



This weeks theme for Corner View is "destination". There are many more destinations in the blogs below. Thanks to Francesca for hosting, Kelleyn for choosing the theme and Jane for getting this whole thing started.

francesca, jane, theresa, ian, joyce, isabelle, kari, jgy, lise, otli, dorte, skywriting, tikjewit, sophie, daan, wander chow, kelleyn, sammi, anna,  kenza, rosamaría, victoria, mlle paradis, tzivia, tania, nadine, cate, cole, ibb, kasia, juniper, flowtops, valerie, robida, beth
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24 comments:

  1. KristinJune 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Wow, this is a great photo and amazing landscape.

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  2. likeschocolateJune 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I love this quote. I guess this is one lesson I have learned as I am getting older is that the journey is just as important as the destination. I wish I could have learned this lesson when I was in my 20's would have made things much easier. Have a happy week!

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  3. StefanieJune 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Earthquake?

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  4. swigJune 7, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful! I love this kind of perspectives! Have a nice week!

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  5. ;)June 8, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    That's Tao ;)

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  6. G. E. LightJune 8, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    10 years in Cali and never made it to Death Valley.

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  7. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Incredible view! that black and white is perfect!

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  8. tanïaJune 8, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    I hope you didn't lie on the street when taking the shot?! Okay, it seems you'd see a car coming already a week ealier! ;o)

    My parents have been to Death Valley and were impressed.

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  9. LollipopJune 8, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    wow! beautiful picture!

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  10. RedekerJune 8, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    incredible photo!
    and i love the text with it!

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  11. Bossy BettyJune 8, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Great picture!!!

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  12. DorteJune 8, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    great photo ... and wise words :)

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  13. BethJune 8, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    This is an incredible photo shot! There are so many layers to it--I could just keep staring at it! The left lane looks like a wall -- I guess due to the angle of the picture.
    Wonderful and also true ---you do have to consider your destination and the journey when you're crossing a desert.

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  14. Mlle ParadisJune 8, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    it's hard not to live in cali (esp southern california) and consider the journeys made on foot, horseback and wagon through death valley to get here. those peeps was rugged! i think they must have much preferred their destination (arrival at) to the voyage out!

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  15. FrancescaJune 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Oh, stunning and disquieting perspective!

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  16. Menthe BlancheJune 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    The destination of this route is mythical!

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  17. EllaJune 8, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    A wonderful photo, reminds me of Forrest Gump.
    - Run Forrest, run!

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  18. LeslieJune 8, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    what a wonderful photo... i always think death valley sounds so ominous - but you have made it beautiful in black and white.

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  19. HilaryJune 8, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Fabulous. A great photo and even better on an angle.. and in B&W.. perfect!

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  20. shayndelJune 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I love the quote and the dramatic photo.
    The echoing of the road and the mountains is great .
    A gesture that in Japanese is lucky for the "widening" of the triangle shape as it opens. The number 8 is 八 、like the road and mountains in your picture. Happy journeys!

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  21. nadine paduartJune 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    death valley is a mystery to me... i once upon a time passed a place called nobody somewhere in the far west and felt it thought provoking enough already... ;)
    n♥

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  22. IsabelleJune 8, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I knew that I will find great photo and great quote here ... US lanscapes are perfect for this subject

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  23. TheresaJune 9, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    wow! what a shot!

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  24. MezzamayJune 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love the way you always find a good quote to go with your photo...or is it the other way around?
    :-)

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