Today my partner @silasdavid and I went on our first snowshoeing adventure of the season. For this adventure we chose to go to Kalamalka Lake. The lake is located in the beautiful Okanagan in Vernon bc. The conditions were really great, clear sunny skies and -2C. Upon arrival we noticed that the fresh snowfall from the past 2 days (about a foot) was really fluffy powder, so the snowshoes weren't required...but we used them anyways because I just got new snowshoes and I had to try 'em out! If you'd like... Come join us on our fun little #adventure !!!
The reflection was particularly beautiful today which was perfect for taking photos. The angle of the sun was just at that right spot to create a good range of contrast and color in the images, magic hour!
"Everyone and everything that shows up in our life is a reflection of something that is happening inside of us."
~ Alan Cohen
In our next couple photo's is an area called "Rattlesnake Point", which is a dramatic arm that forms the northern end of Cosens bay (another area of Kalamalka Lake) . Kalamalka Lake has so much to offer. There's a rock climbing area located at the other end of the lake past Cosens bay called Cougar Canyon with an epic area called Moss Hollow at the bottom past the climbing platforms. At Rattlesnake Point where we were, the average round trip is about 6km with a variety of connecting trails, including a pet beach for the doggo's and there owners. A lot of people go cliff jumping at the point in the summer. There's a few different places to jump from at different heights, plus an amazing 360 degree viewpoint of the lake at the top.
I myself, have jumped off the cliffs and they're some of the best cliffs to jump off of. There's a 50 footer thats quite epic! you have to run and jump out a bit, away from the rock wall to make it tho... guess its kinda sketchy lol. If you like to live dangerously... then its the place for YOU!
"The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun". ~Christopher McCandless
~ All things lean towards the Sun ~
The sky was so clear, with a nice blue gradient effect across it. A welcome break to the overcast winter weather. This area has so many lookout areas, it's fantastic for taking short breaks during the up-and-down hike. In the many years we've come back here, it never seems to get old. There is just something magical about it...
“Magic exists. Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, the music of the wind and the silence of the stars? Anyone who has loved has been touched by magic. It is such a simple and such an extraordinary part of the lives we live.”
~ Nora Roberts
For us... getting out and going #hiking is essential. It's our opportunity to connect with nature and source. To truly be in the moment and take in all the beautiful surroundings we're so grateful to live near. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time. With the person I love the most in this life.
"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That's what I hope to give you forever". ~The Notebook
If you enjoyed our journey, there will be plenty more to come now that we both have cameras! So feel free to follow @silasdavid and I @nikkicole if you like! We're always up for an adventure and love to share them with the #steemit community!
~Until the next adventure... #steem on!~
great post as always .. thanks
Nicely Saturated Photos! It's not easy to take/produce those. Thanks for sharing them on Steemit.
Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.
In such a way...I find, that it takes your breath away at times.
Holy smokes, that is an awesome place , I would love to go out west Ive been dreaming of it for years. Great post and pics! 🤶🏻 🎅
Thank you! :)
One of the best photos I've ever seen here in steemit. Perfect hue of an awesome view!
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You made my day! Those pictures are utterly amazing! What a weather, what conditions! Thank you for sharing!!!
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Yes, that was a beautiful post by @cloudkate. The 'Rattlesnake Ridge' seem to be an amazing place to be. I can't wait to see more of it!
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Whoaaa you did an amazing job. I particularly appreciate the reflexion on the water. With that colours it's insane !
Thank you @robins... it was breathtaking to say the least! the whole hike was so amazing. The sun was shinning the whole time. The colors were so good for the water photos. I was so pleased with how the reflection pics turned out. Man I feel so blessed to live 20 min from this lake! The name "Kalamalka' means water of many colors. The local natives named it that because the water in the summer is different shades of beautiful blues, greens and turquoise colors. The different minerals in the lake are what give the water so many different hues of blue. I can't wait till summer to do a post about it!!! The greyish winter skies don't do it justice. :) Take casre! cheers
Everything that is done with love really makes it feel perfect. I know this very well. you made me feel this feeling again. As my exams are over, I will start my trip with my boyfriend again. Thank you for writing this beautiful and for making me feel. Successful :)
@lawyerslove Thank you for your wonderful comment... It makes me happy that our love can, will, does bring it out in others. Thats truly what the mission is... to ignite that fire inside of us and everyone we encounter to grow and evolve into a deeper understanding of love. Which is what we are anyways. <3 cheers!
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Beautiful photo! :)
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Beautiful images!
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Thanks for the very nice photos
You're welcome @andei24. :)
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Amazing snow day
Thank you! It truly was! ☺️ We had such a wonderful day!! 🌲❄️💜
Fantastic shots. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
You’re welcome @shantamcbain! It was such an epic adventure indeed!
Beautiful post. Must have been a chilly hike. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It was actually very mild weather, sunny with no wind. A very beautiful experience all around :)
You’re welcome @dabeckster! It was actually not to chilly... it was about -2 C the conditions were perfect! :) cheers
amazing place,so beautiful! thanks for sharing :)
No prob @mariossap! It is such a beautiful place we live in! ☺️
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THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! For taking the time to check out this post!!! WOW! Epic. Mad love for all of youuuu!!! <3
I love love love Kalamalka Lake!! I've only ever gone there in the summer, so thank you for showcasing its' winter beauty too!!
Hello @lynncoyle1 that’s awesome you’ve been to Kal Lake before! It’s such a beautiful spot! Thanks for your comment! It’s just as beautiful in the winter as it is in the summer! Cheers!! :)
Beautiful pictures ! Are you photograph?
Thank you. Just learning! :)
These are beautiful photos!
What camera / lenses are you using for most of your photos?
I've had a Cannon Rebel T1i now for a few years with the stock lens (18-35mm). I only recently started to get more into photography after a vacation trip to Iceland.
What would be the next decent lens for me to acquire? Should I get the 18-135mm?
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Hello @falconspy! I’m new to photography! The camera used was a Canon Elph 340 hs with no lenses as it’s a compact point and shoot! The camera has different settings. A vivid setting which shows more saturation. There’s also a snow setting for the white photos that would otherwise be washed out. Wow! Thank for the wonderful comment! I must be doing something right!! I’m wanting to get a camera up grade (slr) rebel when I can afford it! I’d love to get right into photography as a full time job! Travelling and hiking and blogging about it! Sorry I’m not the one to ask yet about advice on lenses. Good luck with your future photography adventure as well!! :) cheers!
Excellent photos of harsh nature. I really liked.
Thank you!
Beautiful pictures, although it's the cold time of the year but they have a warming effect. Nice job!
Thank you! It was only -2c out so it wasn’t to cold! It was a beauty day for an adventure! :)
Absolutely stunning scenery! Breathtaking! :)
Thank you!!! :)
It's my pleasure! :)
<3
we came from nature. we are stuck in cities. we will return to nature again..
Absolutely!!! <3
Very beautiful! Thank for sharing that, cause there is no way im volutarily going to go hiking in the cold to see it myself. :-)
Well why not? Haha. Just gotta dress right for it! Once you start the hike your body temp warms up and it’s alllll good! :)
Pretty good!!!
Thank you!!! :)
The picture has an amazing color that I love very much thanks to share this kind of picture with you
Thank you! :)
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Amazing place!
Nice adventure with partner
What a beautiful lake, a great place to rest body and soul. Cheers for sharing. Sending you my regards from Germany and of course: merry Christmas ;)