Restful Images From Peaceful Places

[JonDouglas]

As peaceful and restful places go, this one's near the top. The falling water and lush surroundings are a gift to the senses.

 

[Aunt Marg]

As peaceful and restful places go, this one's near the top. The falling water and lush surroundings are a gift to the senses.

Yes indeed... old watermills have been a favourite of mine forever, and being that this one is stone makes it all the more charming.

What a scene.

 

[JonDouglas]

 

[officerripley]

 

[JonDouglas]

As peaceful and restful places go, this one's near the top. The falling water and lush surroundings are a gift to the senses.

Below is an aerial photo of the mill taken this morning.

There is not a spot anywhere on the grounds that doesn't soothe the senses. I go here and the "what could have been" that was accumulating vanishes,

 

[officerripley]

To cool us off (here in the No. Hemisphere):

 

[JonDouglas]

 

[OneEyedDiva]

The Bing search engine home page has featured some of the most stunning images. I save some of them because they are so beautiful. This is from a few days ago.

 

[officerripley]

The Bing search engine home page has featured some of the most stunning images. I save some of them because they are so beautiful. This is from a few days ago.
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How do you do that, Diva? (I've been trying for a couple of days to save a Bing image to post in this thread and just can't figure out how to save it; do I have to do a Print Screen capture or ?

 

[Aunt Marg]

Below is an aerial photo of the mill taken this morning.

There is not a spot anywhere on the grounds that doesn't soothe the senses. I go here and the "what could have been" that was accumulating vanishes,

This is my favourite picture of yours, Jon!

The natural beauty of stone never dies with me, nor does the pastoral feeling.

 

[SeaBreeze]

 

[JonDouglas]

For The Love Of A Child: There is a place of great peace, beauty and remembrance outside of Rindge NH. It is a place where Sanderson Sloane had picked out a spot on his parents' farm, shown below, to build his home.

Tragically, Lt. Sandy Sloane was killed in action over Koblenz, Germany, on Feb. 22, 1944 and his house was never built. Instead, his parents, family and friends did something rather remarkable. They created a place of beauty and remembrance in his honor and to honor all who'd served. The place is called Cathedral Of The Pines.

Having grown up in a time and place where faith was strong and the memories of families whose son or father didn't come home is still strong, I seldom fail to stop if anywhere in the vicinity. The pictures above and below were taken last year.

I stopped there yesterday and took a few more pictures.

You see, the Sloane family built an all-faiths, outdoor chapel on very spot where Sandy was going to build his home.

There are also a number of other walkways, small gardens and private spots of personal remembrance where you may find what you're seeking. Before leaving yesterday, I got (with permission) an aerial photo of the carillon tower.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Lovely entries, SeaBreeze and Jon!

If I had deep pockets I would select a plot of land with a lake just like the one you posted, SeaBreeze, and I would have formal gardens with walking pathways through those gardens as seen in the pictures you posted, Jon.

 

[JonDouglas]

Another view of the carillon tower at the Cathedral Of the Pines.

As you might expect, seniors' reactions to favorite hymns being played on the carillon are quite different from those of young people.

 

[JonDouglas]

A Restful, Peaceful, Reflective Composition. Searching through the archives today, I found this picture that was taken near Stoddard NH back in 2019. This is the type of place you'd like to share with somebody.

 

[officerripley]

 

[JonDouglas]

A Peaceful Pond: Although a road, church and townhall was nearby, there was nobody to be seen and the only sounds were geese on the pond.

On a peaceful scale from 1 to 10, this had to be a 10.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

A Peaceful Pond: Although a road, church and townhall was nearby, there was nobody to be seen and the only sounds were geese on the pond.

On a peaceful scale from 1 to 10, this had to be a 10.

Thanks, @JonDouglas, for posting… I needed that peaceful scene

 

[hollydolly]

Hens and roosters roaming free in the park near our home in Spain...

 

[Sliverfox]

Its my habit to head to the photography section of the forums to look at any new photos.

So many lovely ones to enjoy,, thank you all who post.

 

[JonDouglas]

Tonight's sunset from the front entry.

 

[Lewkat]

 

[SeaBreeze]

 

[Lewkat]

 

[hollydolly]

Kids sitting at our village duck pond...