A state of extreme or perfect happiness.

On this early morning I suspect this lone fisherman on Idaho's calm Little Redfish lake felt that way while fishing for trout from his raft. I sure did walking it's shores fishing for good shots. The varied song of birds serenaded us wonderfully.

Thanks for taking a look! Always appreciated.

Happy Friday!

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Just happen to contain one of the most beloved lakes in North America, Moraine Lake. A rather grand backdrop eh?

No clouds to catch the first light of this new day but the peaks caught it well by themselves. The glacial waters are at their purest and most colorful late in the season when the water level is low.

"The ten peaks were originally named by Samuel Allen, an early explorer of the region, who simply referred to them by using the numerals from one to ten in the Stoney First Nations Language. He may have learned the terms from his Native American guides, who helped him with the horses. The secluded Valley of the Ten Peaks was part of their original homeland. Gradually, though, all but three of the mountains were renamed in honor of noteworthy individuals, including Allen himself." Wikipedia

From left to right are the eight peaks in view:
Mt. Little, Mt. Bowlen, Tonsa Peak, Mt. Perren, Mt. Allen, Mt. Tuzo, Mt. Deltaform and Mt. Neptuak. I assume the other two are behind these peaks, out of view. Or they count Mt. Babel and the Tower of Babel, which are to the left.

A special memory here, as I spent 3 nights in the top left cabin during the last week of the Lodge's season many years ago. Heaven!

Happy Friday!

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Back to landscapes.....

Early morning tranquility at Idaho's Little Redfish Lake with some of the Sawtooth's in the background.

Alas, wasn't my canoe. I think they were still sleeping....tempting. Not that I could get very far.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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An autumn shot of Whirlpool Peak and Mt. Fryatt under busy skies reflected in this small lake in Jasper National Park.

Based on the lake's name I don't think I'd go for a swim here.

Thanks for taking a look! Always appreciated.

Happy Friday!

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A view of Mt. Rundle from the first Vermilion Lake on a bright autumn morning.

Happy Friday!

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