for Simona---Ghiocelas' Mountain of Gold.

Leo Roundtree, on June 22, said:

Jim,

Beautiful capture of the contrast between the sun-drenched cliff in the foreground and the snow-covered mountains in the distance.

I really like your whole Norway series. Norway is very high on our list of places to visit. We toured Denmark and southern Sweden very briefly, but could not fit Norway into the time allotted.

It was our last trip before we left Germany and returned to the States in 1994. Can't wait to go back!

Thanks for the tour.

Cheers, Leo

AXOTA, on June 23, said:

Greetings Leo. This edifice of more than 300m high was snow free, yet other ranges had snowlines down to the shore line. This wall of rock was facing towards the west.

I can only think that sea-breezes from the gulf stream have caused this phenomena.

Thanks for your excellent feedback Leo.

Jim

Billy B@rk, on June 23, said:

Leo said it for me Jim. :)

©junebug, on June 23, said:

The landscape is really amazing in its beauty, Jim! All your Norwegian pictures are wonderful! The lighting in this one is very special and beautiful! Greetings, Anne

[[[ PIXELECTA ]]], on June 24, said:

Estrella amarilla para esta maravilla.

Saludos cordiales AXOTA.

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Madidi, on June 24, said:

Another special photo Jim: fantastic colours on the rock and reflections on the water. What a place....

How close were you to the Artic Circle?

Séan.

arif solak, on June 24, said:

wow

AXOTA, on June 24, said:

Hi guys, so glad you called in.

Anne, The mountains are magnificent and the scale is lost in their colossal size. The wonderfull colouration in the ever changing light levels led me to believe that I was in a different place.

Pixelecta, quiero gracias por comentarios. Mis majores deseos para usted. Atentemente.

I completely agree with you Sean, I was amazed at the contrasts. I havent yet worked out the exact position but it should be easy to see from GE.

It is a pleasure for me to chat with you once again Arif. I am happy to share this with you.

As always my friends, The pleasure is all mine.

Thanks for stopping a while.

Jim

Mary Alice Donaldson, on June 24, said:

Greetings my friend Jim, What a glorious landscape. I see this was taken from the stern of a ship. You captured a perfect moment. Don't you love it! I must visit Norway, and what a loverly trip for you. Thank you. Alice D

Ghiocela, on June 25, said:

An excellent time to photography to see an image of a rare beauty! It seems a mountain of gold! Greetings Jim, Simona

AXOTA, on June 25, said:

You lighten my day Alice D.

All this at 2300 hrs !!! yes my friend, 24 hour glorious landscapes. Awesome !!

I know that you are a hardy soul, judging by your harsh winter photos, so I guess that you would be in your element in Norway.

As always Alice, your visit is a real pleasure. Thankyou.

Jim

AXOTA, on June 25, said:

Hello Ghiocela. I love your descrption of this mountain, so much that I want to re-name it. So I dedicate this beautiful mountain in your name.

Warm wishes.

Jim

Ghiocela, on June 25, said:

Heloo Jim! It is the first picture I am and is dedicated to the same feeling as when I received but in the first flower! It's wonderful photography is beautiful gesture and we thank you! Simona

AXOTA, on June 25, said:

Simona. The pleasure is all mine, you are my favourite.

Jim

picsonthemove, on June 26, said:

Excellent colours

Ciao

picsonthemove

AXOTA, on June 26, said:

How do you account for the snow-free formation in the foreground picsonthemove ?-- yet all around there is ice and snow.

It will never be possible to fully comprehend the magical workings of mother Earth.

Warm wishes.

Jim

pelopako, on June 26, said:

Wondeful shot of wonderful place.Thanks for sharing.Greetings from Turkey

Fred Fouarge, on June 27, said:

Beautifull Jimmyboy,beautifull ,,,,,greets

Robert Mcewen, on June 27, said:

Hi Jimbo. You look like you've been busy uploading some more stuff whilst I've been away again. I love this one. Really good. Rob

AXOTA, on June 27, said:

You are so welcome pelopako, it is a pleasure to share them with you. Thankyou so much.

Good to see you here Freddyboy, your visit always make my day. Warm wishes good friend.

jimmyboy.

Hi Rob, thats another week over for you, now you can chill out, put up your feet and relax

But in the real world, there's all the washing up to do, feed the dog, cut the grass that you forgot or ignored last week and has now reached jungle proportions. The wife will have a long list of all the things that somehow only men can do. Oh, and you can bet that one of the kids wants an interest free loan (which you, as sure as hell, will never see again) Dont forget to put petrol in the car, cos the daughter that has you twisted so tightly around her little finger til it hurts, wants to 'lend' daddies car for a trip to some factory outlet store to allegedly snip a bargain which ,no doubt, you will have paid for when she informs you that her credit card is overspent. Ah, and dont forget that promise you made to provide a taxi service at some un-godly hour of the night. By the way, have you checked your insurance policy lately ?? Never mind Rob, It gets much worse before it gets any better.

From Jim, the eternal optimist.

Need I go on ???

Robert Mcewen, on June 27, said:

No you need go on any further Jim. Been there, seen it all and done it.

Samantha asked to borrow 300 notes in April which she promised I'd get back at 50 p/month. I suggested 30 p/month to make it easy. And guess what? Yep, I've seen nothing since. Not a cent. Not even an offer of a promise to give some back in the near future.

Ross had me run him up to Barnsley for a swim and sleep over at T-time. That was an hours run and a tenner ta boot.

Then Lydia had me picking her up from a disco at 11.15 tonight on the other side of Sheffield. On the trip home she wants me to give her money tomorrow to buy an outfit for a party next week. Oh, and dad, will I pay for her to go to Alton Towers with her mates. Then she dropped the bomb shell of the evening....would I pay for her to go on a 4 day school trip to New York next April at a cost of 700 notes. "Please Dad, I'll love you forever if you let me go".

Jim, do you know of that tree that money grows on and is there for harvesting at any time cos my kids all seem to think it exists?

Oh, and why stop there. Lisa, my missus wants 130 notes for her car tax, 75 for a dress for my brothers wedding in 2 weeks and her car needs a service soon.

Rapidly losing the will to live. Rob

AXOTA, on June 27, said:

Commiserations Rob, its far worse than I could conceivably have imagined.

There is no easy way out that does not involve further pain and punishment, even greater than your present parlous state.

Having screwed up two marriages and a relationship or two, I am probably not the best person to ask for advice. Best thing to do Rob is take the pain, empty your wallet, don some sackcloth and take a trip to Tibet. Or you could always plead insanity. Oh, dont forget to put the cat out !! goodbye then.

Jim

There my son, that must be a great help to you.

AXOTA, on June 27, said:

PS Rob, you could go fishing to Norway. That might help !!

Robert Mcewen, on June 28, said:

Jim, I'm so glad you realize my plight and fragile financial liquidity. You can be my mentor and listening ear on my darker days or when I'm feeling low. I tend to have them on a monthly cycle.... about 10 days before pay day. That's usually about the time they've all cleared out my account and reduced me to hunting for loose change down the side of the sofas.

The fishing trip to Norway looks and sounds a good bet; more fun than locking myself away in a Tibetan monastery. I couldn't hack the part where they remove all my pleasures in life.

Rob

PS, watch out for a picture I'm gonna upload of Lydias bedroom. You'll see what I mean about mess and grenades etc.

AXOTA, on July 1, said:

Oh dear Rob, I'm not sure that posting such a photo is a good idea. Your punishment may be much worse than the risk is worth. I once threatened to do this to Helen. She stalked me for weeks with a hockey stick.

Commiserations Rob.

Jim

Robert Mcewen, on July 2, said:

I'm just waiting for the right moment and then I'll post a typical view of her room, briefly. Will keep you posted. Rob

marek55, on July 4, said:

Amazing and excellent photo. Greetings from Egypt. Marek

AXOTA, on July 4, said:

Rob--Be prepared for war.

Dear Marek, you are most welcome. I am grateful for your visit and nice comments.

Thanks for calling guys.

Jim

Robert Mcewen, on July 4, said:

She'll never know it's happened Jim. And blow me, just as it was looking at its worst, her mum has got her to tidy up or she gets know money for her Alton Towers trip tomorrow. It'll not be long before its back to its usual messy best. Leopards don't change their spots!

Have a good weekend buddy, Rob.

AXOTA, on July 5, said:

Fatherhood has many rewards Rob, There are moments when one can forgive all the crappy episodes that can be so wearing at times.

Daughters seem to have found the secret to wield their wily way into our hearts. Bless em'

Cheers Rob

Jim

cuky, on July 6, said:

Any beauty in this marvellous photography. Congratulation for your good one to do. Antonio.

AXOTA, on July 8, said:

Dear Antonio, It was a wonderful opportunity to capture an event which I am unlikely to see again.

Thankyou for your kind words and praise.

Warm wishes.

Jim

MaryKnapp, on July 10, said:

Beautiful shot, AXOTA. The reflection of the sunlit cliff on the water, the distant snowcapped mountains speaking to the white sea foam in the foreground. Especially enjoyable in the enlargement. Congratulations from Miami, Mary

AXOTA, on July 15, said:

Dear MaryKnapp. I almost overlooked this mail, so my apologies for being so late.

Your thoughtful and descriptive feedback is very much appreciated.

I'm glad you stopped a while.

Warm wishes.

Jim

Kurt Sommer, on July 25, said:

Beautifull your pictures congratulations.

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AXOTA, on July 31, said:

Dear Kurt, you are most welcome.

Greetings Arif. As always, I am thankful for your kind appraisal.

I am grateful to you both for your visit and nice words. Thankyou.

Jim

Jim

Doenjo, on August 8, said:

Beautiful place AXOTA . Nice colors.Greetings from Spain Doenjo.

AXOTA, on August 8, said:

Greetings and welcome Doengo.

I agree, Norway is a land of great contrasts, magnificent snow-capped mountains and deep, black Fjords. Unmissable.

Thanks for your kind words and visit....Jim

Tony Borrach, on August 11, said:

Beautiful scenery, congratulations

Greetings from Brazil

AXOTA, on August 11, said:

You are so welcome Tony.

Mother nature went to a lot of trouble to create this little bit of Norwegian magic. I was just lucky to be there. Thanks for your valuable comments.

Jim

Sue Allen, on August 12, said:

YOU are getting gold stars, left right and centre!!! FANTASTIC!

Honestly, Jim, I am gobsmacked, but I have to GO, or I will never get out of bed in the morning!!!!

Kind regards, (WOW, that is a brilliant photo, -just scrolled back up to have a last look for the day..!)

Sue

funtor, on August 12, said:

Nice shot with golden light,well done Jim!Cheers,Thomas

AXOTA, on August 12, said:

Sue your enthusiastic comments are exceeded only by your generosity. I sincerely hope that all this late night texting does not leave you feeling utterly exhausted. You have a very full postbag to service. You see, just a few days in your life have passed by, and so much seems to have happened !!! Its a whole new world in here.

Hey Thomas, how nice to find you here once more. I must get over to see you soon. It seems so long since we last met. Iam grateful for your visit and comment and your appraisal is much appreciated, thankyou.

best wishes to you both.

Jim

Sue Allen, on August 13, said:

Actually, Jim, it has left me quite 'knackered' today. I will have to ease off a bit, as even enthusiasm doesn't make up for sleep all the while, does it? I need every day 3 times over to do all the things I want to do. I bet you're the same.

I'm looking forward to more browsing when I am recovered... in the meantime, take care, Kind regards, Sue

Frank Knaap, on September 6, said:

Cold! And warm collors Jim Very well done.

Greetings Frank from Thailand.

AXOTA, on October 15, said:

Greetings Sue, are you still suffering sleep deprivation ? hope you are all ok down-under.

Hello Frank Knaap, What you see also amazed me too. I can only imagine that the rays of the sun were concentrated on this rock face, or perhaps there was a local effect from the warming currents of the Gulf Stream (Mexican Gulf that is)

Greetings Simona, the nice thing about this photo is that I am always reminded of your smiling face, and your beautiful thoughts.

Warm regards to you all.---Jim

Sue Allen, on October 15, said:

Hi Jim, thanks for the little message! I'm getting less sleep than ever, but feeling quite fine on it at present. I've been busy snapping away in Gympie, the streets, and the Jacaranda flowers...they've been spectacular this year..

Must fly, I'm so behind in my replies, I need a secretary! All the best, sue x