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09-JAN-2006

A Mid Winter's Hike 01_09_06.jpg

Today is mine and Wanda's twenty fifth wedding anniversary. We spent a wonderful afternoon hiking in area know as Daniels Summit, east of Heber, Utah.

After our hike we went back to the lodge and had a fine meal and a soul warming cup of coffee while sitting close to the flicker of flames in the fireplace. Pretty much it was a perfect day in the Utah mountains. As perfect a day as can be had; when the temperature is well below freezing.

It is the simple pleasure we enjoy during our journey through life that are the most memorable and most deeply appreciated. I am so glad Wanda enjoys these kind of days as much as I do. I hope we are still able to enjoy them in another 25 years.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon 50mm f/1.8
1/100s f/13.0 at 50.0mm iso200 full exif

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Barb20-Jan-2006 15:13
Congrats on your 25th. Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate it. We are headed towards our 41 anniversary this year.
Beautiful photo
Wm. Bates19-Jan-2006 18:24
I had some spectacular natural reflectors behind me...other snow covered pine tree.
Alex 19-Jan-2006 18:19
How did you do that ?

Meaning get the light on the tree/wanda while you have the sun behind them ?

Nancy 15-Jan-2006 05:57
Congrats to you and Wanda, may you have many more wonderful years together.
On Jan. 2 my husband and I celebrated 41 years.
Thomas 11-Jan-2006 20:33
Oh I get it, now that the little red zipper is gone, Wanda has to walk.
Greg 11-Jan-2006 01:02
Congratulations on your 25th!!! We also just celebrated our 25th, on December 31, 2005. Bill you must to have married Wanda when she was 12 (lol), she looks so young!!! Hope you another 25 Great years!!!
Jack J Maniscalco10-Jan-2006 23:46
Bill & Wanda, congratulations! Bev & I are at 32 years and counting. Love those Utah scenes!
isleman10-Jan-2006 19:47
My most sincere congratualtions on your special day! May you both enjoy many more years of health, happiness, & PAD's. You have both become such a part of each of our lives. The internet makes the world smaller, but enlarges the heart! Thank you both for being such an encouragement to all of us by sharing your beautiful lives.
Jeff 10-Jan-2006 15:05
Thomas Kincaid has nothing on you Bill. You are "The Master of Light". Another great shot. Happy Anniversary and Congrats with wishes for many more. You, Wanda and Utah are now a part of my daily computer routine and an inspiration.
Monte Stevens10-Jan-2006 14:45
Congratulations to both of you!!
Dave Callahan Photography10-Jan-2006 14:11
A beautiful shot.Congrats to you two on 25 yrs.It is quite an accomplishment in these crazy times we live in.My wife and I had our 25th back in Sept.Thank you again for the peeks into your lives and wishing you an even better next 25!
kej10-Jan-2006 13:16
Wow, 25. That's rare. We are at our 25th this year too. Great pic. Full of color and Wanda's serenity. Thanks
Linda Willets10-Jan-2006 13:02
Happy Anniversary
Bob Floyd10-Jan-2006 12:42
Happy Anniversary! That is something to be proud of these days.
Jv 10-Jan-2006 12:25
The both of you are a testiment to Love and the special relationship that can come from it. Twenty five years is no small feat! You are to be congratulated. Keep the magic working between you to and enjoy the next 25 years! Jv
Guest 10-Jan-2006 11:36
Congratulations to you both. I am really enjoying this winter wonderland of photos that you have been sharing with us all. I love them. Especially as it is Summer here in Australia & really hot. Your are my favourite photographers & no day is complete till I check to see what new photo & story you have to share with us all.
Thank you.
Glenda,
Ed Preston10-Jan-2006 11:26
Happy anniversary! Thanks for all the great pictures.
Jola Dziubinska10-Jan-2006 10:44
Beautiful shot, I love that burst of sunlight from behind the tree.
Happy Anniversary Bill and Wanda.
Dawn10-Jan-2006 06:48
Happy Anniversary, Great pic too.
Jim McKinlock10-Jan-2006 05:53
Sounds like a memorable day, Congrats and wishes for many more happy days.
Gary Blanchette10-Jan-2006 05:35
Here's wishing the happiest Online couple I know the best of wishes for the next 25 years.
Coleen Perilloux Landry10-Jan-2006 05:15
Happy Anniversary.
Mark Schretlen10-Jan-2006 05:03
Striking composition! ... and may you two have 25 more. -- Mark --
Fred Gary10-Jan-2006 04:37
Congradulations Bill & Wanda and i hope you get your wish of 25 more years to celebrate. My wife and I just celebrated our 43rd. the 22nd. of December. Great shot, love the Gold specks in the snow from the sunlight.
Dan Chusid10-Jan-2006 04:22
My ex-wife and I are celebrating -4 years soon!
John Buffin10-Jan-2006 04:20
Congratulations!
Nice photo.
Jonathan P. 10-Jan-2006 03:58
Bill & Wanda, Happy 25th! Bill, I love how the light gives a nice halo to Wanda's head, and the star burst of sunlight and the detail of the tree bark. Well, guess I just love the whole shot. Thanks for sharing a moment of your anniversary with us all.
Leo Charette10-Jan-2006 03:54
Wow, that's very cool. Tomorrow, my wife and I celebrate our 30th... isn't life grand. I hope you guys had a great day!
joanteno10-Jan-2006 03:54
Excellent shot! congradulations!
John 10-Jan-2006 03:50
25 years...C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S! My wife and I celebrated our 25th last summer....no snow, but great wine and a wonderful dinner at a little B&B in Ste. Genevieve, MO. I hope (as if there was any doubt!) that you two enjoyed the day and the moment. Have a good one.
Debbie B.10-Jan-2006 03:49
Lovely shot. Happy Anniversary Bill and Wanda
Guest 10-Jan-2006 03:49
It's a beautiful image, and the occasion makes it perfect. Congratulations on your anniversary. John
Gary Hebert10-Jan-2006 03:46
Happy Anniversary and what a lovely image to help celebrate the occasion... A beauty... :)