Natural Splendour of the Valley 150 km to the West
On a recent medical appointment, my wife and I travelled to the beautiful vine-growing valley to the west of us. Kelowna, where we were heading, is also a tourist mecca and attracts a lot of people seeking the sunshine, the picturesque landscapes, and naturally also the beaches at Okanagan Lake. Here are a few impressions of the area taken from an outlook south of Vernon. Enjoy!
The Peter and Gertrud Klopp Family 
Breathtaking, Peter! Nice shots with the birds as well 🙂 birds are so lovely creatures.
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The first photo of the gulls brought a laugh. You composed it perfectly to create the illusion of a two-bodied bird!
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It was the illusion you described, Linda, which attracted me and made me take this photo. A harmonious twosome!
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Yes, I like both of these shots of gulls, in the second one, the black duck appears to be a “thought bubble,” as if the two gulls are discussing other waterfowl.
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Thanks for the imaginative observation, Robert!
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The Okanagan is really pretty in the spring and fall. Nice photos.
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Lovely vistas! Hope Biene’s leg has healed by now.
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How nice you and Biene were able to do a little sightseeing along with your medical appointments, Peter. The scenery is gorgeous and the gulls and coot add some nice close-up views of the local fauna. I imagine that the lake harbors a lot of waterfowl throughout the year (unless it freezes over in winter).
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You guessed it, Tanja. With our winters no longer so harsh, many waterfowl stay throughout the year.
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I never knew there is a wine-growing region in Canada. The first three pictures are awesome.
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Another wine-growing region in Canada is the area near Niagara Falls.
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wow. I was not even aware of this. Thanks for the information. Just wondering why Canadian winess are not talked about?
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So beautiful.
And I really like the seagulls.
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Nice views and those gulls seem rather fond of each other.
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According to Wikipedia: “The name Kelowna derives from the Okanagan word kiʔláwnaʔ, referring to a male grizzly bear.”
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The 3rd pic alone is great 🙂
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