The Ozark Mountains where we live are a range in the absolute center of the USA. They are defined by ROCKS, WOODS, & WATER. Every day's excursion into this pretty place brings such peace and joy!

Thanks, Tom, for setting such a nice theme - Outside Beauty for this week - which gave me an opportunity to post all of these shots I've had stored in my files!

These are gorgeous! I think two and five are my favorites. Clarinetchick · 2012-02-28: 19:17

So beautiful Brenda! I hope you're having a wonderful week! liveandletlive · 2012-02-28: 19:23

absolutely beautiful post aspecilly #2... Yves51 · 2012-02-28: 19:38

Love #2 and #6, Brenda. What a gorgeous place! Hope you are having a great time. danrav · 2012-02-28: 19:58

Beautiful! Another place to get to. Love the colors and shadows in #2 and the last one. MarkD · 2012-02-28: 20:32

Beautiful post. joycephotography · 2012-02-28: 20:38

they are all so beautiful! jennyLit · 2012-02-28: 21:26

It looks like a wonderful area! threepeas · 2012-02-28: 21:43

Beautiful shots...love those Ozark scenes. My fav is #4..love the light, colors and bridge.. NellyBly · 2012-02-28: 22:14

Amazing shots.. mrmeliska · 2012-02-28: 22:21

Every image is beautiful and special, Brenda! So love all the gorgeous natural color especially in #s 1, 4, and 7. The Ozarks are definitely a wonderful place, and a place I've enjoyed time and time again! lookagain · 2012-02-28: 23:08

Beautiful scenic shots! Wonderful to be able to enjoy this at this time of the year! darfoster · 2012-02-28: 23:47

A wonderful walk that you offer me Brenda. Luxurious landscapes and a beautiful intimacy through undergrowth ! Superb set,my friend josy63 · 2012-02-29: 02:52

Outstanding post, very very nice shots! imrepapa · 2012-02-29: 09:00

FABULOUS fabulous FABulOUS!! I would just love to see these in person, so amazingly beautiful!! #2 is my absolute favorite, the composition and tones and lighting are so PERFECT Brenda!!!! WoW!! (I was always taught that near Lebanon, KS is the center of US?) I must be missing something!! urmysunshine · 2012-02-29: 09:12

great set of shots, love the mountain waterfall :) bumpusdogs · 2012-02-29: 09:23

It is indeed a wonderful collection of Outside Beauty You live in a gorgeous part of the world Brenda. Your appreciation for nature is shown in every image. Thanks for sharing! ArtBee · 2012-02-29: 10:26

Nice set,Brenda! :O) Goldbrandi · 2012-02-29: 13:47

wonderful landscapes! the colors of the river are fantastic! tomie · 2012-02-29: 18:14

Wow awesome caotures well done mystic1 · 2012-03-01: 22:59

Every single shot is so beautiful and special! Ryana · 2012-03-02: 09:51

Some very nice photographs on this set, #2 is very very nice! :) ????? · 2012-03-02: 11:19

lovely set MoMac · 2012-03-02: 12:53

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