SUNDAY POST: From a Distance

I have decided to stay in Istria for the rest of the week, even if it means going back 12 years in time ๐Ÿ˜‰

What you are about to see is a little town called Motovun, perched on top of a hill (hardly 277 m altitude), but that odd summer morning it was bathing in clouds. I opened my eyes and realised that if I didn’t shoot it then, there may never be a chance to do it again. So, here it is … the only shot ever that has made me get up at 5 am. (poor cam and all, but the scene impressed me)

 

 

74 responses to “SUNDAY POST: From a Distance”

  1. Right you can always sleep when you get old… ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Real serious a beautiful shot,even if the photographing lady was sleepy… ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    1. ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ You always made me laugh my dear Drake ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. What a beautiful picture and a great song to go with it, did you take the photo?x

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    1. Yes Chris… all pics here are done by me with the exception of one featuring my figure in them… and the merger shot that was merged by a friend…. but pics are mine – HONEST ๐Ÿ™‚ But, I did not write the music ๐Ÿ˜€

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  3. Marion Driessen Avatar
    Marion Driessen

    BEAUTY-FULL! Awesome shot, dear, and I’m very happy you got up that early back then. Perfect for the challenge, again. You live in a beautiful country, Paula. Those clouds, oooh.

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you Marion dear… it is less beautiful every day, but I am focusing on good stuff… I wish I could go out and search for some beauty now, but the temps are so high. How about you? What are you doing this weekend? Will you be posting anything?

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      1. Temperatures here have finally dropped and yesterday evening it rained for the first time. At the moment too, and tomorrow will be a falling swimming pool outside, if I may believe the forecast.
        Preparing a vegetarian dinner for friends at the moment, who will arrive around 7 pm. Plus searching for a photo for Jake Sprinter’s challenge too ๐Ÿ˜‰
        Tomorrow I will post the challenge, and work on the reports of our Dungeons & Dragons group.

        PS I have searched for you on Facebook. Perhaps you would like to add me. If not, it is totally fine, don’t worry, it was kind of a spontaneous act on my side hehehe ๐Ÿ˜€

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        1. Honestly, I really, really dislike FB, and do not have a page there.

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          1. LOL that is a funny remark in the end: if you did, I couldn’t even answer you anymore ๐Ÿ˜‰ *grins*
            I was just reluctant to write personal things on your blog here, because perhaps you would not like that – perhaps you prefer to keep the blog and conversation apart. But I realize now that you don’t . So I’ll be happy to stay in touch here ๐Ÿ˜€ Feel free to do the same on mine! *hugs*
            Back to my cleaning and cooking now, have five hours to fix all. Plus doing laundry for my youngest son, who came home for the weekend from his university. He went straight to bed! A heavy week apparently. He told me the beer was free during this introduction week… ๐Ÿ˜‰

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            1. Oh boy, you have so much going on over there… beer hah… argh. I have a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio waiting for me ;). Take it easy dear… what is use of having a company if you have to slave for them ;). I am interested however to read what kind of veggies you will be serving them – I guess tomorrow. Hugs to you Marion.

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  4. THAT’S amazing.. great photos..

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you

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  5. beautiful…as if you were in heaven

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    1. It really looked like that ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you!!!

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  6. Love the blanket of clouds ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ It is not that common around here, and it was well worth the early start ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you Bashar.

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  7. And the saga continues…. Just love this B&W series ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ Aw thank you Hitesh… this may be the last of the series, but I do hope you will like the colour ones to come too ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. You bet !!! I am eagerly waiting for the new stuff on your blog ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. You are too kind.. I just hope I will be able to oblige ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  8. that is one seriously beautiful image Paula

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you so much Jo. I am glad you like it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. That’s a WOW shot, Paula. Just wonderful, and soooo worth dragging your sleepy self and camera to capture it ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. … and your comment makes me feel so good :D. It is much appreciated. I am glad you liked it so much ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Excellent photography Paula , Thanks for sharing your idea ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank YOU Jake ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. […] SUNDAY POST: From aย Distance – Lost in translation – was by far my absolute favorite. ย Amazing photo. […]

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  12. Hi Paula!

    I have nominated you for the Inspiring Blog Award and Super Sweet Blogger Award. I found your blog beautiful and you do inspire me in many ways so i believe you deserve this, too.

    Just take a look on this link to learn the rules:
    http://thediaryofmeblog.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/the-lucky-4-awards-for-the-diary-of-me/

    By the way, you really have nice pictures here. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Congratulations! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Sincerely,
    Mack

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    1. Thank you for the recognition Mack. I have been nominated for these bloggers awards more times than I can remember, and I have declined all of them. There are posts here explaining my reasons for that.

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  13. Beautiful capture @Paula, nice shot for this theme from @Jakes

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    1. Thank you Anna ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. I’ll say it here too, you are full of it! ๐Ÿ™‚ When you told me this shot was, yet another, “nothing special, out of some crappy camera,” shot I knew I would find otherwise. FYI, I’m not going to believe another word out of your mouth when it comes to how “crappy” or “nothing special” your photos are ๐Ÿ˜‰ You can’t fool me, there’s a photographic genius hiding inside you.

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    1. LOL there will be crappy ones too I assure you ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. I don’t believe you! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  15. This photo was really worth getting up early for, Paula. Did you go back to bed after you took it. ;D

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    1. Nope, I was too excited about what I had seen that I did not even consider going back to sleep… I was running around chasing clouds as they were slowly lifting ๐Ÿ˜€

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  16. Looks like something you would see in a storybook – a place where faeries might stay.

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    1. I agree Colline ๐Ÿ™‚ It is fairy-like. Thank you for your lovely comment ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. I have to agree with all those who said it’s a superb shot, Paula, because it absolutely is! Are we chatting this week?

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    1. I would like that Jo :). I am turning in in about 10 minutes, but if you appear here sooner or whenever during the day I would love to :). Good night dear.x

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    2. And thank you for agreeing it is a superb shot :D. Hope to catch on with you soon Johanna.

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  20. Oh Wow Paula! So glad you dragged yourself out of bed for this. Absolutely breathtaking poor camera and all ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. xoxox Thank you Madhu ๐Ÿ™‚ Get some sleep dear ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    2. And I hope this is not the last shot in my life that has compelled me to get up ;). I miss the thrill of chasing the perfect pic ๐Ÿ˜€

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  22. Wonderful scene. I’m glad you got out of bed to capture it and share it here with your readers.

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    1. Yeah, it was once in a lifetime scene ๐Ÿ˜€

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  23. dang!!! what an amazing shot!!! wow!

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    1. ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you Stephen. Your amazement is greeted with appreciation ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. I can relate, hard to wake up at 5am but upon seeing this i’m sure it was well worth it – great photo!

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    1. Very nice of you, Mark to check out this old post :). Thank you so much.

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      1. My pleasure, you have some great work throughout your blog.

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        1. ๐Ÿ™‚ I have my favourite posts singled out and my recent posts that probably show my better works :D. I am happy you like them, Mark ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. Un village sur les nuages… ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. et l’elevation est seulement 300 metres ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Les nuages restaient dans la vallรฉe alors ? ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. Non, ca arrive tres peu de fois. Je me suis reveillee a 5 heures, j’ai vu des nuages, j’ai reveille mon mari et on est alle a l’autre colline pour prendre des phtoos ๐Ÿ™‚

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          1. Pauvre homme… Il ne peut mรชme pas dormir… ๐Ÿ˜€

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            1. Il n’a pas ete tres ennuye ๐Ÿ™‚ il m’a perdonne quand il a vu les nuages ๐Ÿ˜€

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              1. Il y a de quoi ! ๐Ÿ™‚ C’est impressionnant. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. We have some idyllic looking places in Croatia ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. ๐Ÿ˜† the only time I got up at the crack of dawn for a shot ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. It has that dreamy look ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. I will say this and I hope you don’t mind…this is my favourite of all the photos I have seen till now, that you have posted!! Really fabulous! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. And my heart keeps melting ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you really ๐Ÿ™‚

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