Thursday’s Special: Sharing

Here are the words to live by:

“The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind.”

– Ella Wheeler Wilcox

 

When you share and connect with each other I hope it is brought on by genuine interest, and that words and messages exchanged are honest and kind. Happy Thursday!

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**About Thursday’s Special:ย It is a โ€˜non-challengeโ€™ challenge that appeals to bloggers eager to wake up their creativity and show their own ideas and interpretation of the world. I invite everybody interested to join in. There are no themes, titles and techniques set for your expression, there are no limits and restrictions (no red tape whatsoever). The only thing required is to post a photo post on Thursdays entitled โ€œThursdayโ€™s Special: (your theme/title)โ€ (as explained in myย Thursdayโ€™s Specialย introductory post), to provide a link to my Thursdayโ€™s Special post, and to leave a link to your post in the comments section of my post. If you like Thursdayโ€™s Special widget, feel free to grab it and post it on your blog.

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Please see what others have to share:

46 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Sharing”

  1. I’m alert! ๐Ÿ™‚ Didn’t mean to nudge you so hard. I’m trying (and failing ๐Ÿ˜ฆ ) to get ahead of the game this week.
    Oops, haven’t listened to the music yet. Pretty pine cone. Stay well, Paula ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. I adore your nudges ๐Ÿ™‚ It shows that you think and care ๐Ÿ™‚ Hugs to you Jo ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. And I love the music! ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. I am happy you do ๐Ÿ™‚ It is a Japanese duo called Depapepe – talented boys ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. This is the most unique shot of a pine cone I think I ever saw. Cool. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Hello George ๐Ÿ™‚ This is quite a compliment. I have a confession to make. The night before I shot this pic I had a dream about photographing a pine cone and the image came to me in my sleep ๐Ÿ˜€ Now how cool is that!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Heck, no wonder it’s fabulous! It’s downright inspired! Yes, that is cool. ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. ๐Ÿ˜† THANK YOU ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. I know Bellagio but never met such a happy pinecone ,there!
    Thank you,Paula for introducing ….
    Love the music ,too.

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. […] Check out Paula’s Thursday Special: Share & Connect. […]

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  5. I uploaded my photo some days ago and I was waiting to publish it because I was saving it for your Thursday Special. Coincidentally it fits very well for your theme this week!
    http://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/train-1193/

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    1. Connection it is ๐Ÿ™‚ a connection with beautiful reflection. Thank you.

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you.

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  6. Not a view you see every day but so spectacular. The light and composition radiate sunshine and joy!

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    1. You are right, Patti ๐Ÿ™‚ It radiates joy ๐Ÿ™‚ I used to play with pinecones a lot as a kid so this shot was bound to happen ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  7. […] Thanks to Paula and WordPress for the Thursday’s Special Non-Challenge Challenge. […]

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  8. This is wonderful, Paula. I love the sentiment that comes through in your post.

    Here’s one from me.

    Vaguely Totemic

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    1. Ingenious post, Babsje! Thank you for taking part in TS ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Your welcome, and thank you for hosting once again!

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  9. […] If you go to her page, you will see the post : “Share and Connect”… […]

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  10. Hi Paula…
    I loved this post…I have never seen that!!! And I loved your idea…So, here I am…
    Hope you like it!

    TS: “Autumn colours from an antยดs point of view…”


    Hugs!
    PD: the music is great!!!

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    1. Well, I am loving your contribution ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you so much for taking part in TS ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Thanks to you for hosting it!

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  11. Wonderful captured – so beautiful… ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. I hope it will transmit the joy I felt when I was photographing it ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Surely – perfect transmission… ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Thank you for reminding me about kindness. I needed that actually.

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    1. Yes, but first and foremost one must be kind to oneself ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Gorgeous pine cone pic, Paula. Nice upbeat music this evening. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. The music is called Summer Parade ๐Ÿ™‚ I have a feeling Summer is your favourite time of the year Syvia ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Good morning, dear Paula,
    what a great picture of that cone. That made me smile as well.
    I wish you a very happy weekend.
    Love
    Klausbernd

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    1. Wish you a fabulous sunny weekend!

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  15. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚ and thank God for long weekends … he knows we need them ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Lovely photo and words too, Paula. You’re a true gem! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Love and big hug to you
    Dina xx

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    1. ๐Ÿ™‚ I appreciate this Dina. Joy and peace to you. โค

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  17. So excited to find your blog … love your insight on photography. Happy Autumn! I’m looking forward to following you into the new year! Bren

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    1. Thank you very much, Bren. It is always exciting to meet new bloggers ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Such a beautiful quote Paula. These would be wonderful words to live by.

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    1. I have been trying for some years now.. takes work ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  19. A beautiful picture, Paula! Fab music too.

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    1. ๐Ÿ˜€ you’d better ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  20. Ta pomme de pin me fait penser ร  un palmier avec une noix de coco ! ๐Ÿ˜†

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    1. ๐Ÿ˜† une belle observation ๐Ÿ™‚ MERCI ๐Ÿ™‚

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