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Thursday’s Special: A Thing of Beauty

**About Thursday’s Special: It is a ‘non-challenge’ 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 “Thursday’s Special: (your theme/title)” (as explained in my Thursday’s Special introductory post), to provide a link to my Thursday’s Special post, and to leave a link to your post in the comments section of my post. If you like Thursday’s Special widget, feel free to grab it and post it on your blog.

Check out the fabulous entries to Thursday’s Special:

Paula

April 10, 2014

Photography, Thursday’s Special

74 responses to “Thursday’s Special: A Thing of Beauty”

alexraphael

April 10, 2014 at 1:00 am

I wonder what that owl is thinking

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:13 pm
  
  He certainly has a puzzled look on his face 🙂
  
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Colline

April 10, 2014 at 1:14 am

She is such a beauty Paula.

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1. Colline
  
  April 10, 2014 at 9:01 pm
  
  Yay! I had time to share something with you this week Paula 🙂
  
  A Favourite Tee
  
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  1. Paula
    
    April 11, 2014 at 10:58 pm
    
    Colline, I am honoured that you have shared this clever post with me 🙂 My best to your daughter 🙂
    
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    1. Colline
      
      April 12, 2014 at 2:30 am
      
      People are very creative for your non-challenge Paula. I love looking at what everyone is sharing 🙂
      
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2. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 10:59 pm
  
  Yes, he is 🙂 I had to google to see difference between female and male snow owls, and apparently this is a he 😀
  
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  1. Colline
    
    April 12, 2014 at 2:29 am
    
    Oops 🙂
    
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lauramacky

April 10, 2014 at 2:07 am

It sure is!

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm
  
  🙂
  
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themofman

April 10, 2014 at 2:21 am

The fixed stare of birds of prey.

Certainly a remarkable beauty.

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm
  
  Glad we agree 🙂
  
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Linda Arthur Tejera

April 10, 2014 at 3:18 am

So beautiful! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:15 pm
  
  🙂 happy to hear you say so 🙂
  
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Thursday’s Special: [sprĭng] | Ese’ s Voice

April 10, 2014 at 6:17 am

[…] I like the way Paula from Lost In Translation does it…no limits and restrictions, no red tapes – only imagination, running free. Have a look yourself: Thursday’s Special: A Thing of Beauty […]

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Ese’ s Voice

April 10, 2014 at 6:18 am

To put it in one word – GORGEOUS!
I decided to give it a try, Paula, so…here it it: http://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/thursdays-special-spring/

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:16 pm
  
  Thank you dear Ese, and sorry for my being late posting the link. (I was away on business) Spring is an inspiring season! I love your shot 🙂
  
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Ese’ s Voice

April 10, 2014 at 6:18 am

…it it it….IS! 🙂

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ledrakenoir

April 10, 2014 at 8:55 am

I believe this owl is thinking “Oh what a beauty this photographer, I have to relax and smile”

Okay seriously. it’s very well captured… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:16 pm
  
  🙂 Thank you mon Drake 😀
  
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Mike Howe

April 10, 2014 at 9:09 am

A thing of wondrous beauty, lovely photo Paula 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:23 pm
  
  Many thanks dear Mike 🙂
  
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Rondje

April 10, 2014 at 9:51 am

Great capture! You definitely got his attention 😉
Greetings, Ron.

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vastlycurious.com

April 10, 2014 at 11:07 am

Ese sent me over ! Wonderful Owl Paula!

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm
  
  Thank you Kathryn 🙂
  
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  1. vastlycurious.com
    
    April 12, 2014 at 5:36 pm
    
    Anytime Paula! I am taking a break from here. Hopefully when the dust settles I will be back ! Be well. ♥
    
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Lignum Draco

April 10, 2014 at 2:16 pm

Beautiful, but hungry. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:23 pm
  
  Interesting 😀 How could you tell if he is hungry?
  
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  1. Lignum Draco
    
    April 12, 2014 at 12:39 am
    
    Birds of prey always look hungry to me. 🙂
    
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76sanfermo

April 10, 2014 at 3:04 pm

Sembra inventato!
Invece e’ una tua bellissima foto , di un gufo meraviglioso

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm
  
  Grazie mille Anna. Un abbraccio stretto, P.
  
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restlessjo

April 10, 2014 at 4:24 pm

What a fabulous shot, Paula! And wonderful music. I can just see him flying 🙂
How thoughtful of you to schedule this post. I shan’t be doing that when I’m in Poland at the end of the month. I shall award everyone a well earned rest from me. Hope the trip isn’t too arduous.

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:22 pm
  
  Thank you hun for thinking of me. I came back less than two hours ago, and have been busy checking out the entries ever since. How long will our break from you last? 😀 I might do the same thing when I go to London on the 1st of May :O
  
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  1. restlessjo
    
    April 12, 2014 at 12:32 am
    
    Hi Paula 🙂 I’m just back from a ‘girl’s night’ so not at my best. You will be in London while I am in Krakow so we can compare notes on our return! I’m back 8th May. Hope your weekend is full of promise.
    
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A Favourite Tee | Colline's Blog

April 10, 2014 at 9:00 pm

[…] post was inspired by Paula’s Thursday’s Special Challenge. Head on over to her blog to discover some interesting […]

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Thursday’s Special: Perspective | scrapydo

April 10, 2014 at 10:05 pm

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/thursdays-special-a-thing-of-beauty/ […]

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scrapydo

April 10, 2014 at 10:07 pm

Perspective!http://scrapydo.wordpress.com/2014/04/11/thursdays-special-perspective/

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:19 pm
  
  Thank you Deb. I adore this shot 😀
  
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mooonalila

April 11, 2014 at 12:32 am

Majestueuse !!! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:17 pm
  
  🙂
  
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rommel

April 11, 2014 at 4:28 am

They really are beautifully designed creatures. How I wish to catch one in pictures.

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:18 pm
  
  It will happen sooner or later Rommel. This beauty was in a local zoo 😉
  
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On The Threshold of A Season | Babsje Heron

April 11, 2014 at 5:31 am

[…] Thanks to Paula for her wonderful Thursday’s Special Non-Challenge. […]

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babsje

April 11, 2014 at 5:42 am

Oh my, Paula – what a thing of beauty your Snowy Owl is, absolutely delightful, and congrats on being able to photograph one so wonderfully.

Here’s my submission for this week, a bit late, my apologies!

On The Threshold of A Season

On The Threshold of A Season

Best, Babsje

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:19 pm
  
  My apologies to you dear Babsje for being late. Your great heron is magnificent 🙂
  
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  1. babsje
    
    April 12, 2014 at 1:21 am
    
    Thanks, Paula, so glad you like it, no apology necessary at all.
    
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Thursday’s Special: Perspective | getoutamyhead

April 11, 2014 at 6:05 am

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/thursdays-special-a-thing-of-beauty/ […]

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JustDeb

April 11, 2014 at 6:06 am

http://getoutamyhead.com/2014/04/10/thursdays-special-perspective/

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JustDeb

April 11, 2014 at 6:08 am

Sorry hit that too fast. Love that shot. I went out today and took some video, mostly wanting the audio of a robin and a few red-winged blackbirds. Thanks for Thursday Special!

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Cardinal Guzman

April 11, 2014 at 9:25 pm

Beautiful bird. I couldn’t participate this Thursday, but I’ll hopefully have something good next week 🙂 Have a nice weekend Paula!

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1. Paula
  
  April 11, 2014 at 11:18 pm
  
  I will be waiting for it with bells on 😀
  
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Sreejith Nair

April 12, 2014 at 5:12 am

Beautiful shot… I would use the term ,”Picture Perfect” 🙂

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Nearly fatal accident! Thursday special | Scrapydodog

April 17, 2014 at 1:14 am

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/thursdays-special-a-thing-of-beauty/ […]

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Thursday’s Special : The Lighthouse | restlessjo

April 17, 2014 at 9:17 am

[…] am dedicating this post to Paula. She is not able to delight us with her usual Thursday’s Special this week due to pressure of work and being ill. Get well soon Paula. We miss […]

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restlessjo

April 17, 2014 at 9:19 am

I am linking to last week’s Special, Paula, until you are well enough to return to us
http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2014/04/17/thursdays-special-the-lighthouse/

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1. Paula
  
  April 17, 2014 at 5:49 pm
  
  I am sure you have picked the most interesting spot in Glasgow. That first photo is amazing Jo. THANK YOU for everything. Wesołych Świąt!
  
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  1. restlessjo
    
    April 17, 2014 at 5:51 pm
    
    Ok, hon. Try and rest a bit over the holiday. Hugs!
    
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Maundy Thursday’s Special: The Last Supper | Photos by Emilio

April 17, 2014 at 9:36 am

[…] Paula’s Lost In Translation for information on this no-challenge challenge. Unfortunately, Paula is currently under the weather […]

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Thursday’s Special | The World Is a Book…

April 17, 2014 at 7:41 pm

[…] roses from Texas for you, Paula! Hope you feel better soon! Thanks to Emilio for carrying the torch in Paula’s […]

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Jo Bryant

April 17, 2014 at 9:51 pm

I found you via Amy. Firstly I hope you are feeling better, as I take it you haven’t been. Secondly…wow…such a gorgeous creature and a great shot. I think I will try to join in here !!!

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1. Paula
  
  April 17, 2014 at 10:11 pm
  
  Thank you for your visit Jo. I am not, but I will be soon 🙂 and I will be happy to have you join 🙂 Best, Paula
  
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  1. Jo Bryant
    
    April 17, 2014 at 10:13 pm
    
    Thanks Paula. Well I am glad to here you will be soon. Take care !!!
    
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  2. Jo Bryant
    
    April 17, 2014 at 10:14 pm
    
    ***hear***
    
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Leya

April 18, 2014 at 1:06 pm

Natural beauty!

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Sonel

April 18, 2014 at 1:44 pm

What a stunning beauty Paula and you’ve captured it so well! I just love it and the music with it makes it just more beautiful.
Sorry to hear you haven’t been well too. Today is the first day that I can enjoy looking at posts again and smile. Hope you are doing much better hon. Thinking of you. 😀 ♥ Big Hugs ♥

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1. Paula
  
  December 4, 2014 at 1:26 pm
  
  Hi Sonel, I was selecting photos to make a retrospective of bloggers’ entries for Thursday’s Special, and I stopped by your place again, to leave a few likes and most of all to see if you have allowed commenting somewhere. Honey, I am thinking of you and sending best wishes and thoughts your way. (December 5, 2014)
  
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  1. Sonel
    
    December 5, 2014 at 3:28 pm
    
    Hi sweetness and thanks for stopping by and for the likes. You are so special. 😀
    
    Thanks hon and sending lots of love and hugs to you. ❤
    
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    1. Paula
      
      December 5, 2014 at 3:30 pm
      
      How are you? I made a gallery of some entries (participants) in TS this year. There are some of yours too in menu TS PAGE- TS Participants (just in case you want to see).
      
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      1. Sonel
        
        December 6, 2014 at 11:05 am
        
        This time of the year I don’t like and it makes me depressed, but otherwise I’m okay thanks. Hanging in there. How are you?
        
        That is so sweet of you and what a beautiful idea and thought. I will be sure to check in and see. Thank you so much. 😀 ♥
        
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        Paula
        
        December 6, 2014 at 11:15 am
        
        I don’t like it either and I have hard time explaining it to people; my being active now and making plans for 2015 challenges makes it easier. Apart from that I am not bad if I dont go out much (cold is killing me) and if I spare my hand from too much computer. I asked people if they would be willing to host a post (challenge) some time in 2015. I would love so much to have you here, but I understand if you can’t. Sending hugs and love your way. ❤
        
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        Sonel
        
        December 8, 2014 at 9:08 pm
        
        Yes, it is difficult explaining these kinds of feelings to people, especially those who don’t want to understand. I don’t feel like doing anything, so kudos to you for going at it. I wish I could. 😀
        
        I am glad to hear that hon. Yep, I know how bad cold can be and I do hope your hand gets real better soon hon. I have carpal tunnel in my left arm and wrist, so when I do use it too much, the pain also becomes unbearable, so yeah, I know how frustrating and painful that can be. You just take care hon and look after yourself.
        
        I don’t know anything about hosting sweetness, but thanks very much for asking. If I could, I would but as you know I am not much of a talker or writer either. I suck at both. LOL! I am very sure though that you will find lots of great bloggers who will be able to do it for you.
        
        Keep well sweetness and take care. ♥ Hugs ♥
        
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        Paula
        
        December 9, 2014 at 12:21 pm
        
        Thank you for your messages, Sophia. I am not looking for writers or talkers (honestly, 95% of them bore me to them, I just want photographers, and you are among the best….. But I understand it is difficult to commit and chose a date, so please don't worry. *hugs*
        
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        Sonel
        
        December 10, 2014 at 8:58 am
        
        You’re welcome hon and I know the feeling. Thank you for the lovely compliment and you are way too kind. I wish I could feel and think the same way you do. Maybe one day, but thanks hon. You are so sweet.
        
        At this stage I don’t feel like blogging or even taking photos, but thanks for thinking of me. We’ll talk again when I feel better. 😀 ❤
        
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        Paula
        
        December 10, 2014 at 9:25 am
        
        I know and I wish that you soon feel well enough to take photos cause I know it makes you happy.
        
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