Thursday’s Special: By Night

As the night falls and the hazy daylight gives way to dusky skies, human figures become less conspicuous. That’s when I rush into streets resolved to carry out my plan…

 

 

Bratislava by night
Bratislava by night

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72 responses to “Thursday’s Special: By Night”

  1. Paula, the sky looks as liquid as the water! Well done!

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    1. I thought it looked velvety – like a blue velvet :D. Thank you very much Barbara 🙂

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  2. […] Thursday’s Special:  Spring is in the air! […]

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    1. Lovely blossoms and beautiful photos, Scrapydo. Thank you very much for your entry. Hope the tiredness will go away soon….

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      1. Thank you! They are so beautiful this time of year. Went to dr and doing some blood tests. Hope tiredness can be cleared.

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        1. I am sure it is just some passing annoyance…

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          1. Hope so. (Age is also rolling along!)

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  3. Ahh, beautiful sky and reflections Paula!

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    1. Hi Lisa 🙂 The day was pretty dull, so I decided to take a shot of Bratislava at night.. to make use of those lamps above the bridge. It is frustrating to take pics when travelling – can’t pick the weather

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      1. A great point, Paula. It’s hard to not get frustrated when the weather doesn’t match our expectations but your creativity paid off here. 🙂

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  4. […] For Paula’s Thursday Special themeless challenge […]

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  5. What a romantic and beautiful part of the world you live in. Here’s my contribution to your Thursday Special photo challenge http://artifactsandfictions.com/2014/09/11/thursday-morning/

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    1. Thank you, Suzanne. I took this photo when I was in Slovakia this Summer. I live in Zagreb, Croatia 🙂 which is also beautiful 😉

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      1. It would be 🙂

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    2. How far are those spectacular views from your home, Suzanne? Thank you for showing me and linking this beauty.

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  6. Wonderful and intriguing reflections Paula.

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    1. 🙂 The reflections from the bridge are really intriguing 🙂 I think this view was my favourite from my whole trip to Slovakia. Are you packing for your trip to Italy yet?

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      1. Yes we have things thrown in a pile Paula. We are hosting an engagement party for my daughter and fiancé this weekend so it’s all a bit crazy. We will get on the plane though. 🙂

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        1. 🙂 Keep me posted about things, Sue 🙂

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          1. For sure Paula. 🙂

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  7. Semplicemente perfetta,,e che bel posto!

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    1. 🙂 Romantica 🙂 Grazie, Anna.

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  8. […] Inspired from the always worth visiting Paula’s Thursday’s Special * this week theme*: “By Night“ […]

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  9. Wonderful night shot Paula! I didn’t have time to comment on it earlier, because I had to go to work. I love the light and the color.

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    1. I am happy to hear that, Max 🙂 I like the velvety sky and the reflections and little stars of course :D, and I loved the night breeze by the Danube too.

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  10. What caught my attention, apart from the totally different palette of the night, was the sharpness of the star effect around the lights on the bridge, in the top right hand corner. Again an inspiration. I’ve done very little night photography, partly because I live in a pretty lightless village, partly because I fall into bed disgustingly early, and partly because I don’t know how! Thank you again: I’ll seek out opportunities – I have just thought of a few possibilities.

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    1. I am glad you could appreciate it Meg. I look forward to seeing your photo.

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      1. My night photo will take time. It requires an evening at the movies in Narooma, and I rarely go out at night. My night vision is bad and the road from the highway to my place is kangaroo-and-wallaby alley.

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        1. I am sorry about your vision Meg.

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          1. Day vision fine (thank you, spectacles) but at night I see hills that aren’t and non-existent creatures by the roadside. And thank you too for your concern.

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            1. I wish I could say something to make you feel better. Going to sleep early means that you can be an early bird and take photos of sunrise.

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  11. Very interesting reflections in the lower right-hand corner. Wow.

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    1. Yeah, it was a nice touch. Ti ringrazio Alessandro 🙂

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    1. I am happy you did Yvette. Thank you so much 🙂

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  12. Lovely display if lights…

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    1. 🙂 Thank you, Lumar.

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  13. […] again to Paula for hosting her wonderful Thursday’s Special […]

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  14. Paula, I love the evocative phrasing you’ve used when you say you rush into streets resolved to carry out your plan – it really builds a sense of anticipation! And your photo is superb – the liquidness of the blues and the warmth of the golden lamps.

    And here’s one from me:

    All They’re Cracked Up To Be

    All They’re Cracked Up To Be

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    1. Thank you dear Babsje. I really appreciate your outstanding capture of heron. I am sorry to hear about your accident. Wishing you well, P.

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      1. You’re welcome, Paula, and thank you for continuing to host your Thursday challenge – even if I don’t always play exactly on a Thursday. And thanks for your get-well empathy. Best, Babsje

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        1. Get completely recovered soon, Babsje

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          1. Thank you! Have a lovely weekend, Paula. 🙂

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  15. The textures and lights are beautiful. My photo was taken from my balcony. I love living above the city…the clouds are ever changing and always wonderful. http://patriciasplace.me/2014/09/11/thursdays-special-twilight/

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    1. Thank you for this magical moment captured in your shot. So glad to see you take part, Patricia 🙂

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  16. Beautiful composition and colours, Paula. Did you use a tripod?

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    1. Yes, I did. I only had to carry it from the hotel that was on the other bank of the Danube 🙂

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  17. A really magical and mysterious scene, Paula. Sorry, I can’t open your music. Happy weekend to you. xx

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    1. That’s a shame, Sylvia. I would like to send you the track. The title is “nighthunter” by Air.

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  18. What to say? Stunning!!!! I love it, Paula 🙂

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    1. One of my favourites too. Thank you 🙂 You catch up fast Jo. Back to your chores now!

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  19. Nice colour pallette. I need to do more night work.

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    1. 🙂 Bratislava (Slovakia) can be very romantic. I was there just for a day and could not miss this view. Thank you for coming over, Allan.

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    What a beautiful photograph Paula! I have turned my email alerts off to catch up with people just like you! Proof I made the right choice!

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    1. This is very generous of you, Kathryn. I hope your inbox won’t get too crowded. Hugs

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        It won’t because I turned off all the alerts . My motto currently is quality vs massive quantity ! Hugs.

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        1. That’s a good motto to follow 🙂

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            At least for now I need some quality in my life 🙂

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            1. Well, that’s exactly what I has been thinking to add to my life recently. It is easy to lose quality on WordPress – not talking about quality of posting but in communication with others. Are you in Holland now?

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                Yes I am ! I do love it here with all my heart ! My dutch however, interspersed with dialect is pitiful Ms linguist 🙂

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                1. You’ve been there for only a short while. It will get better in time. Have you found a job?

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                    Nope ….that is the crux of the problem. I was back in the states for 2 weeks to help my daughter move and a wrap up now here I am afraid…..

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                    1. I understand. I hope you will land something you like soon. Will be thinking of you

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                      Thank you Paula !

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  21. Bonita foto! 😀

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    1. Obrigada Nuno. E uma bonita vista tambem 🙂

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      1. 😀
        Sim, sem dúvida. 🙂

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  22. Pretty spectacular. Loved the perspective you chose and how you used the light.

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  23. The gorgeous inky blue looks so good with the gold lights Paula!

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    1. 🙂 blue velvet. Thank you, Patti.

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