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Black & White Sunday: Night
Late dawn. Early sunset. Short day. Long night. Winter solstice.
In the Northern Hemisphere today we celebrate winter solstice – the day with the longest night.
In pre-Christian times in this part of the world the December solstice observance included people sharing food and showing forgiveness.
Many cultures continue to organize feasts, festivals, holidays and celebrations around December solstice.
Although winter was regarded as the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the coming of lighter days after the winter solstice brought on a more festive mood. To many people, this return of the light was a reason to celebrate that nature’s cycle was continuing. (source: timeanddate.com)
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There is only one Black & White Sunday post still pending this year: (for further details about the posts scheduled for the new year see the newly added page SCHEDULED CHALLENGES.)
2014/12/28 – Wish (Black & White Sunday)
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That photo is gorgeous, Paula. I love the way the building on the hill is lit up and just stands out. The lights on the bridge just seem to take you right to it. Good one. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! 🙂
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🙂 So happy to hear you appreciate the image, Linda. I will come with my wishes later on.
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Great contrast in this shot, Paula. The bridge really leads us in and the building on the hill seems to be floating.
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This is wonderfully perceptive of you, Debbie – a floating castle 😀 🙂 Thank you!
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love the composition, the light/dark balance, the sunbursts on the bridge lights, and how clear it is.
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🙂 Thank you for this wonderful comment, Lisa!
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I love the contrast and composition. So dramatic.
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If you like drama, you are at the right place, Maria 😉
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I like your image – it does look a calm and restful night. Happy Solstice to you – over here it’s the longest day – its shaping up to be a very hot one indeed. Later on I’m drumming it on the beach with friends.
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Keep cool 😉
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Such a beautiful photo Paula with the lines of the bridge. I enjoyed the information about our longest night. Just think we are headed to spring!
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Yes, it should be easier from now on 🙂 Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sue 🙂
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Absolutely celebrate the return of more light; about 4 more minutes each day until Summer Solstice. The best part of this time of the year.
Nice bold tones in your shot. It looks really good enlarged.
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Yes, everybody should zoom in :). Thank you, Allan.
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NIce composition and B&W shot. In my home we’re not religious, so we celebrate Yule. In Norway that’s the original, pagan feast that started long before Christianity came around and stole the season to celebrate their fake god.
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Have a nice Sunday CG!
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Amo molto la composizione , e quei bagliori bianchi che solcano lo sfondo!
Baci
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🙂 E Bratislava 🙂
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Now I look forward to when the nights get short again 🙂
Stunning photo Paula.
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Me too, Colline, me too 🙂 Thank you for your visit. It always brings smiles.
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Happy Solstice, Paula. Your B&W image is absolutely perfect. Merry Christmas. 🙂 xx
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My best to you precious!
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That castle just leaps into my arms! I love everything about it, Paula, from the reflections beneath the bridge, over to the church, and up the hill. Just superb! 🙂
Hope you had a good solstice and that the news on the health front is much better. In case I don’t see you in the meantime, my very best wishes for the festive season and I hope 2015 is kind to you and yours.
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Thank you Jo 🙂 Are you planning to check out from WordPress so early in the year? I will drop by properly to give my wishes 🙂
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No, I’m here till the end too (unless something befalls!) I am so enjoying writing my Monday walk for tomorrow. It’s a labour of love. See you later 🙂
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See you tomorrow Jo. I am not walking tomorrow, but will drop by to see what has made you so excited 😀
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Beautiful photo taking me back to childhood and canoeing down the Loire. We often camped near a chateau, and they would be lit like this – magical.
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🙂 down the Loire 🙂 Beautiful. This is Danube passing through Bratislava.
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Your b&w photos are always beautiful. Here I particularly love the clouds and the reflections, which are not immediately obvious and therefore all the more delicious.
I missed my Sunday fix – my daughter’s place is an Internet black spot, and we were busy being full-on family. I’m exhausted, and I’m not working an 80-hour week, which seems to be the case for my son-in-law.
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Take care, Meg…
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I like… Nice picture…
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🙂 Me glad to hear that 😀
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I appreciate your entry. Best wishes to you and your family!
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A beautiful cityscape, Paula. Very nicely composed.
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Many thanks, buddy 🙂
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Fabulously composed Paula! And i love the enhanced textures of the B&W. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2015!
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Just hopped in to say hope you’re all set 🙂 Do you have your Christmas meal on Christmas Eve, Paula? If so, you’ll be busy. Have a peaceful and happy Christmas and joy in the New Year!
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All done eating for today. It was a family dinner with fishy menu as tradition requires. Have a very happy Christmas, Jo 🙂
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A gorgeous show of light on such a night, certainly worth celebrating!
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