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Thursday’s Special: Tall

Do you like capturing tall people, animals, trees, buildings, or perhaps high mountains? If you do, show me something tall, or alternatively you can play with perspective and capture something that is not tall at all, but gives the impression of being such. You are also allowed artistic license so you may tackle “tall” idiomatically as in “standing tall” or “walking tall”. Wherever your inspiration for tall in photography may come from, your entries are awaited with interest and joy.

 

svjetionik u zalasku_crop-1_scaleMy photo shows the tallest lighthouse in the Adriatic, Veli Rat on Dugi Otok island
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You are looking at the Thursday’s Special challenge post with the theme tall. If you want to join the challenge, leave me your links and link to this post. and most of all have fun!

P.S. Speaking of lighthouses, there is a lady on WordPress that I like a lot who only recently discovered her talent for painting, and guess what her favourite subjects are lighthouses.

 

Click on the links bellow to see entries for this challenge, and here is the slideshow of your contributions:

https://travelwithintent.com/2016/03/17/tall-paul-cathedral-london

http://irenewaters19.com/2016/03/17/tall-on-a-hill-thursdays-special

https://pommepal.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursday-special-tall

https://sonyavdg.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursdays-special-tall/

https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursdays-special-tall

http://tishfarrell.com/2016/03/17/tall-story-downtown-manhattan-from-the-staten-island-ferry

https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursdays-special-tall

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/floating-dreams

https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursdays-special-tall

http://restlessjo.me/2016/03/17/a-tall-story

https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/thursday-special-2

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/tall

https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/thursdays-special-mom-and-eve

https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/long-walk-to-freedom

https://teepee12.com/2016/03/18/tall-3

http://holohologirls.org/2016/03/21/human-totem-pole

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109 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Tall”

  1. Arcane Owl Avatar
    Arcane Owl

    Fantastic shot with perfect lighting 😉

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much AO 🙂

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      1. Arcane Owl Avatar
        Arcane Owl

        Most welcome 😉

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Last Thursday I had an owl on the street art wall 🙂 And also owl is my totem animal. If you are curious, you can put “unique” in search bar to see me as an owl 😀

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          1. Arcane Owl Avatar
            Arcane Owl

            Yeah, I’m actually curious and checked it out. Looks like I’ve liked the post 🙂 Thanks for the re-visit!

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              🙂

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  2. equinoxio21 Avatar
    equinoxio21

    J’adore les couleurs…
    🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Moi aussi. Merci B.

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      1. equinoxio21 Avatar
        equinoxio21

        Comment va ton genou? Mieux? Un peu? 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Juste un peu. Pas d’escalier.

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          1. equinoxio21 Avatar
            equinoxio21

            Bon. Un peu, c’est toujours ça. 🙂

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              Que veux-tu dire q je ne guerrirai pas completement?

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              1. equinoxio21 Avatar
                equinoxio21

                Bien sûr que tu vas guérir. J’aimerais simplement (pour toi) que ce soit plus rapide, mais si ça prend du temps, c’est comme ça. Pense que chaque petit pas te mène, petit à petit vers la guérison. Bjo.

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  Tu es aussi impatient que moi. Si j’ai appris qqch avec cet ennuie de maladie est d’etre patiente. Bisous

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                  1. equinoxio21 Avatar
                    equinoxio21

                    Paciencia es lo que menos tengo… 🙂
                    Mais parfois il faut apprendre à l’être. 🙂 Bisous à toi et un très bon week-end.

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  3. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Very nice. I do like lighthouses and this is very tall.

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    1. Debbie Smyth Avatar
      Debbie Smyth

      I hadn’t really thought about their height, but the ones I know are quite dumpy!
      I’ve gone for a London building, tall, but now dwarfed by the new buildings in London

      Tall Paul

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Oh, I like your choice, Debbie. Thank you.

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, it is 🙂 Thanks, Debbie.

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  4. Tall Paul | Travel with Intent Avatar
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  5. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    Striking photo, Paula. The lighting is perfect!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’m happy you like it, Linda. It’s always so nice to see you. Thank you.

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  6. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    What a stunning photo- the colors are beautiful

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you kindly, dear. It was hard to me to stand the humid heat of 40 Celsius.

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  7. Thursday Special : Tall… | gypsy life Avatar
    Thursday Special : Tall… | gypsy life

    […] So what has this got to do with “tall” the theme for this weeks challenge from Paula at “Lost in translation”? […]

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  8. pommepal Avatar
    pommepal

    What a beautiful evening glow you have captured. That is a very tall light house. I have found some tall ladies this week. https://pommepal.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursday-special-tall/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Pauline. It was extremely hot (40 Celsius) with humidity and there was a haze. I love your original and fun response. Much appreciated.

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      1. pommepal Avatar
        pommepal

        Ugh humidity is energy sapping… 😦

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  9. sonyavdg Avatar
    sonyavdg

    I love the colours

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Many thanks, Sonya. I am enjoying your entry a lot too 🙂

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  10. Lena Avatar
    Lena

    A very beautiful lighthouse photo.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Tack Lena. I appreciate your visit.

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  11. Thursday’s Special: Tall | Middleton Road

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  12. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    A beautiful photo Paula, but the question remains unanswered: “how tall is the tallest lighthouse in the Adriatic?” 😀

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      42 m. Takk Max

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  13. hilarycustancegreen Avatar
    hilarycustancegreen

    The lighting is superb.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Cheers Hilary 🙂

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  14. Tall on a hill: Thursday’s Special | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

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  15. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    Great photo. The sky behind adds to the sense of tallness. I didn’t immediately pick it as a light house but rather saw it as a rural scene with either silo or shot tower. I can see it now. Unusual to have a lighthouse without the water being a dominant feature. The music was enjoyable also.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, it was difficult to capture it from the sea. I have a few shots for some time in the future that show it with a bit of water 😉 Thank you very much for your positive feedback, Irene. Have a great weekend!

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  16. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    Oh that gorgeous line of colour between heaven and earth.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Nicely said my dear 🙂 Thank you.

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  17. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    I love lighthouses. Every single one seems to have its own particular atmosphere and ‘story’, and in many cases, great drama too. This is a very fine shot, Paula, and intriguing, because at the moment you took it (and in a rather back-to-front way) the light is coming from the sea, and not from the lighthouse. But ah. Wait for nightfall, and then the light will shine out…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      To be honest I have no idea what it looks like at night 🙂 It is not a very friendly area 😀

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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        Just have to imagine it casting its light into the gloom then 🙂

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  18. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Beautiful soft light and gently creeping colour, Paula. 🙂 And then, of course, gentle caressing music to go with.
    Hope life is not being too mean this week, hon.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hello Jo. It’s not the best of weeks or months (trying to get rid of a cold before the hay fever attack by having 8 hour sleep at night). I am glad you like the photo. It was taken the last week before my knee went bad.

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        restlessjo

        That seems so long ago, Paula. Not much luck with health this year. Hope you’re feeling better soon.

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  19. Ron Hillmar Avatar
    Ron Hillmar

    Beautiful light on this one, Paula, dusk or dawn?
    Cheers, my friend

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      In my case it is always dusk 🙂 (not a morning person at all :D)

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      1. Ron Hillmar Avatar
        Ron Hillmar

        Haha, thought so 😉 same here, but the couple times I did see a dawn the light was different and special imo

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          yes, it is different and special, but as long as I am keeping this life style and working so much it is not going to happen.

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          1. Ron Hillmar Avatar
            Ron Hillmar

            Understandable, sleep is the most important thing in a healthy life 😉

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  20. Thursday’s Special: Tall | A Day In The Life Avatar
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  21. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Here’s my take on Tall Paula-https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/thursdays-special-tall/

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  22. lumar1298 Avatar
    lumar1298

    I like the background in the back of the tall building…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Cheers, Lor.

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  23. Tall Story? Downtown Manhattan From The Staten Island Ferry | Tish Farrell

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  24. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    What a stunning photo Paula.

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  25. Thursday’s Special: Tall – ladyleemanila Avatar
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  26. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    I love lighthouses, Paula. Lovely shot of this one and so beautifully back-lit. 🙂

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  27. Floating dreams | Le Drake Noir Avatar
    Floating dreams | Le Drake Noir

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  28. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    Happy Thursday Paula. Loved the photo and especially the song too !

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Happy day to you, Kathryn. The song is in Croatian.

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      1. vastlycurious.com Avatar
        vastlycurious.com

        It had me swaying 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Maybe you should come to Dalmatia on holiday 🙂

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          1. vastlycurious.com Avatar
            vastlycurious.com

            I think maybe you are right Paula and I shall consider it ! ( Now I must look up Dalmatia 🙂

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              It’s in Croatia. 😉 I grew up in Dubrovnik.

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              1. vastlycurious.com Avatar
                vastlycurious.com

                I remembered where you live after I googled it Paula 🙂

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  29. Thursday’s Special: Tall – The Piscean me

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  30. Srivi Avatar
    Srivi

    Loved the picture…And the background colors just intensifies the beauty of the entire picture.. 🙂

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  31. marc bourbon Avatar
    marc bourbon

    jolis tons chaud de coucher de soleil, belle photo Paula

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Bon vendredi, Marc et merci bien.

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      1. marc bourbon Avatar
        marc bourbon

        merci et maintenant bon week end Paula

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  32. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    Fascinating view, very well captured – lighthouses are always so fascinating… 🙂

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      Paula

      Merci Drake

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  33. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    With that amazing sky colour I can’t help thinking the tower is a rocket just lifting off the ground. Wow!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 This a lovely image, Sue. Thanks so much.

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  34. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Agree with Sue ,about the impression of a rocket lifting off the ground ….
    Exceptional take , light and interpretation!
    Ciao Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Ciao Anna. Ti ringrazio!

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  35. A Tall Story | restlessjo Avatar
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  36. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Hi again, sweetheart! 🙂 I wasn’t intending to take part this week, Paula, but this one wrote itself. http://restlessjo.me/2016/03/17/a-tall-story/

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  37. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    I am another lighthouse fan and this is a lovely image Paula, love the light. I will try and join in this week, but time is running out and I still have lots of packing and cleaning to do. I am NEVER moving again!

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      Paula

      They say that moving is one of the most stressful events in once life. I hope you will love it there once you are settled in. Thank you for the nice visit, Jude.

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      1. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        This one has been more stressful than most – I have no idea why, except that being older doesn’t help with all the heavy lifting etc. Hopefully we will stay in one place for a long while now!

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      2. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        Found the one I was thinking of – this is for you and Jo 🙂
        https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/thursday-special-2/

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  38. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    Another great challenge, and a great photograph. Never seen a lighthouse quite like this one. It’s difference. Good one!

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      Paula

      I appreciate your kind comment, Marilyn.

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  40. Nato Avatar
    Nato

    What an awesome shot!!

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      Paula

      Many thanks Michelle

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  41. Thursday Special – TRAVEL WORDS Avatar
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  42. lisadorenfest Avatar
    lisadorenfest

    You can always get my attention with a lighthouse or a sunset/sunrise and you have graciously given me both. What a delight.

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  43. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    I’m posting my “tall”, in two minutes….
    http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com

    Un abbraccio!

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  44. Thursday’s Special: Mom and Eve | anotherdayinparadise Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Mom and Eve | anotherdayinparadise

    […] Warner Center is one of New York City’s most iconic destinations. When I saw that Paula’s Thursday Special this week is ‘Tall’, I was reminded of the extremely tall Fernando Botero bronze statue […]

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  45. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Here’s my entry: https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/thursdays-special-mom-and-eve/

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  46. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
    Mark Kertesz Photography

    I love the glow…great colours…just relaxes me.

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  47. Long Walk to Freedom | Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

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  48. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    Here is my contribution: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/long-walk-to-freedom/

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  49. Human Totem Pole | Holoholo Girls

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  50. Carolina Avatar
    Carolina

    A bit late and hope you like my entry for this week’s challenge. Couldn’t resist including this photo. 🙂 I love the lighthouse shot and the colors in the sky.

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    1. Carolina Avatar
      Carolina

      I love YOUR lighthouse photo.

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Carolina. I’m glad you do, and you are not late. You are always in time if you post before the next post on the coming Thursday 🙂

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      1. Carolina Avatar
        Carolina

        Whew. Good to know. Mahalo again for the interesting challenge. Always makes me have to stop and look at things in a different perspective.

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  51. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    I am so far behind!

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  52. Prior-2001 Avatar
    Prior-2001

    this croatian song is very enjoyable – smooth.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 🙂 the lyrics are “deep”, but I am very glad you could enjoy it just through sounds. Thank you, dear Yvette.

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      1. Prior-2001 Avatar
        Prior-2001

        yes, I like wondering what they might be saying – and feeling the passion…. and I knew it was Croatian from the comment section…

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Thank you 🙂

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