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Thursday’s Special: Nocturnal

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About Thursday’s Special: it is a colour photo challenge that takes place on Thursdays. Concrete themes are provided and announced well in advance. See the Scheduled Challenges page. You are supposed to make a post on the given theme (today it is nocturnal), link to this post, and leave your links in the comment section bellow. The deadline is Tuesday 13 September.

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Last Thursday the theme was: Eyes or more narrowly eye contact, but I decided against posting the poll for the best entry, because it would not be fair to compare the eye of a child with that of a deer or a cat, or the eye of the Eiffel Tower. I would like you to see them all however, if you haven’t done that already. Here are the links.

 

Please click on the links bellow to see the participating entries:

https://restlessjo.me/2016/09/08/of-the-night/

https://tishfarrell.com/2016/09/08/nightfall-over-wenlock-edge

https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/a-walk-through-praha-part-1

https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/barcelona-night/

https://travelwithintent.com/2016/09/08/floating-dreams/

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/darkness-before-the-light/

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/09/lighting-giants.html

https://priorhouse.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/thursday-nocturnal-13-leftover-doors

https://suejudd.com/2016/09/11/nocturnal-edge

https://adrianevansphotography.wordpress.com/2016/09/10/thursdays-special-nocturnal/

https://teepee12.com/2016/09/11/thursdays-special-nocturnal-boston-nights

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/nocturnal/

 

 

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84 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Nocturnal”

  1. Home That We Built Avatar
    Home That We Built

    Where is this magical place? I bet it disappears at sunrise

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hehehe, the magic is gone, you are right. It’s in Lisbon.

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  2. The Jagged Man Avatar
    The Jagged Man

    Paula, I have said this before but Thanks you for sharing your amazing world here. I do not know for certain, for all things are possible even if they are not probable, that I will ever see your land and the wonderful places you share here. I am better for it. Peace~ John

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Dear John, this photo is from my holiday in Portugal. Like you I would like to be able to travel more and see more of the world, but I am very grateful for every opportunity to see it even on Internet. Appreciate your comment a lot.

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  3. Jane Lurie Avatar
    Jane Lurie

    Magnificent shot, Paula. I love your leading line and the golden light.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate your comment Jane 🙂

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  4. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    An ‘oohs and aahs’ shot, Paula! Pure bliss 🙂 And that music is exquisite.
    Silly me- why ever did I think you’d post anything so predictable as an owl? Hope you’re well, sweetheart.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Jo. It’s a bit busy here, but I am still hanging. Have a great day!

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        Good to hear it! Sun’s shining here again. I’m happy! 🙂 https://restlessjo.me/2016/09/08/of-the-night/

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          You linked to the wrong page 😀 Stay happy!

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          1. restlessjo Avatar
            restlessjo

            Oh no! I’ll dash back and change it 🙂

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              🙂 xx Thank you

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              1. restlessjo Avatar
                restlessjo

                Confused, Paula. The Nocturnal link seems ok to me? 🙂

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  Oh, you are wonderful. You have provided two links to my confusing blog. Wonderful. Sorry for not clicking on both links. Thank you very much, Jo. It’s all more than fine.

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                  1. restlessjo Avatar
                    restlessjo

                    Glad to show you off. You deserve it 🙂 🙂

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                    1. Paula Avatar
                      Paula

                      😀

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  5. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Oh, marvellous! Now I’ve got to hunt a nocturnal or two…..

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 can’t wait

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        Don’t get too excited….

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  6. Of the night | restlessjo Avatar
    Of the night | restlessjo

    […] week Paula is demanding something Nocturnal, and I’ve rarely seen a more beautiful photo of Belem.  By definition, nocturnal means […]

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  7. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Entrancing, that’s the word your photo conjures. And that music! All round wonderfully nocturnal.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Very happy that you like it, Tish. Thank you.

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  8. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Oh what a wonderful shot of a beautiful place. I haven’t been there for many years but your shot and that evocative music has taken me back. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I am glad that it took you back, Debbie. There are so many places we would like to revisit, aren’t they! Looking forward to seeing your shot of something nocturnal….

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      1. Debbie Smyth Avatar
        Debbie Smyth

        Yes, it’s good that we can appreciate places so much. Just need to live till we’re 200!!

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  9. Nightfall Over Wenlock Edge – Tish Farrell

    […] Thursday's Special: Nocturnal on Lost in Translation […]

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  10. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Here’s my night happening pic, Paula. Happy Thursday. http://tishfarrell.com/2016/09/08/nightfall-over-wenlock-edge/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Wow, that was quick, Tish. 🙂

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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        I had the pic handy for once 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 You should check the Scheduled challenges page. Next Thursday the theme will be a bit tricky – deconstruction, but I will gladly accept deconstructivism too.

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          1. Tish Farrell Avatar
            Tish Farrell

            Well I’m v. glad you gave me a week’s notice of this topic in person, Paula. Definitely food for thought. And I will try to remember to visit the Schedules page 🙂

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  11. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Terrific , Paula!
    Love this take and love Lisbon!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Grazie, Anna

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  12. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    You know I love night photography. Beautiful photo Paula. I have a mixture of photos, some night shots, some portraits. This and that: https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/a-walk-through-praha-part-1/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’ll take it. Praha is very photogenic!

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      1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
        Cardinal Guzman

        Definitely. A lovely city to visit. If I’ll ever visit again, I’ll make sure to have plenty of time for night photographing there!

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      2. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
        Cardinal Guzman

        This Lisbon photo is fantastic. I should visit Lisbon too.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          You like high temperatures. You will love it.

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  13. mysending Avatar
    mysending

    You always find the most enchanting music to accompany your wonderful photos. What is this piece, please?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much. It is Nós E Os Outros by Rodrigo Leão.

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      1. mysending Avatar
        mysending

        Thank you! I’m excited to learn more about his work!

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  14. sonyavdg Avatar
    sonyavdg

    Love the lighting and the lines

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks

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  15. Barcelona Night – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

    […] Thursday Special: nocturnal […]

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  16. Floating Dreams – Travel with Intent Avatar
    Floating Dreams – Travel with Intent

    […] Part of Nocturnal […]

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  17. Darkness before the light | Le Drake Noir Avatar
    Darkness before the light | Le Drake Noir

    […] The worth visiting Thursday’s Special themes created by Paula The inspiring theme this week “Nocturnal“ […]

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  18. lumar1298 Avatar
    lumar1298

    Wow… Gorgeous…

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  19. klara Avatar
    klara

    nice one – those lines are leading the spectator all the way to the bridge and into the Belem tower.
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/09/lighting-giants.html

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks for joining in.

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  20. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    I have stood in this spot during the day but clearly the magic is at night. Gorgeous image Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate your comment a lot, Sue. Belem area is very windy. We had quite an adventure there in a restaurant with flying dishes 😀

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      1. Sue Slaght Avatar
        Sue Slaght

        Paula that’s funny you mention it as we did too!

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  21. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    A really magical image, Paula. Love the light and the beautiful indigo sky. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Indigo sky 🙂 Yes, it does look indigo. Many thanks for your comment, Sylvia.

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  22. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    That starburst, or whatever it is is, amazing! No entry from me. I have to learn night photography first. And secondly stay awake beyond darkness!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      When it comes to pastime, one should do what makes one happy.

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  23. Thursday Nocturnal and 13 leftover doors from summer – priorhouse blog Avatar
    Thursday Nocturnal and 13 leftover doors from summer – priorhouse blog

    […] Special has the theme of Nocturnal this week (here)- and here is my official entry. A metal art hummingbird keeping watch at […]

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  24. prior.. Avatar
    prior..

    Hi P – I like the curves in your nocturnal image 🙂
    and here is my entry this week – hummingbird metal art keeping watch …

    Thursday Nocturnal and 13 leftover doors from summer

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you!

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  25. nomad, interrupted Avatar
    nomad, interrupted

    What a beautiful atmospheric photo of Belém Tower in Lisbon, Paula. Did you use a tripod? If not, you managed to be very still for the photo, as it looks perfect! I love the music too. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Definitely with a tripod. If you look closely you can see how windy it was.

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  26. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Paula what a perfect setting and such vibrant colors captured at night- you have such a wonderful eye and talent. I am back to work so hope to join in over the weekend when I have more time. Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you kindly, Lisa. I am away from computer for the weekend, but have the Sunday post scheduled. I look forward to catching up though it will have to wait till Monday. Have a good, restful and creative weekend.

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  27. Thursday’s Special: Nocturnal – Adrian Evans Photography Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Nocturnal – Adrian Evans Photography

    […] In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Special Nocturnal […]

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  28. Adrian Evans Photographer Avatar
    Adrian Evans Photographer

    Thursday’s Special: Nocturnal


    🙂

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  29. THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: NOCTURNAL – BOSTON NIGHTS | SERENDIPITY

    […] BOSTON AT NIGHT […]

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  30. Nocturnal Edge | WordsVisual

    […] and Paula is looking at things nocturnal here. […]

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  31. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Well, here’s my offering, Paula: https://suejudd.com/2016/09/11/nocturnal-edge/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you 🙂

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        You are most welcome!

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  32. Adrian Evans Photographer Avatar
    Adrian Evans Photographer

    See i didn’t make your list – Did i miss your deadline ?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      No, no, but I need to take time off on weekends, and I am in the process of linking to the entries now.

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      1. Adrian Evans Photographer Avatar
        Adrian Evans Photographer

        ok, sorry i forget the days with me working everyday 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Every day work doesn’t sound like a fun and healthy option.

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          1. Adrian Evans Photographer Avatar
            Adrian Evans Photographer

            it isn’t but i look after both parents 24/7 and have no choice, last day off was a funeral and before that i got a 28 day break 2 years ago but got man flu and was very sick for about 5 weeks lol

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              You were sick for 5 weeks cause you got man flu?

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              1. Adrian Evans Photographer Avatar
                Adrian Evans Photographer

                i caught some nasty virus while in Asia and was sick for months, didn’t help as i did about 12 flights in 28 days which kills the head /ears when you have severe Nasal congestion

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  Sorry to hear that. I hope that it did not leave chronic consequences on your health.

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    2. 76sanfermo Avatar
      76sanfermo

      I’ve just posted my “nocturnal”……..
      http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com
      K&H

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Grazie Anna. E bello!

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        1. 76sanfermo Avatar
          76sanfermo

          Grazie a te, Paula, sei gentile!

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  33. reocochran Avatar
    reocochran

    Gorgeous photograph of somewhere I may never have a chance to visit and see. Smiles, Robin

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Robin.

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      1. reocochran Avatar
        reocochran

        You’re welcome, Paula.

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