Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word in November

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Ascending

matos s lijevog boka-1_potpis_scale

Idleness

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Jaunty

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Whiff

bratislava by night_hdr

Luminosity

To join the challenge you are supposed to:


  • Make a photo post post featuring one or more photos on one (or all) of the provided words, before next Thursday.



  • Link to this challenge post, and tag your post #thursdaysspecial



  • Leave a comment under this post (pingbacks are not comments).


Details about photos:

#1 and #2 are shot in my town – Zagreb, Croatia. More about #2 – here

#3 is a random flower i.e. a flower ballerina

#4 is not my dog.

#5 is a night walk in Bratislava, Slovakia and is also my offering for Jo’s Monday Walk

Links to participating entries:

https://travelwithintent.com/2016/11/10/thumb-really-good-shrigley-trafalgar-square/

https://restlessjo.me/2016/11/10/ascending/

https://irenewaters19.com/2016/11/10/a-few-words-in-november-thursdays-special/

https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/miracle-on-milk

https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/thursdays-special-pick-a-word-in-november

https://suejudd.com/2016/11/10/thursdays-special

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/ascending

https://cornwallincolours.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/in-my-garden-willy-wagtail

https://tishfarrell.com/2016/11/10/today-in-my-wenlock-garden-thursdays-special

https://beyondthebrushphotography.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/taking-flight/

https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/thursdays-special-idleness

https://teepee12.com/2016/11/11/luminosity-the-last-best-autumn-foliage

https://dailymusing57.com/2016/11/11/thursdays-special-2/

https://empireoflights.com/2016/11/11/ascending-idleness-jaunty-whiff-luminosity

https://cornwallincolours.wordpress.com/2016/11/12/thursday-special-ascending

https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/11/13/ascending-luminosity

https://priorhouse.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/pick-a-word-november-chicken-wings-and-fun-colors-hair

https://3rsofretirement.com/2016/11/13/luminosity

https://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/the-shard-london-part-1-the-view

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/what-goes-on

And a few pingbacks (below in the comment section) from people that forgot to say hi ……

146 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word in November”

  1. I love your choice for idleness- but all of your images are so beautiful. You are a true artist Paula

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    1. You touched me, Lisa 🙂 Thank you.

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  2. My fave is IDLENESS….
    BUT LOVE ALL OF THEM!

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    1. Many thanks, L 🙂

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  4. Wonderful shot and creative challenge:)

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    1. Cheers Nato. It would be cool if you could join 🙂

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      1. I started a post, now I just need to finish it.

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  5. Whiff is my favourite! My first thought reading the list was how on earth would you do whiff? Idleness is perfect – and permanent. And you’r enight shots are always wonderful – true luminosity this time. The water textures are quite lovely.

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    1. Thank you very much, Meg. it is getting more and more difficult to come up with new themes on a weekly basis, and especially if I do them twice a week. Yes, it is a tricky one, but doable. So happy you like it.

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      1. Maybe hard to come up with themes, but you’re lavish. Five at a time!

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  6. Aww whiff needs a sweet pat on the head. Lovely collection!

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    1. I agree, Sue! By the way, I am unable to comment on your blog these days, so I thought I would be cheeky and let you know here! I miss our banter

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      1. Oh dear I have on occasion had that happen to someone else. Is it just on your tablet or computer or both? I will check to see if I can find you in SPAM.

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        1. No, when I click on the link on your blog to go across to your site to read the whole post, I go to the comment box, write my bit, then get asked to sign in to WordPress. This I do, and it always tells me I have the wrong username or password – but I have put in the correct ones….so I can never comment. The gate is firmly bolted. 😢

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          1. Sue since I don’t want to hijack this comment thread, my email is traveltalesoflife@gmail.com

            What I wonder is if you are able to access the blog outside of reader by going to http://www.traveltalesoflife@gmail.com

            If you have a secondary way of accessing, phone, tablet, laptop could you try as well?

            Let me know how it goes. I am getting lots of comments so just seeing if I can be helpful in sorting out why you would be having the issue.

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  7. Whiff is a great name for a dog 🙂 🙂 I made it here, under duress. The laptop is misbehaving and my spirits are low, Paula, but I can always rely on my virtual friends to lift them. Thank you so much for holding out your hand. I would very much enjoy that arm-in-arm stroll. Sending hugs 🙂

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    1. When you feel up to it, give the tune a chance. “Keep me around” is the title and it is a happy one. Chin up, mate!

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      1. I was listening while I typed. I’m ok, thanks to you 🙂

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  8. idleness

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      1. yes 🙂

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        1. 😀 A man of few words.

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      2. not you?

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        1. Si, certo che mi piace 😀

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          1. ne sono felice 🙂

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  9. Luminosity

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    1. It’s a cool photo, even though I don’t see it as “luminosity”.

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      1. il sorriso in mezzo al grigio di una strada

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        1. Ah, illuminating smile. Good thinking 😀

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  10. ascending

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      1. questa non lascia adito a dubbi vero?

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        1. No, per niente 😀

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  11. ps: spero che non ti abbia disturbato il fatto che ho scelto di pubblicare le mie foto come commenti al tuo blog …

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    1. Sono buone, allora non mi disturba 😀

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      1. allora, grazie mille per l’accoglienza.

        ti auguro una giornata ricca di colori

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        1. molto gentile Christo. Bella giornata a te! (Dove sei adesso?)

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          1. seduto sul mio divano 🙂

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              1. io abito nella parte svizzera dove si parla italiano … canton ticino, a nord di Milano. non so se conosci

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                1. Si, conosco. Cual cita (paese)?

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                  1. locarno

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                    1. ahhh … quindi sei già passata da queste parti! e parli bene pure l’italiano 🙂 brava

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                    2. Non parlo bene 😀 e tutto misto con spagnolo. Questa estate una segnora nel Ponte di Legno mi ha questo se sono spagnola 😀

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  12. It’s probably not a surprise if I say that your luminosity photo is my favorite. 🙂
    I have an entry where ascending, idleness & whiff can all be suitable I guess.

    Miracle on Milk

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    1. Thanks, Max. I did not think of ascending, but yes, it is foamy and ascending too:)

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  13. What fun with Christo 🙂 🙂 I have a bike too! https://restlessjo.me/2016/11/10/ascending/

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    1. Yes, he came out of nowhere (I think) and started this wonderful display, then left comments on about 20 or more well selected posts from way back. I love your bike more cause it is standing up 🙂

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      1. Nice for you to have some much deserved appreciation. 🙂 I thought I was SO clever getting the kite in the background of the bike. Such a big head! 🙂

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        1. Yes, you were clever.

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  14. I have really enjoyed everyone of your photos this week Paula with idleness perhaps … but then that lush thick green European grass followed by luminosity and that gorgeous flower. No I really can’t pick this week.

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    1. 🙂 Thank you, dear Irene.

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      1. You are welcome Paula. You know I have fun with them too so thanks for the prompts.

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  15. I’m glad you decided we should have a cheery post, Paula. I also felt a positive one was in demand and have gone “really good” https://travelwithintent.com/2016/11/10/thumb-really-good-shrigley-trafalgar-square/

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    1. Ascending it is, and what a great perspective, Debbie 🙂

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  16. Luminosity is my favourite, I think, Paula! Although whiff is cute. Off to hunt for one or two…..

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      1. Don’t get too excited, Paula!!

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        1. No pressure hon 😉

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          1. Doesn’t sound like it!!

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  17. […] Paula’s “luminosity” in her Thursday’s Special post. For Norm 2.0’s Thursday Doors Challenge and For […]

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  18. […] Paula’s “luminosity” in her Thursday’s Special post. For Norm 2.0’s Thursday Doors Challenge and For […]

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    1. I’ve just bought 3 month membership in babbel to learn German, though I hate the language. Will check out your etymology after I translate some PP presentation for the bosses.

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      1. German is an ugly language. Learn Icelandic instead! 😀

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        1. Iceland is cold and windy and icy, but I’d like to go there sometime. I have to learn bits of German cause I am in love with the Alps. 😀

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      2. Yikes! German in 3 months! i learnt at school, mumble mumble years ago, still remember enough to get around but conversation is beyond me! All those cases….

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        1. It’s the period of time I decided to pay, not pretending to learn it. I suck in German compared to my other languages. Don’t like the sound or the logic of it.

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          1. I’m thinking of learning a language to keep the old brain going…maybe Spanish….

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            1. Spanish is not a difficult language, and it’s fun. You should do it, or Italian. They are easier than Portuguese. I will give German a try nevertheless.

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              1. Yes, I think I shall…possibly not until the New Year

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                1. Are you familiar with duolingo?

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                    1. It’s a pretty good and free site for languages. http://www.duolingo.com

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    2. I am so much smarter now. Really appreciate the info. I saved the page to read it again 🙂 Cheers, Max!

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  19. […] over at Lost in Translation has given us some words…five, actually. So here goes…..for all […]

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  20. OK, here’s mine, I’ve covered all 5 words for you, Paula: https://suejudd.com/2016/11/10/thursdays-special/

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    1. And you said not to get too excited 😀 😛

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      1. Well, they’re not all good images….the first is the best, after that not so good!!

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        1. I know it’s not your finest, but I like them. They show your travels.

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  21. Sorry ,Paula I misquoted the title of Thursday ‘s Special…
    (With this device I can’t correct….)

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    1. Non ti preoccupare, Anna.

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  22. Great images! Paula. Some of these are a bit more difficult too, like whiff 🙂 Great job.

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    1. Yes, there are some challenging and not easily interpretable words, that’s why I offer several.

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  23. […] delightful jaunty chap came down to my ‘bird bath’ just as I went indoors. So I captured these shots […]

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  24. […] Thursday's Special: Pick a Wor… on Lost in Translation […]

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  25. Here’s my word, Paula – luminosity. Cheers! http://wp.me/pKVAM-23s

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    1. Impressed with your offering 🙂 xx

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  26. […] Paula’s Thursday’s Special: Pick a word […]

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  27. I have two for you this time Paula – will start with this little jaunty fella: https://cornwallincolours.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/in-my-garden-willy-wagtail/
    and I shall have another for you on Saturday with a similar theme.

    I like your idleness – I have an image in mind for this which I posted on an older blog of mine some years ago that you might enjoy
    https://smallbluegreenfotos.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/a-word-a-week-challenge-worker-sleeping-on-the-job/

    Have a lovely weekend Paula, see you again later 🙂

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    1. Thank you very much, Jude. I look forward to your next offering. Have a sunny weekend!

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      1. Sunshine and showers it seems!

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        1. ,Great, maybe you’ll catch a rainbow.

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          1. True – I must go outside more as the rainbows are always behind my house.

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  28. […] Idleness seems like a great choice for the “Pick a Word in November” challenge offered by Lost in Translation […]

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  29. Good day Paula…I must say it took me a bit to get to this comment box. I like the color in jaunty. Whiff is a cute puppy. While luminosity is often found within photography, I find myself struggling with this word. Thanks again for offering challenges.

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    1. Yes, today the comment box is a bit crowded. Thank you, Brenda.

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  30. Tomorrow 🙂 Luminosity!! A great word.

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    1. 🙂 thank you. I look forward to seeing it.

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  31. […] THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: PICK YOUR WORD – LUMINOSITY […]

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  32. And one more touch of luminosity … probably the last of this year’s glowing foliage … https://teepee12.com/2016/11/11/luminosity-the-last-best-autumn-foliage/

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  33. Here are my choices for luminosity. I think I see the man in the moon’s face in the first one. I was excited to finally get a shot of the moon! How many languages do you speak Paula? It is shameful that we Americans usually speak just English- scrolling through your posts I love seeing you answer in many languages! Have a good weekend! https://dailymusing57.com/2016/11/11/thursdays-special-2/

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    1. I am very excited about your moon too. I think it is a perfect choice for luminosity. Lisa, I am very glad that you have fun responding to challenges 🙂 I speak seven (with my mother tongue, but not all of them equally well). xx

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  34. […] idleness, jaunty, whiff, luminosity – those were the words to pick from for Paula’s Thursday Special. For a change, I tried to cover as many of them in as few pictures as possible. I am not sure if I […]

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  35. Hi Paula, thanks for another great challenge – and I like your photos, too; they dragged me in.
    At first I only had in mind to go with the luminosity, but the harder I looked at the pictures, the more terms seemed fitting… Enjoy!

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    1. Hello Tobias, I am fascinated with words, and am enjoying this challenge a lot when I see entries like yours. What a nice surprise from you!

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  36. […] For more interpretations of the word challenge visit Paula. […]

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  37. Paula your Bratislava image is outstanding, I love it. I’ve got 2 out of the 5 words in my post, https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/11/13/ascending-luminosity/ 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much, Gilly 🙂

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  38. Hi P – I love each one – the bench guy for idle is my fav – but nice vibe – and be back shortly with my link

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    1. here is my link….

      Lost in Translation’s Pick a Word November (chicken wings and colored hair)

      and enjoyed the comment there P – and Christo is fun even tho I do not understand most of his words – his photos are excellent.

      peace to you

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        1. ✌🏼️❤️️😊

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  39. […] to do so – I am linking to Paula’s Thursday’s Special Pick-a-Word for November (here if you want to join in) and the words this month are ascending, idleness, jaunty, whiff, […]

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  40. […] Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word in November […]

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  41. […] post was inspired by the photo themes of Roofs from Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Ascending from Paula of Lost in Translation, and Tiny from Cheri of The Daily […]

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  42. Love the shot of Bratislava, Paula (I recognised it!). My post was only made possible by ascending to the top of The Shard in London

    The Shard, London: Part 1 – The View

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    1. Thank you, Jaspa. I am glad you have recognised Bratislava. When the skies are dull I prefer to take night shots 🙂 I like your entry. Have a great day!

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  43. […] The worth visiting Thursday’s Special themes created by Paula The inspiring theme last week “Pick a word in november“ […]

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  44. Five wonderful captures, and really a gr8 challenge… 🙂

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    1. Cheers, Drake. I am very happy that you like it.

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  45. […] P.S. If you haven’t seen the entries for the last week’s challenge, you may find the links here. […]

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  46. But #4 is a beautiful dog.

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