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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: WINTRY

Winter is harsh this year, and it seems to go on for ever. That’s why I decided to make wintry today’s challenge theme with apologies to those living in the Southern Hemisphere.

The bellow photo was captured in a secluded Istrian village, at the very beginning of winter, when snow was still non-existent, but the chill could be felt in the air, and the colours, light and scarce vegetation all screamed of winter.

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©Paula Borkovic

If you want to join this photo challenge:

Make a photo post on today’s theme before next Thursday
Link to this challenge post, and tag your post #thursdaysspecial
Leave a comment under this post

♬Glas jeka – Ex Mozartine / D. Urban♬

Click on the links bellow to see entries to this challenge:

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/cool-weather

https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/wintry/

https://tishfarrell.com/2017/01/26/frosted-apples-thursdays-special

https://travelwithintent.com/2017/01/26/winter-delight-st-albans-verulamium

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/wintry

https://suejudd.com/2017/01/26/thursdays-special-wintry

https://bildhof.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/thursdays-special-wintry/

https://dailymusing57.com/2017/01/26/thursdays-special-wintry

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2017/01/preserved.html

https://travelwithintent.com/2017/01/26/foggy-london-january/

https://teepee12.com/2017/01/26/thursdays-special-blizzard

https://lucidgypsy.com/2017/01/27/hanging-on-through-winter/

https://12monthsinwarsaw.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/surfer-in-warsaw/

https://beyondthebrushphotography.wordpress.com/2017/01/30/winter-landscape/

https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/thursdays-special-wintry-glaciers/

https://weaklythoughts.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/an-unusual-morning/

NOTE: Next challenge (Thursday’s Special) will be on 2 February. There is no Black and White Sunday on 29 January.

January 26, 2017

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71 responses to “THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: WINTRY”

ledrakenoir

January 26, 2017 at 1:02 am

So beautiful, really inspiring work… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 9:26 am
  
  Thank you very much, Drake. Very glad that you like it 🙂
  
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Debbie Smyth

January 26, 2017 at 1:57 am

Brilliant!!
Your shot made me feel distinctly chilly, and then the music added to it.
Well done Paula

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 9:27 am
  
  This means a lot, Debbie. Thank you 🙂
  
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  1. Debbie Smyth
    
    January 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm
    
    🙂
    And here is my offering: https://travelwithintent.com/2017/01/26/winter-delight-st-albans-verulamium/
    I’m hoping to back with a more dreary wintry look but busy day today!
    
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    1. Debbie Smyth
      
      January 27, 2017 at 12:07 am
      
      I am back!
      This was the wintry look that I had wanted to do this morning, but I was too busy to review my photos from this week. And I also need a more cheerful start to the day!
      But fog is here: https://travelwithintent.com/2017/01/26/foggy-london-january/
      
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      1. Paula
        
        January 27, 2017 at 12:18 am
        
        Your foggy scenes are beautiful, Debbie. Thank you for two great entries this week. I must sign off now until next Thursday. Must give my arm a rest.
        
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Marilyn Armstrong

January 26, 2017 at 3:09 am

Wonderfully monochromatic. Winter is so much a matter of shades and texture. Beautiful! Amazing to be able to make a pictures entirely of texture and tone.

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 9:29 am
  
  Your analysis makes me feel good. This is so appreciated, Marilyn 🙂
  
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Cool weather | Le Drake Noir

January 26, 2017 at 3:48 am

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

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Sue Slaght

January 26, 2017 at 6:55 am

It does look wintry there Paula. I think likely harder when one is not used to it. Stay warm and pairing will come. Xo

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 9:28 am
  
  Yes, you are right. It is too late now to get used to harsh winters. Thank you dear Sue.
  
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Patricia

January 26, 2017 at 9:26 am

Great, the beautiful colors of winter !

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Sue

January 26, 2017 at 9:58 am

Brrr….distinctly chilly! I missed some great shots of seriously frosty trees the other day, as I didn’t have my camera with me when I took my car to the garage. Groan! It was very Narnia

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 10:03 am
  
  I can imagine. You might find something after all.
  
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Wintry – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

January 26, 2017 at 10:43 am

[…] Thursday’s Special: wintry […]

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tgeriatrix

January 26, 2017 at 10:45 am

Your picture looks very cold! Here is my winter picture: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/wintry/

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 10:49 am
  
  It IS a cold winter.
  
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76sanfermo

January 26, 2017 at 10:50 am

…this year in Milan we’re having continuously sunny days , no snow , and moderate cold temperatures….
But i’m so sorry for you…!
Your photo , entirely impregnated in a spell of bitter cold…..is one of the best wintry shots I’ve ever seen!

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 10:55 am
  
  This is fortunate for you, Anna. Our cold winds come from the east, and you are shielded by the Alps. I don’t remember when I saw the blue sky last. It could have been somewhere in December, when I took a weekend trip to Istria. Still, it is the right time of year to feel cold. There is a reason for each season. It is fascinating to see how light and colours change every month 🙂 Thank you so much for your nice comment.
  
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Frosted Apples ~ Thursdays Special – Tish Farrell

January 26, 2017 at 11:44 am

[…] THURSDAY'S SPECIAL: WINTRY on Lost in Translation […]

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Tish Farrell

January 26, 2017 at 11:48 am

This is one very extraordinary composition, Paula. As Debbie says, it definitely comes with waft of shivery air. To add to the cold, here are my frosty apples

Frosted Apples ~ Thursdays Special

Now we all need to have a good hug to get warm Tx

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 12:10 pm
  
  Yes, we do and some apple pie too perhaps 😉 Thank you very much, Tish. xx
  
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  1. Tish Farrell
    
    January 26, 2017 at 12:13 pm
    
    Mm. Apple pie 🙂 Take care, Paula.
    
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Wintry Delight – Travel with Intent

January 26, 2017 at 12:36 pm

[…] Part of Thursday Special […]

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robdphotographer

January 26, 2017 at 12:45 pm

Great photos.

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 12:45 pm
  
  Which one?
  
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  1. robdphotographer
    
    January 26, 2017 at 12:48 pm
    
    One with the wintery waterfall. Looks cold
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 26, 2017 at 12:51 pm
      
      It is 🙂 Winter can be beautiful. Thank you.
      
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restlessjo

January 26, 2017 at 12:45 pm

It looks like someone’s cast an evil spell on it, Paula 🙂 Not quite that arctic here, I’m glad to say, and I’m telling myself Spring is on the way.

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1. Heyjude
  
  January 26, 2017 at 1:40 pm
  
  It is here! Daffodils in the hedgerows already 🙂
  
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76sanfermo

January 26, 2017 at 12:56 pm

I found this wintry shot , captured by Rene’….
Hope you like it , xoxo
http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com

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DailyMusings

January 26, 2017 at 1:05 pm

beautiful colors in your photo- but it does give off the impression of cold Paula!

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 1:05 pm
  
  That was the point 😀 🙂 Thank you, Lisa.
  
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  1. DailyMusings
    
    January 26, 2017 at 4:53 pm
    
    I suppose I found contradiction in the beautiful colors lending beauty but at the same time giving off a feeling of cold which I find hard to find beauty in, I much prefer the warm days of summer and have a hard time tolerating cold. 🙂
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 26, 2017 at 4:56 pm
      
      I understand you. I like cold but can’t stay long in a cold air.
      
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Heyjude

January 26, 2017 at 1:39 pm

You have captured that interesting blue colour that only appears in the winter light. And I love your smooth waterfall. Nice combination of textures and tones Paula, I’m sorry you are having such a harsh winter. I have hardly seen any frost here in the far south-west so I’ll have to dig in the archives for this challenge. Take care and keep warm 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 1:52 pm
  
  Thank you, Jude. Winter has many faces, doesn’t it 🙂
  
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Thursday’s Special: Wintry | WordsVisual

January 26, 2017 at 2:44 pm

[…] I think you would agree it looks gloomily wintry! Posted for Paula’s Thursday Special. […]

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Sue

January 26, 2017 at 2:55 pm

Here’s mine, Paula – a rather poor offering from two decades ago: https://suejudd.com/2017/01/26/thursdays-special-wintry/

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 2:55 pm
  
  Thank you for sharing happy memories, Sue 🙂
  
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  1. Sue
    
    January 26, 2017 at 3:31 pm
    
    My pleasure!
    
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Bildhof

January 26, 2017 at 3:15 pm

True. Temperatures are below zero in a two-digit range and it really affects the mood. But at least the sun come out today and the forecast says temperatures are going to rise. Yeah… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 3:20 pm
  
  Maybe in your place. Anyway this wintry landscape was shot under the blue sky when it was that cold.
  
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Colline

January 26, 2017 at 4:15 pm

This post definitely has a wintry feel to it Paula. It looks so dry and barren.

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tms

January 26, 2017 at 4:20 pm

I agree, the photo is inspiring … as is the challenge. Now I’ll have to look for some more “wintry”…

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Thursday’s Special: Wintry | A Day In The Life

January 26, 2017 at 4:49 pm

[…] Wintry […]

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DailyMusings

January 26, 2017 at 4:54 pm

I can’t help but think of snow and cold together so here are my choices- I do love when the sky is so blue along with the snow- makes it more bearable! 🙂

Thursday’s Special: Wintry

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1. Paula
  
  January 26, 2017 at 4:55 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Lisa. See you soon. I will have a small blog break till Wednesday now. (too much stress and strain)
  
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  1. DailyMusings
    
    January 26, 2017 at 5:45 pm
    
    Oh I am sorry to hear the stress continues Paula. ❤
    
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klara

January 26, 2017 at 7:09 pm

very nice. where exactly is it? I like the long exposure.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/01/preserved.html

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Linda Arthur Tejera

January 26, 2017 at 9:08 pm

Is the weather crazy or what? You’re having a harsh winter and we’re having an unseasonably warm winter. Go figure! But your photo is beautiful, Paula! Keep warm, my friend! 😀

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The Foggy Side of London – Travel with Intent

January 26, 2017 at 11:00 pm

[…] Part of Wintry Thursday Special […]

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anotherday2paradise

January 27, 2017 at 4:36 am

Lovely wintry image, Paula. We don’t seem to get winter in Florida, although it was pretty cold in the Antarctic summer

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An Unusual Morning | Weakly Thoughts

January 27, 2017 at 5:20 am

[…] Paula’s Lost in Translation challenge for Jan. 26th, 2017 THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: […]

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Surfer in Warsaw | 12monthsinwarsaw

January 27, 2017 at 8:48 am

[…] This post is linked to Paula’s Thursday’s Special where the theme is Wintery. If you feel the need to chill have a look at other contributions here. […]

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morselsandscraps

January 27, 2017 at 9:13 am

A startling photo that captures in one scene two distinct versions of chilly. My winter is sunny in more ways than one

https://12monthsinwarsaw.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/surfer-in-warsaw/l

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Cardinal Guzman

January 27, 2017 at 11:52 am

That’s nice long-exposure. I think that a portrait version of only the waterfall could have looked great too.

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prior..

January 27, 2017 at 1:30 pm

Hi P – winter “does” seem to go on forever – and I like the coolness felt in your photo….
also, the nicely paired music had a haunting start with a nice flowing rhythm,….

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Hanging on through winter – Lucid Gypsy

January 27, 2017 at 6:18 pm

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Lucid Gypsy

January 27, 2017 at 6:26 pm

It does look really very cold there Paula, perhaps I’ should stop moaning about the temperature here 🙂
Here’s my entry, https://lucidgypsy.com/2017/01/27/hanging-on-through-winter/
Thank you, have a lovely weekend!

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Lignum Draco

January 28, 2017 at 2:44 am

Beautiful shot. The prolonged summer heat is taking its toll on me. Several days here above 40C. A winter scene is a relief , even if only visual.

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1. Paula
  
  February 1, 2017 at 9:36 am
  
  I can relate to that, Draco. Thank you for the nice comment. I wish you some milder temperatures very soon.
  
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restlessjo

January 28, 2017 at 7:02 pm

i’ve just noticed that you’re not posting tomorrow, Paula. I hope this means that you’ve managed to get away for a birthday break, but if not then I hope you’ll be having a delightfully restful time. 🙂

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anotherday2paradise

January 28, 2017 at 7:03 pm

Here’s my wintry scene:. https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/thursdays-special-wintry-glaciers/

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Magnus

January 29, 2017 at 10:12 am

This is such a fantastic shot, very well done!

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joshi daniel

January 29, 2017 at 10:08 pm

This is stunning 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 1, 2017 at 9:35 am
  
  Thank you, Joshi 🙂
  
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Winter landscape | Beyond the Brush Photography

January 30, 2017 at 5:26 pm

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Thursday’s Special: Wintry « Bildhof

February 4, 2017 at 4:23 pm

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A Winter Walk – Under a Cornish Sky

October 18, 2017 at 1:13 am

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