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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: PROFILE

The theme that I set for today’s photo challenge is PROFILE meaning a side-view, a silhouette, a figure, a contour.

The word was introduced into English language in the mid 17th century from obsolete Italian profilo from profilare, from pro- ‘forth’ + filare ‘to spin’, formerly ‘draw a line’.

bijela-sovica_profil-1_potpis_scale — snowy owl in profile

©Paula Borkovic

Whether you choose to capture a human, animal or some other profile I will be happy to look at your entries that you are supposed to post before next Thursday.

Don’t forget to tag your post #thursdaysspecial, and to leave a comment under this one.

P.S. Last week Thursday’s Special has yielded some fantastic entries. If you missed some of them, you can find the links here.

Here are the entries to this challenge. Please, check them out by clicking on the links:

https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2017/02/profile.html

https://irenewaters19.com/2017/02/09/profile-thursdays-special

https://restlessjo.me/2017/02/09/fabrica

https://tishfarrell.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile-of-the-leonine-kind/

https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/profile/

https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursday-special-15/

https://teepee12.com/2017/02/09/profiling-in-a-good-way-thursdays-special/

https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

https://ianbcross.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/simien-mountain-profile/

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/lost-in-translation-thursdays-special-profile

https://dailymusing57.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

https://joanfrankham.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

https://travel387.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

https://suejudd.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/last-man-standing/

https://3rsofretirement.com/2017/02/10/thursdays-special-profile/

https://empireoflights.com/2017/02/10/eureka

https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/thursdays-special-profile/

https://sonyavdg.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/thursdays-special-profile

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2017/02/14/profile

February 9, 2017

Photography, Thursday’s Special

photo challenge, photography, profile, snowy owl, Thursday’s Special

77 responses to “THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: PROFILE”

klara

February 9, 2017 at 12:23 am

first of all, great idea. second, this is a wonderful shot. third – here is my contribution: http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/02/profile.html, and fourth Laku noc! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 9:45 am
  
  Morning Klara 🙂 You were really quick this time. Thank you.
  
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equinoxio21

February 9, 2017 at 1:50 am

Un Harfang? Wow. You are a master…
Bjo

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 9:48 am
  
  Oui, elle est mignonne :). Je ne le suis pas. Elle a ete convalescente. Je l’ai trouvee chez un fauconnier.
  
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  1. equinoxio21
    
    February 9, 2017 at 9:54 pm
    
    You are. 🙂 Il ya donc des hiboux des neiges par chez toi? Superbe. J’espère qu’elle va mieux. (Et toi aussi)
    
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    1. Paula
      
      February 9, 2017 at 10:22 pm
      
      Chez moi dans le zoo. Celle-ci est en Italie. Bjs (j’ai pas bouge depuis decembre, seulement pour aller au bureau- trop froid, gele. Et toi, comment vas-tu, B?
      
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      1. equinoxio21
        
        February 9, 2017 at 11:25 pm
        
        Oui, l’hiver là-bas a l’air très froid. des -13 en France! Ici ça va. J’apprends l’art d’être Grand-père. 🙂
        Comment va ton genou? Le froid ne doit pas être bon?
        Biz
        
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        Paula
        
        February 9, 2017 at 11:33 pm
        
        Oui, ca derange un peu, et maintenant le bras et parfois l’hanche aussi. Como una viejita ….. Tu as un petit fils ou une petite fille?
        
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        equinoxio21
        
        February 11, 2017 at 4:24 am
        
        Et oui, on commence à avoir mal un peu partout. Moi, c’est le dos. Petit-fils. Il est trop drôle. 8 mois et il rigole tout le temps. 🙂
        
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DailyMusings

February 9, 2017 at 3:07 am

Paula what an astounding photo. Snowy Owls are rare where I live- but I do remember seeing one as a child when bird watching with my father. Really beautiful

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 10:16 am
  
  Thank you, Lisa. Indeed they are.
  
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anotherday2paradise

February 9, 2017 at 3:52 am

Fantastic capture, Paula. 😃

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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

February 9, 2017 at 8:03 am

Superb photo Paula. How did you get that close to the owl. Just beautiful. We get tawny owls and a couple of other varieties but none that are white. Mine this week https://irenewaters19.com/2017/02/09/profile-thursdays-special/

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 10:17 am
  
  I was able to come close cause she was living in captivity or better said at a falconer’s who was nursing her to full health. 😉
  
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  1. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
    
    February 11, 2017 at 1:54 am
    
    How nice and lucky for you that you could get such good shots.
    
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restlessjo

February 9, 2017 at 9:48 am

Absolutely stunning, Paula! 🙂 🙂
How is the arm?

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 10:18 am
  
  Thank you, Jo. It’s better when I give it enough rest, but work is taking its toll, and my use of computer and gadgets in my free time has to pay the price.
  
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  1. restlessjo
    
    February 9, 2017 at 10:24 am
    
    Of course. But you’d never know from this piece of work 🙂 It’s beautiful! Take care of yourself.
    
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Sue

February 9, 2017 at 9:53 am

Fabulous image, Paula! Now I need to hunt out a profile….

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 1:53 pm
  
  I am sure you’ve got some in your stash 🙂
  
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  1. Sue
    
    February 9, 2017 at 4:28 pm
    
    Hmmm, maybe
    
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tms

February 9, 2017 at 10:09 am

Fantastic photo, Paula! How did you get that close to this … owl?

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 10:13 am
  
  HI Tobias. It wasn’t that difficult. This owl was hurt and taking a break at a falconer’s 😉
  
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  1. tms
    
    February 10, 2017 at 2:04 pm
    
    Hi Paula, and now I hope you like my post… 🙂
    
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tgeriatrix

February 9, 2017 at 10:22 am

I used that picture before – but it fits so perfectly! https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/profile/

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 5:05 pm
  
  Thank you. I don’t mind that you used it before. It’s great for the theme.
  
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Fabrica | restlessjo

February 9, 2017 at 10:30 am

[…] at all like the intensity of Paula’s Thursday’s Special. You will love […]

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restlessjo

February 9, 2017 at 10:31 am

I love your Thursdays!

Fabrica

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Tish Farrell

February 9, 2017 at 10:54 am

Simply breathtaking, Paula.

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 1:52 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Tish. She is a sweet, cuddly beauty.
  
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76sanfermo

February 9, 2017 at 11:04 am

Enchanting profile…….
Beautiful!

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Thursdays Special ~ Profile Of The Leonine Kind – Tish Farrell

February 9, 2017 at 12:28 pm

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

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Tish Farrell

February 9, 2017 at 12:30 pm

Here’s my roaring lion 🙂 http://wp.me/pKVAM-2cS

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Arkenaten

February 9, 2017 at 2:27 pm

What an absolute beaut of a shot as the Aussies say.
I doubt I will be able to even come close to this … but I’ll find something for your challenge.
😉

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 2:29 pm
  
  Thank you for not letting me down, Ark 🙂 (says she in anticipation :D)
  
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PROFILING IN A GOOD WAY – THURSDAY’S SPECIAL | SERENDIPITY

February 9, 2017 at 2:32 pm

[…] PROFILES – THURDAY’S SPECIAL […]

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Thursday Special – TRAVEL WORDS

February 9, 2017 at 2:45 pm

[…] Visit Paula for more Profiles […]

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Heyjude

February 9, 2017 at 2:48 pm

Tish’s lion reminded me of an African animal that I took in profile! https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursday-special-15/

Lovely owl shot Paula, I am guessing this one was in captivity? And I have an owl shot somewhere that I took last year. I need to look that one up.

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 2:51 pm
  
  Yes, she is a beauty.
  
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nowathome

February 9, 2017 at 3:09 pm

Thursday’s Special: Profile

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ianbcross

February 9, 2017 at 3:15 pm

Absolutely stunning Paula. My contribution is from Ethiopia. Gelada baboons. https://ianbcross.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/simien-mountain-profile/

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 3:47 pm
  
  Thank you Ian. Welcome to the challenge 🙂
  
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Lost in Translation – Thursday’s Special. Profile – A Tale Unfolds

February 9, 2017 at 3:16 pm

[…] Once again, special thanks to Paula for setting the challenge. […]

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Arkenaten

February 9, 2017 at 3:19 pm

Done! I was right. I could not find anything nearly as good as the Owl. Be that as it may! Hope you approve.

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/lost-in-translation-thursdays-special-profile/

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 8:24 pm
  
  Of course I do. I love your Bobbi.
  
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Thursday’s Special: Profile | A Day In The Life

February 9, 2017 at 3:29 pm

[…] Profile […]

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DailyMusings

February 9, 2017 at 3:34 pm

Here is my choice this week. My beautiful niece https://dailymusing57.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: PROFILE | Ladyleemanila

February 9, 2017 at 6:34 pm

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Bullyboy Shammypapa

February 9, 2017 at 6:53 pm

An interesting theme and a beautiful pic. For my Thursday’s Special Profile photo, visit https://travel387.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 8:25 pm
  
  Thank you, Bullyboy, for joining the challenge. I post links above so that people can check others’ entries and possibly start some interaction.
  
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  1. Bullyboy Shammypapa
    
    February 10, 2017 at 4:09 pm
    
    That’s a great idea. Paula, thank you for hosting such a nice challenge.
    
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Thursday’s Special : Profile | Retirement and beyond

February 9, 2017 at 6:54 pm

[…] See more profiles over at Paula’s […]

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joanfrankham

February 9, 2017 at 6:59 pm

Here’s my entry for this week

Thursday’s Special : Profile

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 8:25 pm
  
  Thank you for your generous entry, Joan.
  
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Thursday’s Special: Profile | WordsVisual

February 9, 2017 at 7:18 pm

[…] Linked to Paula’s Thursday Special, more here. […]

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Sue

February 9, 2017 at 7:20 pm

Wow, I come late to this, you’ve had a ton of responses! Here’s mine: https://suejudd.com/2017/02/09/thursdays-special-profile/

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2017 at 8:12 pm
  
  They came in great numbers this time and froze my laptop for half an hour – that’s why I am running late to see your response 😀
  
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  1. Sue
    
    February 9, 2017 at 8:38 pm
    
    Oh, goodness! But you’re not late….
    
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    1. Paula
      
      February 9, 2017 at 8:39 pm
      
      .. and neither were you 😛 😀 😉
      
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      1. Sue
        
        February 9, 2017 at 8:45 pm
        
        😀😀😉
        
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Linda Arthur Tejera

February 9, 2017 at 10:45 pm

That snowy owl is absolutely gorgeous! 😀

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Thursday’s Special: Profile – The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect

February 10, 2017 at 8:44 am

[…] Thurdsay’s Special: Profile […]

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Last man standing | Le Drake Noir

February 10, 2017 at 11:15 am

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

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ledrakenoir

February 10, 2017 at 11:17 am

So beautiful… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 10, 2017 at 1:11 pm
  
  And she is a darling too, so cuddly 🙂 Tack, Drake.
  
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Eureka! Mir geht ein Licht auf! | Empire of Lights

February 10, 2017 at 2:03 pm

[…] series with a contribution for Thursday’s Special at Lost in Translation. Paula wished to see profiles – and I think based on her description and the etymology, these Pictures can also be regarded […]

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brenda

February 10, 2017 at 8:14 pm

I love the attitude expressed in this profile. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 10, 2017 at 8:16 pm
  
  A friendly attitude?
  
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  1. brenda
    
    February 10, 2017 at 8:33 pm
    
    I see him being a bit vocal…friendly? Maybe more determined than friendly.
    
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    1. Paula
      
      February 10, 2017 at 8:34 pm
      
      It’s a she.
      
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      1. brenda
        
        February 10, 2017 at 8:36 pm
        
        Oh that’s why she seems so vocal…trying to get me to understand her gender. LOL, LOL
        
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thursday’s special: profile – meditative journey with saldage

February 10, 2017 at 8:31 pm

[…] this profile image in response to Lost in Translation’s photo […]

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brenda

February 10, 2017 at 8:35 pm

a profile of one of my favorite people when he was younger…much younger than he is today

https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/thursdays-special-profile/

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sunnydaysinseattle

February 11, 2017 at 1:44 am

Great capture. You must be really close!

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sonyavdg

February 11, 2017 at 6:38 am

Wow – beautiful detail

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Thursday’s Special: Profile | Middleton Road

February 13, 2017 at 9:02 am

[…] As sometimes happens, this week I have been very directly inspired by Paula’s photo setting the Thursday Special theme – this week its profile […]

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76sanfermo

February 14, 2017 at 10:24 am

I’ve posted my contribute…..(Hope IT doesn’t scare you!)
http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com

Xoxo

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