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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: DARKNESS AND LIGHT

“They say there is no light without dark, no good without evil, no male without female, no right without wrong. That nothing can exist if it’s direct opposite does not also exist.”

― Laurell K. Hamilton, Incubus Dreams

 

Darkness and light

©PAULA BORKOVIC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

In celebration of winter solstice which is today,  Thursday, December 21,  for anyone living north of the equator,  I decided to go with “Darkness and Light” as the weekly theme of this Thursday’s Special.  

 

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55 responses to “THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: DARKNESS AND LIGHT”

  1. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Wishing you peace, light and all the joys of the festive season Paula. I waited till 8 for your post to go up but I’m now on my way to York to meet up with James. Maybe I can join you later. Sending hugs xx

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Have fun dear Jo. Hugs back. xo

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  2. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    A great theme Paula, and what a fantastic image. The patterns in the water and the sloping land all lead us to that gorgeous light.
    And wonderful music to go with it – perfect title and perfect melody. Thank you for such a relaxing post on a hectic day. Happy solstice Paula

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I captured this around this time last year. This year (the part after the holiday) has been so hectic and the work promises hell in the next year. Debbie, please forgive me for not finding time to check out blogs.

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  3. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    A perfect image and challenge for the winter solstice, Paula. I will be back later 🙂

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  4. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Love this week’s theme and the music too Paula! Will be back! ❤

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      ❤ ❤

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  6. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    I am wishing you a merry Hogswatch or whatever you wish to celebrate around this time of year when dark and light balance each other out. Peace and a wonderful time, and all the best for the new year! I had to include Hogswatch after my light offering: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/do-you-not-know-that-in-darkness-the-eyes-open-wider/

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  8. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    Lovely theme Paula and your photo shows it off beautifully. Mine https://irenewaters19.com/2017/12/21/darkness-and-light-thursdays-special/
    I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Cheers Irene

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you so much, Irene, and thank you for the jaw-dropping entry.

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  9. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    Such a beautiful image Paula, such a peaceful post and so very apt for this time of the year. Blessings to you ✨

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  10. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    A beautiful photo and lovely music, Paula. It’s so true there is opposition in all things. You can’t know the good, without experiencing the bad; health without sickness; happiness without sadness, etc. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

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  12. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    The shapes and colours draw me into the water, enchanted by the suns glow to the wonderful colours of the sky. So love this photo Paula.
    It seems that I am posting Moon photos for your challenges. Again the Moon and you have been an inspiration. xx

    Thursdays Special: Darkness and Light

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It warms my heart to read you, B. I am having a super difficult time at work and it is only just a beginning. Will write when I can.

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        Thank you. Will write before Christmas. Hope you can have a wonderful Christmas x

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  13. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    And the music was so relaxing while composing my post ❤

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      ❤

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  14. arv! Avatar
    arv!

    Just so stunning!

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  16. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Love that image, Paula! Wishing you a lovely Christmas, and all the best for 2018….here’s to some great photographs!

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  18. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Well, Paula, if I were the fairy godmother, my first magic trick would be to reduce your work load. Short of that, am sending love and best wishes for the holiday and beyond. Thank you too for hosting all these brilliant challenges. Your photos are always so original and inspirational. You’ve given us so many treats this year.

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  20. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    Sunset and sunrise — both give us that sense of balance, though I like sunrise because of it’s poetic inference of continuation.

    And that is a beautiful sunrise!

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  21. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    I forgot – post up at: https://teepee12.com/2017/12/21/night-and-light-thursdays-special/

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  22. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    And have a wonderful restful holiday!

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  24. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Love this image! Wishing you a lovely Christmas, and all the best for 2018

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  25. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    Wishing you all the peace this beautful photo conveys Paula. We for one are quite happy to have the daylight increasing from this moment onward. 🙂

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  27. Woolly Muses Avatar
    Woolly Muses

    Merry Christmas to one and all..with a safe and prosperous New Year to follow.

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  29. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Veramente unica!
    Buon Natale,
    A.

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  31. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Have I already Wished you a Happy Christmas and a Creative 2018? If not, I am now! And here’s my post: https://suejudd.com/2017/12/22/darkness-and-light/

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  35. brenda Avatar
    brenda

    HI Paula! It’s been awhile.It seems my WordPress Reader isn’t picking up on blogs I follow…sigh. I love the music included on this post as it invites me to visualize the sunrise in your image. Wouldn’t it be great if nature provided us with such soundtracks during moment such as this! A wondrous moment you have shared…thank you.

    https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/12/22/darkness-and-light/

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  36. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    A perfect photo for the winter solstice. My favourite sunset occurred a few days earlier, but will remain in my heart for some time to come. The winter sunsets are truly the best part of this time of year. Stay positive Paula throughout 2018.

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  38. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Sorry things are so fraught for you, Paula! When will it ever end? I hope you can find peace, calm and maybe a good giggle this Christmas 🙂 🙂

    Six word Saturday

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  42. nwatkins23 Avatar
    nwatkins23

    I like the serenity of your sunset image Paula. Once again, you have selected an inspiring topic for Thursday’s Special, so I have submitted my contribution from Stonehenge. Season’s greetings to all.

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  44. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Love that music Paula- here’s my choice this week https://dailymusing57.com/2017/12/26/thursdays-special-4/

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  45. Homero Avatar
    Homero

    Merry christmas.

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  47. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    A bit late – but still…A lovely picture for us, Paula! I just had to contribute too, wishing you a peaceful and Happy New Year!
    https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/thursdays-special-darkness-and-light/

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  48. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    Hi Paula, like you I have had a very stressful end of year. I stopped blogging for some months because of it but am now back again with a new blog. Thanks for your inspiring challenge and for the change to reflect on 2017. I hope 2018 brings you inner calm. All the best – Suzanne
    https://bloggingcalmandchaos.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/the-flood/

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