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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: PICK A WORD – juLY 2023

I did not like my recent holiday, so I am posting old photos trying to inspire myself to travel some time again. That does not mean that I will not look at the photos that I took on my recent trip and post them, I just need time to forget the nuisance that came along with it.

Sorry if you saw those images before, but it is the best that I can do today.

The words for this month’s Pick a Word photo challenge:

FAMILIAR

SELECTED

NAUTICAL

REFRACTION

SPLENDID

familiar
selected
nautical
refraction
splendid

©PAULA BORKOVIC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

P.S. WHY DOES WORDPRESS KEEP “IMPROVING” THIS SITE. I AM PAYING TOO MUCH MONEY TO BE ANNOYED WITH THEIR FUNCTIONALITIES.

Paula
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46 responses to “THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: PICK A WORD – juLY 2023”

  1. Stepping into the light – Travel with Intent Avatar
    Stepping into the light – Travel with Intent

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  2. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Sorry to hear about your recent travels, Paula. I’m sure you’ll pull good things out of it over time.
    Anyway, I enjoyed all the images you posted and I’ve gone with refraction for my contribution: https://travelwithintent.com/2023/07/27/stepping-into-the-light/

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  3. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Hi Jo. Nothing major, no health issues, but real disappointment in hosts, quality of accommodation and general attitude. I really expected so much different.

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    1. restlessjo Avatar
      restlessjo

      Can I ask where? Not in detail, just country? Better luck next time 🩵🩵

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Of course you may. Ireland – West coast. From Doolin to Portmagee over Dingle. They think we are there cause of them, not the other way around. I had a complete different picture of this nation.

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        1. restlessjo Avatar
          restlessjo

          A shame because it’s a beautiful country. We visited Rome in May and it was pure madness, but beautiful 🤣🩵. Mostly we’ve stayed in Portugal which has plenty of beauty of its own. One day I’ll make it to Croatia. Stay well!

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          1. Paula Avatar
            Paula

            Not that beautiful.

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  4. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    From a 7th grade textbook, in the chapter on advertising: “If you can’t make a product better, make it harder to get into.” 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I did not get this

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      1. Judy Avatar
        Judy

        I’m also frustrated with WP “improving” -making harder – what worked great.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Oh yes, sorry I forgot about my earlier complaint. Thank you. 😊

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          1. Judy Avatar
            Judy

            You’re welcome. 😉

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  5. Haiku: Beach Huts – Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey Avatar
    Haiku: Beach Huts – Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey

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  6. whippetwisdom Avatar
    whippetwisdom

    Beautiful images as always dear Paula and so sorry to hear about your recent holiday. We find our zen close to home and always discover something new, even in the familiar: https://whippetwisdom.com/2023/07/27/haiku-beach-huts-2/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you for your lovely entry 🙂

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  7. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Sorry about your recent trip. I enjoyed your “make up” photos, especially the last two. As for WP, don’t even get me started. When things are working perfectly well, why change them????

    janet

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Janet, thank you. When I look at my post on my phone, some images are weirdly distorted. What did you use to see the post?

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      1. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        I was on my laptop and they looked fine. I just checked via my iPhone and they looked fine also.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Huge thanks, Janet.

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  8. Five Wet and Wonderful Words – pictures imperfect blog Avatar
    Five Wet and Wonderful Words – pictures imperfect blog

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  9. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    Splendid, indeed! The last one in particular but really all of them. My favourite though, is the duck, it looks so mischievous.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Duck is my favourite too 😉

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  10. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    Paula – gorgeous as always. I haven’t been well for a long time because of illness and death in my family, but I feel I am slowly coming back to myself again now. Sorry to hear about your trip, but those things will pass. ♥
    I will have a go at your July challenge – glad to be back.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Dear Ann-Christine I am really sorry for your hardship and loss. Thank you for letting me know and welcome back 🤗

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      1. Leya Avatar
        Leya

        Thank you, dearest Paula. I am on my way…🙂

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  11. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Hi Paula, some great images even if they have been seen before, I do that all the time…. Sad to hear about your trip, but these things happen sometimes.oh, and grrr to WP

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  12. Thursday’s Special : Pick a Word – July 2023 | WordsVisual

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  13. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Hi Paula, finally put a post together for your challenge- sadly no new images, but at least I’m showing willing! : https://suejudd.com/2023/07/28/thursdays-special-pick-a-word-july-2023/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I love them, Sue. Thank you so much.

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        Thanks!

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  14. Gallery: pick a word (July 2023) - Travel with me Avatar
    Gallery: pick a word (July 2023) – Travel with me

    […] to them but new and fresh to those who follow their posts. My first photo for this month’s Pick a Word challenge from Paula may do just that. I’ve shared shots of our local park many times before and […]

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  15. Toonsarah Avatar
    Toonsarah

    I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your holiday Paula 🤗 Nevertheless you have, as always, given us an interesting set of words to play with! Here’s my offering:https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-pick-a-word-july-2023/ As for yours, the selective edit on the turkey is super, the light in ‘nautical’ is lovely and that last shot (Torres del Paine? Or somewhere else in Patagonia??) is stunning 😮🗻⛰

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hi Sarah, the lake shot is from the Dolomites. I have never travelled outside Europe, but I am happy it made you think of Patagonia 😀 Thank you. I am very happy that you like my photos.

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      1. Toonsarah Avatar
        Toonsarah

        And I’ve never been to the Dolomites but with scenery like that maybe I should!

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          There are some really breathtaking sites there, for those who love mountains.

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    Pick a Word – July 2023 – bushboys world

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  17. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Hi Paula, The duck made me smile. The samples are splendid as always. Shit holidays are crap because you are paying for the crap you put up with. The next one will make up for it I am sure.
    I use a PC most of the time and maybe because I am doing stuff all the time, I am used to the changes but that last one making it harder to have a link open in a new tab is frustrating.
    Anyway here’s my lot xx

    Pick a Word – July 2023

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      As it often happens, I was late to comment on your post. Sorry about it, Brian. Of all the shots, the familiar one really made gape. Thank you.

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        That’s OK Paula. That familiar photo is the road to my place 🙂

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  18. Aletta - nowathome Avatar
    Aletta – nowathome

    Great photos Paula. Sorry about your holiday! I’ve also used photos that I’ve posted previously!

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    Thursday’s Special: Pick A Word – July 2023 – nowathome

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  22. lifelessons Avatar
    lifelessons

    I absolutely agree about the changes. Leave it like it is! That said… Your rainbow shot is idyllic….

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you dear Judy 🙂

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