Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Thematic Photographic: On the Water


This week, Carmi's theme is On the Water, and people have been posting 
beautiful water pictures - go here to see.


In all of these, I am the one "on the water".


Crossing the Bosphorus by ferry:



On a cruise boat, looking at the Old Port in Antalya, Turkey:



Another ferry trip, this time across the Dardanelles:




Views and villages on the Cinque Terre, Italy - from the water:






Coming in to Portofino, Italy, on yet another ferry boat:





For whatever we lose (like a you or a me),
It's always our self we find in the sea.
~ e.e.cummings

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17 comments:

  1. Lisa ShaferJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    The pics with the colorful buildings at the water's edge appeal to me most tonight. :)

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM

      Thanks Lisa. I would really like to go back there. Sigh.

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  2. 21 WitsJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I feel like I've just glimpsed my dream vacation! All totally amazing photos of incredible spots on the bluest of waters. The quote by e.e.cummings is perfect as he is!

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:24 PM

      Thank you Karen! He is one of my favourite poets :)
      Feel free to dream your way into my pics!!

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  3. MedicatedMooJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    These are all stunning - Cinque Terre grabbed at my heart because it features in our plans to visit this year :)

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:08 PM

      Oh I really hope you get there, Kath - it is absolutely fantastic. You must go!!

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  4. Elephant's ChildJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Water is always such a benison. And (important for one with my sea legs - none) all of this water was CALM as well as beautiful. Thank you.

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      "Benison" - what a lovely calm-sounding word.

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  5. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©January 10, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Cinque Terre is so pretty!

    Maybe someday...
    ~

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Just do it, thunder. I used to say "someday..." too

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  6. Bob ScotneyJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful places that I would love to visit in reality. I can always hope. In the meantime I'll have to make do with your pictures.

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      Thanks Bob. I feel the same way when I look at your lovely shots of England and elsewhere. The UK is in my planner for 2014 - if the planets align themselves kindly...

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  7. Rick WatsonJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    These make me want to travel. Thanks so much for sharing.
    R

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      Thank you Rick - and thanks for dropping by :)

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  8. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)January 12, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    i love your 'on the water' shots!! beautiful!!

    and the ee cummings quote...perfect!!

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    1. AlexiaJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:48 PM

      Thank you laura. Don't you love his poems? :)

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  9. carmilevyJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Absolutely stunning how life can literally be built right into the seashore. I've always been entranced by seaside communities, and wish the practicalitles of life - you know, raising kids, working, etc. - didn't have to get in the way all the time. What I wouldn't give to live in any one of these places.

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