I couldn’t believe my eyes this morning when I woke up to clear skies and an unfamiliar yellow sphere shining down on this little patch of the planet. It feels like an eternity since I last saw sunshine so it was with glee that I leapt out of bed and watched a European goldfinch flit about the garden in a blur of red and yellow.
Fresh from a few blissful golden hours of sunshine, here are some more yellow sights I’ve found along the way. First up, the yellow archway of Arco de Santa Catalina in Antigua.
A vibrant yellow escalator in Seattle’s Central Library. Almost as much fun as following the yellow brick road!
Startling yellow lichen in Pleasant Valley, just before a baby elk had a traumatic encounter with the American River.
A cheeky yellow scooter abandoned on a rooftop in Georgetown.
Well, all trace of sunshine has long since departed and overcast skies are now lashing rain, so I’m going for a quick walk under cover of my cheery yellow umbrella.
Now it’s your turn so don’t be yellow, get ready with your interpretation of this week’s theme. If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Yellow
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
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Let’s get mellow yellow! xxx Ailsa
“Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.” – Pablo Picasso
Where's my backpack? 
Ooh yes, just what all us northern hemispherers need right now, a dash of bright yellow. I have a bit of a penchant for scooters (not to drive, just to look at) so I like that one especially.
There’s nothing like a little bit of yellow to put a smile on your face! 🙂
it may not be the “best” video – but the song is perfect for your YELLOW theme this week (the word yellow was chosen for a different challenge a while back – and someone sent me this video then… 😉
One of my all time favorite songs!
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What a great one, when here in Austria it’s all a bit black and white!!!http://annarashbrook.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
This is going to be difficult….can’t think I have much that is yellow….off for a hunt! I love that yellow scooter…k
Certainly a warming post! Love the sunny whimsy (and cool bird!)
Our Pablo was right!! 😉
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I loved these! That is one cheery umbrella for sure and for certain! I also loved the photo of the finch!
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What a simply beautiful little creature! Great capture!
Hi Ailsa! Here’s my take on this week’s Yellow Challenge:
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Channeling Georgia O’Keeffe… http://windagainstcurrent.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
Have you heard that Seattle sells more sunglasses per capita than anywhere else in the US? The theory is you buy them on a rare sunny day, then you forget where you put them, so the next time it’s sunny you have no idea where they are and have to buy new ones. ;o)
So, on to the most misunderstood of all the primary colors. . .
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Glad you got a little bit of sunshine, Ailsa! That yellow umbrella is sure to brighten any rainy day.
I’ve offered a yellow sunset for the challenge today http://angelinem.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
Thanks.
Awesome macro!!!
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My favourite’s the yellow are with the volcano, Ailsa. With ‘Yellow’ being the theme, I guess I could have resubmitted my blog from last week about pineapples! http://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/maui-pineapple-tour-is-golden/
But you’ve also given me a chance to post at least one photo from Death Valley (as long as you don’t agree with Sue!): http://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2077&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2
Ailsa, thanks for the great photos, and the inspiration. I thought I hadn’t seen a speck of yellow for weeks, until you made me think of this photo. http://melissashawsmith.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
It’s amazing what effect the sun can have. I would have a hard time living in the dreary climates with not nearly enough.
Oh it was so nice to see that golden orb today here in the UK too! Sunshine always makes me feel so much more cheerful. Here are my yellow contributions Ailsa – a little trip in Portugal 🙂
Jude xx
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Love the finch, but how did the scooter fly up to the roof? Here’s mine: http://wp.me/p44x96-5U
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Just after hitting ‘Publish’ on my earlier post I realised I’d forgotten about something very special and yellow… Me!
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The scooter is such fun, great choices for yellow, dear Ailsa.
Here’s my collection: http://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/travel-theme-yellow/
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Great photos Ailsa! Grab your bike and travel to Turkey and Greece for my take on your theme.http://traveltalesoflife.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
Hi Ailsa, I did a colour-specific series last year and luckily one of them was yellow.
Here it is- http://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/cheese-market-in-madurodam-den-haag-the-netherlands/
Regards Peet
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Crazy bright escalator. A good landmark when giving directions. This is the way to my yellow patch http://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/travel-theme-yellow/
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You always find such a wonderful selection of images to inspire us! I especially love the finch and the lichen! Here’s my little piece: http://theretiringsort.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
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Great selection Ailsa. Love the scooter on the roof.
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The sun was such a happy sight today Alisa! My yellow photo has me dreaming of a return trip to the tulip fields. 🙂 http://nwframeofmind.com/2014/02/07/travel-theme-yellow/
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Here’s my first one: http://wp.me/p1siR0-Kn