Category Archives: Weekly Travel Themes

Travel theme: The Four Elements

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I just caught the tail end of ‘The Fifth Element’ on television; you know the bit where Bruce Willis defeats the bad guy, saves the earth and gets the girl? Now, five elements might prove a little tricky to photograph, … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Beaches

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Temperatures soared here in Seattle this week and I headed for Alki Beach Park to beat the startling heat. I was not alone; it seemed that half the population of Seattle descended upon this 2.5 mile stretch of park, beach … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Dance

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Fresh from my twirl around a Maypole, I realise I’ve seen rather a lot of dancing recently. From the gentle sway of tulip fields in Skagit Valley…. … and the thrilling swirl of dancers during Holi … …to a spirited … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Light

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

After writing about my adventure through the Multiverse, my thoughts turned to all things light. I have a friend who has been living in Lapland for several years, well into the Arctic Circle. His tales of life in a world … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Contrast

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

With my mind’s eye (and my camera’s memory) still full of images from yesterday’s Tulip Festival, I could easily have done a flower theme this week, although I already used that as a theme during Macy’s Flower Show in NYC … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Benches

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Every park bench has a story to tell and when I see one, I can’t help dreaming up a history; a first date, a stolen kiss perhaps, an argument, tearful goodbyes, old friends laughing, children feeding birds or a couple … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Pale

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Bright and colourful photos can be show stoppers, but sometimes the palest of photographs can capture the imagination. Right now it is cherry blossom season in Seattle and the city is awash with pale pink blooms. So I had a … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I’m running just a little late, but here’s this week’s challenge. Did you know that March 29th is Smoke and Mirrors Day? The origin of this day, which celebrates all things magical and illusory, is suitably shrouded in mystery, but … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Time

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Seasons are changing and clocks are springing forward and falling back in the places around the globe that observe daylight savings time. With all this change afoot, I can’t help but think about the passing of time. Looking at past … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Green

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Well, spring is breaking out all over the Emerald City of Seattle and for some reason I am feeling a green theme might be in order this week (I wonder why?) Here are a few green sights I’ve spotted on … Continue reading →

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