The solstice is almost upon us and I for one am looking forward to the nights getting shorter. The word solstice comes from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still) referring to the point at which the sun pauses on its seasonal path (as viewed from Earth) before reversing direction. In anticipation of the upcoming solstice, I’ve collected a few photos illustrating variations of the word still.
First up, not content with a solitary living statue, here’s five of them. Plus a dog. And a pint of Guinness. Only in Dublin!
Still going strong after all these years, Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park erupting on schedule.
A rare moment of stillness in the heart of Manhattan; I took this photo just after the all-clear was given after Hurricane Irene passed close to the city. The silence was extraordinary with not a single car on the road.
Now I’m going to hold still and let you take over with your own 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: Still
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS
xxx Ailsa
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” – Lao Tzu
“The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Where's my backpack? 
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great theme again Ailsa…love the Dublin 5 !!!
Charlie is the focus of my thoughts on still this week…he does it sooooo well
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A snowstorm brings about a stillness….
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Ailsa, that statue is fabulous, but your photo with the Border Collie and Guiness takes it to a whole new level.
Here’s my submission involving stillness:
Great Blue Heron’s Grand Fish Adventure
Here’s the link to part 1 of this story in case you missed it:
Great Blue Heron’s Jaw-Dropping Day with a Fisherman
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Hi Ailsa,
Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: http://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/still/
Loved your theme and the second pic of Old Faithful is my fav. Here’s mine:
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I found this picture in my digitl shoebox for your theme: http://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/travel-theme-still/
Hi Ailsa, Here’s my interpretations of “Still”
regards Peet
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Hi Ailsa ! Here is my entry- http://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/travel-theme-still/
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Beautiful theme this week, here’s mine:http://mysardinianlife.com/2013/12/14/a-still-angel-captured-in-the-sardinian-sky/
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Hi ALISA! here’s my entry from sea-view; http://acrazychef.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/travel-theme-still/
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Glad I found some downtime to participate in this! http://beyondpaisley.net/2013/12/14/travel-theme-still/
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Love that quintet of living statues, Ailsa. Here’s my contribution to stillness – http://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/all-lies-in-stillness/
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Great theme, Ailsa. Here’s my contribution:
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Epic Great Blue Heron Swallows Ginormous Fish
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Really interesting challenge and excellent photos!
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Great pictures . Thank you for this beautiful prompt. Here’s my entry : http://architar.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/still/#more-3303
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Much needed inspiration, thanks Ailsa.
http://cocoaupnorth.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/travel-theme-still/
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Here’s mine, a very still heron waiting for his lunch: http://suejudd.com/2013/12/15/dont-frighten-the-fish/
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Great theme! This is from Prince Edward Island: http://megtraveling.com/2013/12/15/travel-theme-still/
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Another slightly contrived contribution – http://northumbrianlight.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/travel-theme-still/
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