Seeing as I just left you in Kilmore Quay, gazing at the horizon, I thought that might be an interesting theme for this week because horizons are fun to play with. Putting the horizon high up in the frame of your photograph draws attention to the foreground like in this shot of Yellowstone Park
… and this shot of the Far Rockaways.
A high horizon also enhances the sense of distance in this photo taken from Alki Beach.
Placing the horizon low in the picture frame is great for dramatic sunsets.
It’s supposed to be against “the rules” to put the horizon in the centre of the frame, but it can work if you’ve got a reflection going on like this shot of the Roman Forum…
..and anyway, sometimes it’s just fun to break the rules because you feel like it.
Are you ready to get horizontal? 😉 If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme (everyone’s welcome) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Horizons
- 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
Life rarely presents fully finished photographs. An image evolves, often from a single strand of visual interest – a distant horizon, a moment of light, a held expression. – Sam Abell
Between two worlds life hovers like a star, twixt night and morn, on the horizon’s verge. – Lord Byron
Where's my backpack? 
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Thanks for another set of fabulous photos, Ailsa. Here’s my horizon. http://jennysotherstuff.wordpress.com/2014/08/16/travel-theme-horizon-waikiki/
Come and check out Shanghai and the ever changing skyline…
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Another great theme Ailsa – I didn’t realise how many horizon photos I had 🙂 https://sasieology.wordpress.com/2014/08/16/travel-theme-horizons/
Wow! Great photos!
http://trzypotrzyblog.blogspot.com/2014/08/travel-theme-horizons.html
The first photo is just amazing! Missed you Ailsa, not intentional !
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Ok, found your link ! I’m in !
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Thanks! http://wp.me/p2dwKf-1Bi
great subject, so many opportunities for photos. here is my entry http://wp.me/p3FrDU-tP
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All marvellous – my pick is the first one though. That horizon is special!
http://wp.me/p1hCI2-3G8 Yellowstone!
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Ailsa – I loved the theme this week and your examples really inspired me to go through my own photos. My favorite is Yellowstone – I love the colors and textures! But they were all good. Thanks!
http://livingtheseasons.com/2014/08/16/travel-theme-horizon/
Nancy
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Hi Ailsa, your photos are breathtaking. Nice and inspiring collection. Here is my link-
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These are fabulous shot; I particularly like the first one. Here’s my contribution: http://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/travel-theme-horizon/
Hi Ailsa,
Love your Yellowstone shot. Good choice of theme. I thought it would only be ocean and beach shots but as it usually happens more interpretations appear. Regards Peet
Here are mine:
https://pdjpix.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=7145&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2
Great photos Ailsa! They made me think of the horizon photos I’d taken during my recent trip to Uganda, Turkey and Russia. I’ve collected some together in my latest post.
Heres the link you’ll need of course – http://wp.me/p2WFNg-lh
That picture of Yellowstone looks like it comes from an alien planet.
Hi Ailsa, thank you for sharing such lovely images and for the inspiration. Here’s my take on the theme, http://cocoaupnorth.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/on-the-horizon/
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Here is my entry for this week 🙂
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All great!p pretty! Here’s mine http://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/travel-theme-horizons/
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Here’s my entry: http://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/when-morning-gilds-the-skies-for-ailsas-travel-theme/
Alisa, those are some of the most amazing shots I have ever seen –
how wonderful our natural world is
(especially when viewed with the help of such a skilled photographer!!)
Thank you for sharing them –
Emma 🙂
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Hi Ailsa and everybody friends !
Here my entries for this week
Hope you enjoy !
Ciao ciao
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Love the Yellowstone one, too! Here’s mine: http://suejudd.com/2014/08/17/4319/
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Silhouettes on the city horizon at sunset… http://windagainstcurrent.com/2014/08/17/city-sunset-silhouettes/