Gale force winds are making for some rough weather in my little corner of the world, so to calm things down, I’m perusing some of the smoother photos I’ve taken on my travels. The smooth, glassy structures surrounding New York’s 9/11 Memorial reflect the sky so perfectly they almost disappear.
The smoothest lake I have ever seen was Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. The surface was like a mirror of turquoise, until our little boat kicked up spray and sent ripples scudding towards a distant volcano.
The rose sellers of Rome were some seriously smooth operators; what girl doesn’t love flowers?
Highly polished stone decorated with an adorable Kokopelli, one of many artworks on sale near Canyon de Chelly.
Man and his best friend spending quality time together on the still waters of the Cle Elum river in Washington.
The smooth metallic tunnels of the train station in New Haven, CT, wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a Star Trek episode.
Hopefully I’ve smoothed the way for 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: Smooth
- 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
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xxx Ailsa
The course of true love never did run smooth. – William Shakespeare
I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony. – Peter O’Toole
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that water looks like glass! and I love that metallic tunnel
It was such a magical place, Lake Atitlan, it felt enchanted in some way. 🙂
That’s an amazing gallery of photos. Your way of writing is also interesting and nice to read 🙂 inspiring!
Thanks Mariel, I’m glad you enjoyed my post. xxx Ailsa
Earworm alert!!
No need to ask
He’s a smooth operator
Smooth operator, smooth operator
Smooth operator
Sorry – the first thing that came to my head!
Aagh, haha, now I’ll be singing that all day, nice one Jude. 🙂
I love the photo of the lake! And the smile on that girl’s face–great timing that you captured it!
Thanks Xelca, it was fascinating watching people’s reactions to being handed roses. 🙂
Lake Atitlan and the tunnel are my favourites in this smooth gallery. An interesting theme indeed – as usual! Happy Holidays!
Hurrah, you too Leya! xxx
Oh I do so want to go to Guatemala!
It’s amazing, Debbie, I hope you get to visit soon! xxx Ailsa
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Fabulous, Leya, that garlic is my favourite, so pretty! xxx
Thanks! And tasty…
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A smooth theme this week, Ailsa. I love the way you always find new and surprising ideas. And again such beautiful photos!
Here’s my smoothness: https://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2015/04/03/travel-theme-smooth/
Gorgeous selection, Marion, and that first one, yeah, that’s my kind of smooth! 🙂
Cheers then! 🙂
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Here is my entry: http://cubusregio.com/2015/04/03/weekly-travel-theme-smooth-glatten/
Lovely photos! 🙂
Thank you, Ailsa
Great photos. Love the smooth operators.
They were fabulous to watch in action, Raewyn! 🙂
I love the photo with the dog hanging over the side. It’s like he’s acting as the look-out for fish 🙂
Seriously, Joanne – I wonder if they had a system, one wag for trout, 2 wags for salmon. 🙂
Of course, because a bark would have warned the fish 😉
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Lake Attitlan in Guatemala. That looks so good. Having said that, our Western Port Bay here in Victoria can be like an absolute mirror at times. Mine is of Port Phillip Bay
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Oh wow, that water is so clear!
I enjoyed this post very much. Lovely scenes of culture and quiet.
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I like how the dog is watching the water waiting for a fish to come by. Here is my entry: https://aquamarineeyes.wordpress.com/2015/04/03/currituck-mirror/
Some really gorgeous images here, Ailsa. I love the dog in the canoe. 🙂
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Beautiful Photos. Smooth was harder than last weeks theme, but here’s my entry!
https://gemmajaneadventures.wordpress.com/2015/04/04/travel-theme-smooth/
A very smooth presentation. Lovely pictures.
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Nice challenge! I did the previous challenge but for some reason I wasn’t able to post the link at the time on your appropriate page.
Here is my post for the new theme: https://chava61.wordpress.com/2015/04/05/travel-theme-smooth/
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Love your photos this week, especially the tube!! Here’s a well-loved tortoise that’s been rubbed smooth by kids who love him! http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/04/05/travel-theme-smooth/
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Here’s Mine https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/travel-theme-smooth/
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Lovely shots, here is mine https://photographicjewells.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/smooth/
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Here is my entry. http://wp.me/p23TG1-3Os
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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