Travel Theme: Couples
“Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”
Albert Camus
Alisa of Where’s My Backpack , a fun and interesting travel blog, is doing a weekly travel theme and invites the bloggers among us to participate. This week her theme, Couples, caught my eye. There are all kinds of couples, and many of them have found their way into my lens. Here’s a sampling of some of my favorites. 🙂
From the Avian world:
“Birds of a feather flock together.”
Democritus
And from our friends in the animal kingdom:
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Helen Keller
From just around the corner….
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”
YOKO ONO
And last but not least, from the world of flora:
Somehow, no matter your species, genus or family, there is a need for connection. Love, friendship, partnership, marriage, mating…..call it what you will, in whatever form, it’s better together.
- Skywatching Couple – Nikon D/300s, Nikkor 10-24mm @24mm, F/11, 1/50, ISO 200
- Ostrich Couple – Nikon D/50, 70-200mm @340mm*, f/4.8, 1/1250, ISO 200
- Heron Couple – Nikon D/300s, Nikkor 70-200mm @340mm*, f/8, 1/1250, ISO 1250
- Egret Couple – Nikon D/300s, Nikkor 70-200mm @200mm, f/11, 1/60, ISO 400
- Giraffe Couple – Nikon D/50, Nikkor 70-200mm @120mm, f/4.8, 1/500, ISO 200
- Elephant Couple – Nikon D/50, Nikkor 70-200mm @120mm, f/4.8, 1/125, ISO 640
- Squirrel Couple – Nikon D/50, Nikkor 70-200mm @320mm*, f/4.8, 1/125, ISO 200
- Horse Couple – Nikon D/300s, Nikkor 18-200mm @27mm, f/16, 1/50, ISO 250
- Plant Couple- Nikon D/300s, Nikkor 18-200mm @ 150mm, f/5.6, 1/20, ISO 800
* Lens extended using Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E
Absolutely wonderful, Tina. A great morning boost! Elephants seem to have the most understanding, compassion and love for each other.
b
Thanks barb. The elephants ARE incredible. Beyond words really
They’re all amazing but the elephants are so dear! ML
I agree. The seem so human, don’t they! Thanks for your comment Mary Lynn! T
Love this one!
Jackie
Thanks jack!
What a beautiful thought. Each picture put a smile on my face. Thank you for the Sunday smile. 🙂
:-). My pleasure pam! Glad you enjoyed.
T
OMG…..absolutely love these….how touching!!!
Thanks april, love how the animals pair up just as we do!
T
This may be your best. Just wonderful!!!
Wow, lovely praise Kathy, thanks very much!
Lovely theme and great shots! The Camus quote is a life-long favorite. Thanks for the moment of inspiration.
My pleasure GF! Happy to shorten your ride with a pleasant distraction:-) drive safe, see you soon. T
Agreed, great pictures and topic for a Sunday morning. Love the elephants. K
:-). Elephants, hard not to like!
You’ve got such a talent for capturing precious moments.
Ahhh, thanks guys! Wasn’t there a line of products called “Precious Moments”? Think I’m infringing on a trademark?? LOL
Tina,
Each of these pictures brought a smile to my face. What a wonderful collection and I especially enjoyed the quotations with each. Who knew Camus could make so much sense!!!! You are a wonderful artist.
Carole D.
Thanks Carole – Sunday smiles; it doesn’t get much better than that! I shall try to live up to your “artist” designation :0)
Tina these are just spectacular! What a great theme!
Thanks Donna! I thought so too 🙂
I love these! I love the crispness and the dynamics of the egrets but really each one is very special.
Thanks Jeannie! Don’t you just love Sunday mornings ?!