Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique / Sunday Post: HOPE

“A unicorn is somebody who knows they’re magical and isn’t afraid to show it.”

Brittany S. Pierce

UNICORN

I try very hard to post only high-quality photos, but I could not resist posting an awful photo I took last night with my i-phone (a great reminder to ALWAYS have a camera with you!). We were out with friends in downtown Charleston, SC when I saw this unicorn walking along on the opposite side. Nope, not an ad or a promotion for the store behind her. I waited for a stop light to change and crossed over to ask her for a close-up; she happily obliged 🙂

UNICORN II

I asked her why the Unicorn head and she answered “Just for fun.” I’m not sure if it was the current Weekly Photo Challenge, “Unique”, that prompted me to take the photos or if the moment simply demanded saving, but whatever the reason, I felt like sharing it with my friends in the blogosphere. To me, it was the definition of UNIQUE 🙂

On another note, Jake’s Sunday Post this week is “HOPE”. So, do you think she HOPED to be noticed? Did she HOPE if she wore the head she’d feel mythical and fantastic? Is she HOPING to “Pump up at the Planet”? Should we all HOPE that more people develop a light-hearted spirit and become willing to look ridiculous in the HOPE that they will bring a smile to someone else’s day? I’m not sure, but I do HOPE you enjoyed this one 🙂

For more entries in the Weekly Photo Challenge, click here . For more on Jake’s Sunday Post, look here.

Tags: photography, postaday, Sunday Post, unicorn, weekly challenge, word-a-week

58 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique / Sunday Post: HOPE”

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frizztext on May 22, 2013 at 9:12 am said:

dear Tina,
now I remember, that I once answered, when a little girl asked me, that no unicorn exists. Then the little girl cried a river, I felt very bad. Oh if I had your photo already as a document!

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Naomi Baltuck on February 9, 2013 at 3:21 am said:

Delightful, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on February 9, 2013 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Thanks Naomi!
  
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Photography Journal Blog on February 6, 2013 at 7:50 am said:

I just love this!

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frizztext on February 5, 2013 at 11:06 am said:

once a little girl – aged 8 – cried, because I had told her: “There are no unicorns existing anywhere…” – now I realize, I did very wrong …

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- Tina Schell on February 5, 2013 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  :-). That is a very sweet story FT. Thanks for sharing!
  
  Sent from my iPhone
  
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poppytump on February 5, 2013 at 3:32 am said:

Lucky you Tina! I’ve always wanted to meet a Unicorn 😀

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- Tina Schell on February 5, 2013 at 7:54 am said:
  
  :-D. She was adorable!
  
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Jo Bryant on February 5, 2013 at 2:12 am said:

Tina this was perfect…it really made me smile. I love her attitude – just for fun – I wish more did things for exactly that reason

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- Tina Schell on February 5, 2013 at 7:53 am said:
  
  Thanks Jo. May have something to do with her age :-). She did seem to be recalling enjoying her little prank tho!
  
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Linda Wyatt on February 4, 2013 at 9:21 pm said:

This whole scene you captured cracked me up ! Before I saw the Unicorn saw the sign ” Pump up at the Planet”. … There is a good reason I am not behind the Lens! Delightful reflection …. Hope –

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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 9:32 pm said:
  
  LOL Linda, glad you enjoyed 🙂
  
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restlessjo on February 4, 2013 at 1:14 pm said:

I love a fun approach to a challenge, and you certainly shared a smile or two, Tina.

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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 3:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jo!
  
  Sent from my iPhone
  
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april kanew on February 4, 2013 at 12:08 pm said:

WOW…love this soooo much…..your words so WELL SPOKEN!!! WOW!!!

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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks April!
  
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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Many thanks April!
  
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twoscamps on February 4, 2013 at 12:06 pm said:

Unique indeed. “Just for fun” made me smile:)

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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  Happy to make you smile! That was the goal 🙂
  
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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Me too!! Thanks for visiting 🙂
  
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Frank Raba on February 4, 2013 at 6:05 am said:

I think she was one toke over the line; or very ugly!

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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 6:58 am said:
  
  Didn’t think of that :-D. She sounded adorable!
  
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Pam kaspers on February 3, 2013 at 11:27 pm said:

You never know what and where you will find a photo moment. You gotta love the iPhone.

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- Tina Schell on February 4, 2013 at 6:58 am said:
  
  You got that right!
  
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Pride in Photos Photography on February 3, 2013 at 8:55 pm said:

This happens to me too. Just when you think you can leave the camera home…the most unique event happens…sigh☺

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  Always the way, thank goodness for the I-phone!
  
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jakesprinter on February 3, 2013 at 6:51 pm said:

I hope you have a unique entry again next week Tina ,
So wonderful and truly unique thanks for sharing my friend 🙂

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 10:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jake! Love the challenges!
  
  Sent from my iPad
  
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Madelaine on February 3, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:

LOL…..that is definitely unique!

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 11:00 pm said:
  
  ThAnks MadelIne! Very in-cahrlestonish!
  
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Jane Lurie on February 3, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:

Strange, that is!

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Jane Lurie on February 3, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:

Strang indeed and good timing for your photo challenge!

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  Especially for Charleston 🙂
  
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Amy on February 3, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:

Unique for sure 😀

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Amy!
  
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mrscarmichael on February 3, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

you’re forgiven.

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  LOL 🙂 Thanks for that!!
  
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Suzie on February 3, 2013 at 2:19 pm said:

Good one! It was fun to be with you for that one! Love her sense of humor and your always alert eye for the new and individual!

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Suz! Glad you were there to “share the moment”!
  
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Jeannie on February 3, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

This has to be my all time favorite… sometimes things find you.. just think you didn’t have to travel continents or time zones. “Unique ” and “Hope” right in front of you on King st. maybe.? The best Tina!

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:
  
  Good Guess, King Street by Basil. Thanks Jeannie!
  
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Esenga' s Voice on February 3, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

🙂 That is unique! How often does one meet a unicorn in the street?! And the quote is spot on, Tina.

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Ese!
  
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greenmackenzie on February 3, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:

Brillant…and never to be seen again 🙂

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 1:12 pm said:
  
  🙂 You never know! Thanks for stopping by.
  
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The Palladian Traveler on February 3, 2013 at 12:22 pm said:

Thank God for the iPhone. Maybe you need to upgrade to the 5. In any event, like a good reporter, you were on the scene and brought home the visual bacon, or, in this case, a unicorn.

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 12:24 pm said:
  
  Hmmm…..you’re right 🙂 My IPhone 4 IS getting a bit long in the tooth 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Tom!
  
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Sharon Buehler on February 3, 2013 at 12:05 pm said:

I HOPE she won her bet!

Sharon Buehler 843-442-9602 (cell)

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- Tina Schell on February 3, 2013 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  LOL! Never thought of that 🙂 Very un-Charleston-like. Must have been an out-of-towner.
  
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