Wild Weekly Photo Challenge: Black and White / Travel Theme: International Womens’ Day
“Women hold up half the sky.”
Mao Zedong
This week we celebrate International Womens’ Day, which is the subject of Ailsa’s Travel Theme. Since the Wild Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Black & White, I’ve combined the two themes by presenting some of my favorite black and white shots of the grandmothers, mothers, sisters and daughters of Southeast Asia.
“The test of civilization is its estimate of women.”
George William Curtis
While the role of today’s women may be multi-faceted, and our status may vary widely from one country to another, there can be no argument about our importance in shaping the next generation.
“Women love always: when earth slips from them, they take refuge in heaven.”
George Sand
“Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister?”
Alice Walker
“There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.”
Alphonse de Lamaratine
I will close with a hope that some day all sisters, whether related by blood or simply by gender, may enjoy their childhoods, find contentment throughout their lives, and grow old gracefully, surrounded by love in a world filled with peace.
I’m participating in the onlineadventure travel and photography magazine LetsBeWild.com’s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge for bloggersThis week’s Challenge is: Black and White!
To see more of Ailsa’s Where’s my Backpack Travel Theme look here.
Here’s to the women of the world! The portraits are superb, Tina and the quotations are well chosen. Pretty effective in b’n w 🙂
Thanks so much Liz. It was a favorite post for me – so much character in the faces.
so beautiful
Thanks Anne! I love having the photo of Monty on my site 🙂
Thanks so much Anne.
Very moving images and choice of accompanying quotes. Great work!
Thanks bery much sph3re! I’m enjoying your photography as well!
Thanks sph3re! A lovely compliment from a wonderful photographer.
Wonderful series! Absolutely!
Thank you Bente!
Great series Tina !
These are beautiful!
Thanks Lynda :-). Probably not what they had in mind for the challenge but a god mix of themes for me 🙂
Sassy Sisters–my favorite. You caught an awesome personality there!
She was a real pistol Cindy! Thanks for your comment.
Great BW’s. It should be women’s day every day considering the how far from equality we still are (everywhere).
Thanks Dan – wouldn’t THAT be nice!?!?
Great choices of images Tina for B&W Photography full of mix up emotions for me ,…..Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
Thanks so much Jake. Glad you liked them.
wonderful B&W portrait gallery, Tina!
Thanks FT!
Beautiful Tina, simply beautiful…
Thanks so much Jen
They are all so beautiful and the black and white gives them a serenity and the love shines through
Thanks Pommepal. I agree with you on the black and white. Glad the challenge made me think about it!
These photographs truly say it all. Well done .. fabulous.
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Thanks for your lovely compliment Isadora!
Wow!!! 🙂
Well thanks!!!
this brings tears to my eyes……how touching & heart warming!
Ah, thanks April – so happy you appreciated them.
These are lovely portraits, Tina. They are all excellent for the Black and White and Travel themes, respectively. 🙂
Thanks so much Imelda. They were all wonderful subjects
These are beautiful images!
Thanks very much TRS! Appreciate your comment.
Thanks so much TRS!
Beautiful!
Thanks so much Ksenia!
All so beautiful Tina – You captured an untold moving story with each one. Sassy sisters my personal fav. d
What a lovely compliment, thanks Diane. Those faces are priceless, aren’t they?!
Beautiful, poignant images, Tina. Thank you for such a lovely post on IWD!
Thanks Sherry. Happy IWD to you too!
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Inspiring images and rendered gently and kindly.
Thank you Sally. A worthy subject
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And, ahh yes, sisters are the be:)
Never had one, always wanted one :-(. But that sassy little girl and her adorable little sister reminded me of how I think it would feel! Thanks for your comment!
thanks for interpreting my typo :)). My sister is the best!
Thank you for the beautiful post, Tina! I share with your hope and wish women are “surrounded by love in a world filled with peace” — well said!
Thank you Amy. It’s nice that there’s a day that makes us stop and think about others less fortunate than we are, isn’t it?
Absolutely! It does take maturity to not being self-centered and self promoting, and I have very little tolerance for that. Making a difference for the less fortunate is another level and is my personal goal…
These are wonderful. Love B&W portraits.
Thanks so much-for your comment and your visit!
You are welcome. I always follow your blog.
What lovely photos to accompany your thought-provoking quotes. Wonderful, Tina.
Thank you Jane. They were all good subjects!
Tina, I loved these. Beautiful faces and messages.
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Thanks Sharon! See you soon.
The photo of the grandmother is stunning. Happy Women’s Day, Tina.
Thanks very much Marion. A personal favorite.
Photographs filled with warmth,love and strong characters. Beautiful series!
Thank you bery much J. I enjoy your blog as well
I love this post very much, Tina. Wonderful and endearing with so many feelings…speaking to me from the photos. And also from the quotes.
Thank you Ese, a lovely compliment!
I love your pic so much!!!
Thanks Follygirl!
Excellent blog Tina! Wonderful tribute to women everywhere.
Thank you Joy. I loved your snow shots!
I don’t knw which was lovelier – the black and white photos or the quotes. Both were very moving.
Thanks ML :-). Appreciate your lovely compliment!
Thanks Tina, beautiful black and white photos…loved your captions and quotes.
Thanks Roo. Hope alls well w you!
Very beautiful post! Thank you! Z
Thanks Z! Enjoyed yours as well.
Incredible photos and thoughts Tina!
Thanks so much Eric!
What a great combination of challenges!! I love black and white portraits. Your photos are great for both challenges. 🙂
Thanks Catbird! I find your life fascinating!! You go girl 🙂
Thanks so much, Tina!
Beautiful post, Tina, and a hope we all share. xxx
Thanks Ailsa, and for the thought-provoking challenge too!
Every day it seems there is more distressing news from somewhere in the world, so it was a day I felt compelled to write about. So glad you joined in. xxx
Tina, moved by photos and captions. Yes, to grow old gracefully. K
Thanks Kath – yep, with you on that grow old thing 🙂
beautiful moments. BW makes it more … valuable (IMHO)
Thank you Ryan. B&W does seem a bit more serious, doesn’t it? Appreciate your comment.
yes. there’s just something special about B&W.
Lovely sentiment!
Thanks Jane, my sister from another mother.
Aw, I’m so lucky!