Wild Weekly Photo Challenge: Black and White / Travel Theme: International Womens’ Day

“Women hold up half the sky.”

Mao Zedong

NEXT GENERATION

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.

PROUD HMONG GRANDMOTHER

“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.

WORKING MOTHER

“Women love always: when earth slips from them, they take refuge in heaven.”

George Sand

BIG SISTER

“Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister?”

Alice Walker

SASSY SISTERS

“There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.”

Alphonse de Lamaratine

HARD ROAD AHEAD

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.

89 thoughts on “Wild Weekly Photo Challenge: Black and White / Travel Theme: International Womens’ Day”

Nature on the Edge on April 7, 2013 at 9:09 am said:

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 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 7, 2013 at 9:12 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Liz. It was a favorite post for me – so much character in the faces.
  
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mydogablog.com on March 25, 2013 at 6:50 am said:

so beautiful

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- Tina Schell on March 25, 2013 at 10:33 am said:
  
  Thanks Anne! I love having the photo of Monty on my site 🙂
  
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- Tina Schell on March 25, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Anne.
  
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sph3re on March 24, 2013 at 11:23 pm said:

Very moving images and choice of accompanying quotes. Great work!

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- Tina Schell on March 25, 2013 at 10:36 am said:
  
  Thanks bery much sph3re! I’m enjoying your photography as well!
  
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- Tina Schell on March 25, 2013 at 10:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks sph3re! A lovely compliment from a wonderful photographer.
  
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bentehaarstad on March 19, 2013 at 6:45 pm said:

Wonderful series! Absolutely!

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- Tina Schell on March 19, 2013 at 9:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you Bente!
  
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Max510 on March 15, 2013 at 2:17 pm said:

Great series Tina !

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LyndaMichele on March 14, 2013 at 9:57 am said:

These are beautiful!

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- Tina Schell on March 14, 2013 at 10:07 am said:
  
  Thanks Lynda :-). Probably not what they had in mind for the challenge but a god mix of themes for me 🙂
  
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cindybruchman on March 11, 2013 at 9:38 am said:

Sassy Sisters–my favorite. You caught an awesome personality there!

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- Tina Schell on March 11, 2013 at 10:37 am said:
  
  She was a real pistol Cindy! Thanks for your comment.
  
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dmgartphoto on March 10, 2013 at 3:38 pm said:

Great BW’s. It should be women’s day every day considering the how far from equality we still are (everywhere).

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- Tina Schell on March 10, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dan – wouldn’t THAT be nice!?!?
  
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jakesprinter on March 10, 2013 at 10:30 am said:

Great choices of images Tina for B&W Photography full of mix up emotions for me ,…..Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 10, 2013 at 10:32 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Jake. Glad you liked them.
  
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frizztext on March 10, 2013 at 7:37 am said:

wonderful B&W portrait gallery, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on March 10, 2013 at 9:10 am said:
  
  Thanks FT!
  
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quite simply on March 10, 2013 at 5:51 am said:

Beautiful Tina, simply beautiful…

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- Tina Schell on March 10, 2013 at 9:14 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Jen
  
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pommepal on March 10, 2013 at 5:12 am said:

They are all so beautiful and the black and white gives them a serenity and the love shines through

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- Tina Schell on March 10, 2013 at 9:15 am said:
  
  Thanks Pommepal. I agree with you on the black and white. Glad the challenge made me think about it!
  
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Inside the Mind of Isadora on March 10, 2013 at 12:09 am said:

These photographs truly say it all. Well done .. fabulous.
Isadora
http://isadoraartandphotography.com/2013/03/09/travel-theme-international-womens-day/

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- Tina Schell on March 10, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thanks for your lovely compliment Isadora!
  
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My Life Afterglow on March 9, 2013 at 8:11 pm said:

Wow!!! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 10:15 pm said:
  
  Well thanks!!!
  
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april kanew on March 9, 2013 at 1:37 pm said:

this brings tears to my eyes……how touching & heart warming!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 3:51 pm said:
  
  Ah, thanks April – so happy you appreciated them.
  
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Imelda on March 9, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

These are lovely portraits, Tina. They are all excellent for the Black and White and Travel themes, respectively. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 3:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Imelda. They were all wonderful subjects
  
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The Retiring Sort on March 9, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:

These are beautiful images!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 3:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much TRS! Appreciate your comment.
  
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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much TRS!
  
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ks3nia on March 9, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:

Beautiful!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Ksenia!
  
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diane s on March 9, 2013 at 10:48 am said:

All so beautiful Tina – You captured an untold moving story with each one. Sassy sisters my personal fav. d

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  What a lovely compliment, thanks Diane. Those faces are priceless, aren’t they?!
  
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Sherry Galey on March 9, 2013 at 9:19 am said:

Beautiful, poignant images, Tina. Thank you for such a lovely post on IWD!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 9:21 am said:
  
  Thanks Sherry. Happy IWD to you too!
  
  Sent from my iPhone
  
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lensandpensbysally on March 9, 2013 at 8:28 am said:

Inspiring images and rendered gently and kindly.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thank you Sally. A worthy subject
  
  Sent from my iPhone
  
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naturesartky on March 9, 2013 at 7:58 am said:

And, ahh yes, sisters are the be:)

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 8:01 am said:
  
  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!
  
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  - naturesartky on March 9, 2013 at 4:41 pm said:
    
    thanks for interpreting my typo :)). My sister is the best!
Amy on March 9, 2013 at 7:58 am said:

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!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 8:00 am 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?
  
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  - Amy on March 9, 2013 at 8:09 am said:
    
    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…
naturesartky on March 9, 2013 at 7:56 am said:

These are wonderful. Love B&W portraits.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 8:04 am said:
  
  Thanks so much-for your comment and your visit!
  
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  - naturesartky on March 9, 2013 at 4:40 pm said:
    
    You are welcome. I always follow your blog.
Jane Iwan on March 9, 2013 at 7:25 am said:

What lovely photos to accompany your thought-provoking quotes. Wonderful, Tina.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:29 am said:
  
  Thank you Jane. They were all good subjects!
  
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Sharon Buehler on March 9, 2013 at 6:50 am said:

Tina, I loved these. Beautiful faces and messages.

Sharon Buehler 843-442-9602 (cell)

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:30 am said:
  
  Thanks Sharon! See you soon.
  
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Marion Driessen on March 9, 2013 at 4:55 am said:

The photo of the grandmother is stunning. Happy Women’s Day, Tina.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:31 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Marion. A personal favorite.
  
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jfossbakk on March 9, 2013 at 3:30 am said:

Photographs filled with warmth,love and strong characters. Beautiful series!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:34 am said:
  
  Thank you bery much J. I enjoy your blog as well
  
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Esenga' s Voice on March 9, 2013 at 3:21 am said:

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.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:35 am said:
  
  Thank you Ese, a lovely compliment!
  
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Follygirl on March 9, 2013 at 3:15 am said:

I love your pic so much!!!

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:37 am said:
  
  Thanks Follygirl!
  
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journeyingjoyously on March 9, 2013 at 1:19 am said:

Excellent blog Tina! Wonderful tribute to women everywhere.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:40 am said:
  
  Thank you Joy. I loved your snow shots!
  
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Mary Lynn on March 9, 2013 at 12:00 am said:

I don’t knw which was lovelier – the black and white photos or the quotes. Both were very moving.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Thanks ML :-). Appreciate your lovely compliment!
  
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Andrea Napoleon Huxley. on March 8, 2013 at 11:27 pm said:

Thanks Tina, beautiful black and white photos…loved your captions and quotes.

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- Tina Schell on March 9, 2013 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Thanks Roo. Hope alls well w you!
  
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Playamart - Zeebra Designs on March 8, 2013 at 10:19 pm said:

Very beautiful post! Thank you! Z

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 10:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks Z! Enjoyed yours as well.
  
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Peripatetic Eric on March 8, 2013 at 10:03 pm said:

Incredible photos and thoughts Tina!

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 10:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Eric!
  
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catbirdinoman on March 8, 2013 at 9:43 pm said:

What a great combination of challenges!! I love black and white portraits. Your photos are great for both challenges. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks Catbird! I find your life fascinating!! You go girl 🙂
  
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  - catbirdinoman on March 9, 2013 at 8:26 am said:
    
    Thanks so much, Tina!
ailsapm on March 8, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:

Beautiful post, Tina, and a hope we all share. xxx

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 9:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks Ailsa, and for the thought-provoking challenge too!
  
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  - ailsapm on March 8, 2013 at 9:45 pm said:
    
    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
Kathleen parramore on March 8, 2013 at 9:40 pm said:

Tina, moved by photos and captions. Yes, to grow old gracefully. K

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 9:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kath – yep, with you on that grow old thing 🙂
  
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ryan on March 8, 2013 at 9:40 pm said:

beautiful moments. BW makes it more … valuable (IMHO)

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 9:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you Ryan. B&W does seem a bit more serious, doesn’t it? Appreciate your comment.
  
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  - ryan on March 8, 2013 at 9:55 pm said:
    
    yes. there’s just something special about B&W.
Jane Lurie on March 8, 2013 at 9:36 pm said:

Lovely sentiment!

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- Tina Schell on March 8, 2013 at 9:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jane, my sister from another mother.
  
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  - Jane Lurie on March 8, 2013 at 9:47 pm said:
    
    Aw, I’m so lucky!