Wild Weekly Photo Challenge: Distant / Weekly Challenge: A Day in My Life / Weekly Travel Theme: Smoke and Mirrors

“A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.”

I. Eberhardt

ABOVE THE CLOUDS – ALASKA’S GLACIER BAY

This week multiple challenges caught my imagination and led me to this post. Let’s Be Wild’s Challenge this week is “Distant”, and the Daily Post has asked us to focus on “A Day in My Life“. While most blogs focused on a typical day at home, for us a more “typical” day just as easily means exploring some far-away, “distant” place versus daily life on our own little island. I’ve chosen to feature the former rather than the latter.

MORNING MIST, ANGKOR, CAMBODIA

“The dawn is not distant, nor is the night starless.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

When we took early retirement some 13 years ago, we promised ourselves that we would take advantage of our opportunity to see the world. Combining my enthusiasm for photography with our shared love of travel has proven to make for many wonderful adventures.

HERE COMES THE SUN – ASHEVILLE NC

“My life is anything but typical”

Margaret Cho

Some adventures have taken us as far away as Southeast Asia, Europe, Canada, Alaska or as seen in today’s header, Africa. Others, like the photo above, are as close as our good friends’ home in North Carolina.

DISTANT RAINBOWS, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA

“When you look at the world, it isn’t just one palette. It’s a beautiful rainbow.”

Joan Smalls

Whether in the distant, incredibly rich ochre ridges of Roussillon, France…

COLORFUL RIDGES,ROUSSILLON FRANCE

or in our own back yard here on Kiawah’s beaches….

MOONRISE, KIAWAH ISLAND

“Hand in hand on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon.”

Edward Lear

as Margaret Cho says, “my life is anything but typical”. And I wouldn’t want it any other way :-).

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68 thoughts on “Wild Weekly Photo Challenge: Distant / Weekly Challenge: A Day in My Life / Weekly Travel Theme: Smoke and Mirrors”

blueribbonfair on April 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:

I love the 3rd photo down.the light effect, the colors. Like a wonderful dream.

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 10:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Kalyen, it was a truly magical morning.
  
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David Williams on April 9, 2013 at 8:43 am said:

Wow, how wonderful being able to travel (so jealous)! Love the images Tina, thanks for sharing!

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- Tina Schell on April 9, 2013 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks David! Yes, we are really enjoying seeing the world and know how fortunate we are .
  
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Imelda on April 7, 2013 at 9:19 pm said:

Congratulations for winning the challenge. Your photos are truly lovely.

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- Tina Schell on April 7, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Imelda! I thought it was a fun challenge and really had to give it some thought!
  
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Sonel on April 7, 2013 at 1:58 am said:

Oh, I just love that moonrise. It’s exceptionally beautiful! Great photo’s and love the quotes. I love quotes. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 7, 2013 at 3:31 am said:
  
  Thanks Sonel! It was an exceptionally beautiful evening with a huge full moon. Magical really 🙂
  
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  - Sonel on April 7, 2013 at 6:14 am said:
    
    Oh, absolutely! 🙂
Cuidado on April 6, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

Great to see a PEI photo in your many places. My post was about leaving PEI. Congrats on the win.

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- Tina Schell on April 6, 2013 at 4:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much – we LOVED PEI ! If only it were 10 hours closer 🙂
  
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Paula on April 5, 2013 at 4:54 pm said:

Gorgeous photography and sights, Tina 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 5, 2013 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Paula – for your comment AND your visit!
  
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- Tina Schell on April 5, 2013 at 11:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Paula!
  
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Esenga' s Voice on April 5, 2013 at 1:21 pm said:

Absolutely enjoyed – the photos as well as the quotes, Tina! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 5, 2013 at 2:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Ese – I miss being able to comment on your Haiku posts 😦 which are really wonderful.
  
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  - Esenga' s Voice on April 5, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:
    
    I was a bit away from the blog but I think will need to do something about haiku not to let you down 😉
poppytump on April 4, 2013 at 3:49 pm said:

Super distant shots Tina the lovely natural graded tones in the mist are perfect ! and I wish you an untypical life as you would want 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks PT! I love the feel of that shot myself :-). Somehow I think you are untypical too 🙂 Sent from my iPhone
  
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  - poppytump on April 4, 2013 at 4:04 pm said:
    
    Aw Tina … I kind of like that thought 😉 thanks !
restlessjo on April 4, 2013 at 3:11 pm said:

Here comes the sun my outright favourite, Tina, but some lovely shots, as ever.

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jo. Two of our best friend see that view all the time! Lucky them, but at least they share!
  
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Gracie on April 4, 2013 at 10:14 am said:

Tina, these are amazing! Every photo on this post are brilliant, and that moonrise photo, wow, magical!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 10:16 am said:
  
  Thanks much Gracie! That night actually WAS magical! I couldn’t really see the controls on my camera and forgot a flashlight so had no idea what the photos would look like when I got home :-). The moon was really brilliant so I was happy to have captured it :-).
  
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Pride in Photos Photography on April 4, 2013 at 9:56 am said:

Tina, the images are gorgeous…but when I saw the Double rainbow…girl that just rocks!!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 10:00 am said:
  
  Thanks Laurie! I felt the same way when I saw it. Rainbows are so hard to photograph but these were so brilliant it was amazing! I suppose because there is absolutely no air pollution there to get in the way.
  
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Photography Journal Blog on April 4, 2013 at 7:57 am said:

My favorite shot is the one in Alaska. I suspect that is because Alaska is pretty high on my bucket list 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 8:51 am said:
  
  Thanks so much. We absolutely loved Alaska. Hard to choose between glacier bay small boat cruise and Brooks Falls bears where you see the classic salmon jumping into their mouths. SO far away tho!!!
  
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Alma Brown on April 4, 2013 at 7:51 am said:

Comme toujour, absolument formidable!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 8:53 am said:
  
  Bonjour Alma, et merci! Nous avons beaucoup de la chance, non?!
  
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pommepal on April 4, 2013 at 7:48 am said:

I just love the morning mist photo it is so ethereal and serene, It would be beautiful on a large canvas. Hanging on a wall it would bring peace to any home

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 9:03 am said:
  
  Thanks so much PP. that one is my favorite as well!
  
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1annecasey on April 4, 2013 at 7:12 am said:

Amazing photos!!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thanks Anne, they were amazing places!
  
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elPadawan on April 3, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:

I wish all my days would look like that 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 5:10 pm said:
  
  :-). Even SOME days like that are terrific!
  
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Jon Rista on April 3, 2013 at 11:41 am said:

Wow. The first and last photos are just amazing! Incredible to think that is the moon rising!

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 11:44 am said:
  
  Sorry. Went to the beach as the news said it would be the largest moon all year. It was!
  
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  - Jon Rista on April 3, 2013 at 11:47 am said:
    
    It really does look like some kind of sunrise, but different with all the blues and purple hues.
    
    Somewhere in my blog I posted photos of the superperigee moon we had a couple of years back, although it is much darker and more moody than your shot. I think that was one of the largest moons I had ever seen, too! I really love the moon, such an interesting subject.
lensandpensbysally on April 3, 2013 at 10:52 am said:

“Here Comes the Sun” is my favorite. I also am enamored with cloud formation and please do watch for a series that I’ve been accumulating. Well done–your editing lends a painterly effect.

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 11:20 am said:
  
  Thanks Sally. That was a very special morning. Will watch for your clouds!
  
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Jane Iwan on April 3, 2013 at 6:06 am said:

What a gorgeous compilation of your beautiful work.

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 8:55 am said:
  
  Thanks Jane! I’m blushing 🙂
  
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kz on April 3, 2013 at 6:00 am said:

breathtaking photos!

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 8:56 am said:
  
  Thanks so much KZ – they were breathtaking places!
  
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frizztext on April 3, 2013 at 3:31 am said:

“A nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.”
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/tagged-n/
“N” for Nomad …

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 8:58 am said:
  
  Thanks FT!
  
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dearrosie on April 3, 2013 at 1:49 am said:

Wow what beautiful photos Tina!

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2013 at 9:09 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Rosie!
  
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Jim Caffrey Images on April 2, 2013 at 6:52 pm said:

Beautiful, as usual. Alaska and Cambodia are my favorites.

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 9:40 pm said:
  
  In real life as well as photos Jim! Thanks so much.
  
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Amy on April 2, 2013 at 5:38 pm said:

I’m in awe! Thank you,Tina!

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 9:45 pm said:
  
  Wow, thanks Amy – you made my day 🙂
  
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Linda Wyatt on April 2, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:

Loverly as usual… Thank you for giving the beauty in our own backyards ample coverage too! Linda

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:
  
  But of course – our little piece of paradise must have it’s due!! Thanks Linda
  
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Andrea Napoleon Huxley. on April 2, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:

Awesomeness Roo…

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:
  
  Why thanks Roo – good to hear from you!!
  
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lagottocattleya on April 2, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:

Breathtaking!

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you Annchristine! Even more so in person 🙂
  
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Earthquakeboy on April 2, 2013 at 3:34 pm said:

Amazing pictures. Love your photography!

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much David. The feeling is mutual 🙂
  
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Jane Lurie on April 2, 2013 at 1:49 pm said:

Beautiful images.

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 10:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jane! Lovely compliment from a talented photographer.
  
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april kanew on April 2, 2013 at 1:43 pm said:

just incredible…the moonrise actually blinded me….would love to leap into any one of them!! GREAT eye!!

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 10:20 pm said:
  
  Be sure to look before you leap 🙂 Thanks April!
  
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Pat on April 2, 2013 at 1:43 pm said:

Beautiful Photos.

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2013 at 10:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Pat!
  
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