Lens-Artists Challenge #153 – Wonderful World
Ten Peaks, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
“Viewed sensitively and with love; the world blossoms in beauty.”
Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann
This week I’m taking a different approach with my post. I’m responding to Amy’s “Wonderful World” challenge with images from our travels throughout this wonderful world, primarily taken by others. My husband and I have been truly fortunate to have traveled widely, visiting many places we’d previously only dreamed of. Amy’s challenge has given me an opportunity to share some of them with you.
Glacier Climbing, Alaska
“The most beautiful thing about the world is how much is unknown to us… So much awaiting discovery.”
Chelsea Sedoti
There are so many different ways to see the world, including active vacations that feature things like skiing, hiking, golf etc. In hindsight glacier hiking as shown above is probably not the best option ecologically as it means helicoptering on and off. Sadly there was very little discussion of the impact on these declining surfaces as we climbed glaciers in Alaska, Canada and New Zealand back in our earlier travels. That said, I am so glad we were able to experience these massive wonders first-hand.
Golf in Ireland’s Weather
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
Anne Frank
Soon after moving south we bid on an Ireland golf vacation in support of a local charity. As a result we were able to visit some of the famous courses that until then we’d only heard about. Our weather wouldn’t have felt like Ireland if we hadn’t had some wind and rain along the way! We’ve since golfed in Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada and of course across much of the US. Oftentimes golf courses present us with some of the most beautiful areas in the visited country, however we learned early to be sure to visit many of the other highlights in each country.
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
Rumi
Our safaris in Africa, which I’ve often shared here on Travels and Trifles, were truly life-changing. While in South Africa, we also visited their beautiful wine country in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, took the aerial tram to the top of Table Mountain, visited Robben Island and spent time at the Cape of Good Hope, pictured above.
Lake Pehoe, Torres del Paine, Patagonia
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
Mother Teresa
In Patagonia, the mountains and glaciers are spectacular, but as shown above, their lakes are equally beautiful. It’s one of those places that has so much natural beauty it’s sometimes hard to know which way to look.
Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor, Cambodia
“This curious world we inhabit is more wonderful than convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired and enjoyed than used.”
Henry David Thoreau
Beyond the world’s natural beauty, there is history, art, architecture, culture, religion, food, and oh so much more to explore. Travel allows us not only to see the world, but also to experience and better understand its many people. It helps us to realize that at heart we really are all the same.
Capturing the Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian, China
“The whole world is a family.”
Virchand Raghavji Gandhi
Whatever our primary interests in the world, for most of us it truly is wonderful. We are fortunate to live in a time when world travel is possible, (except of course for the past year – which taught us a great lesson in appreciation). For those who cannot travel, we are fortunate that so much of the world can be seen through the lenses of photographers across the web. Someday I suppose those who come after us may find us primitive as they explore OTHER worlds. For me though, I’m perfectly happy with this one 😊.
My thanks to the photographers who captured these images and shared them with me. My thanks to you, my followers and visitors, for spending time with me, and of course my thanks to Amy for her interesting challenge which allowed me to share some of my favorite places in this wonderful world. We look forward to seeing your perspectives as well – please remember to use the Lens-Artists Tag and to link to Amy’s original here. Finally, we thank you for your participation in Ann-Christine’s Shades and Shadows challenge. As always your responses were creative, interesting and thought-provoking. Until next week when I will be leading the challenge here on Travels and Trifles, please stay safe, be kind, and enjoy this wonderful world.
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What a wonderful post, Tina! Thank you so much for sharing it, I will surely never travel to many of those places, so I am one of those who enjoy other people’s photos.
Smart to get some photos of yourself!
Thanks Marlene – we often forget to place ourselves in the images as we travel but I do try to capture us at least once in each place.
I love seeing you in all these shots — you seem quite happy in this beautiful world of ours, and that’s due, in part, to the way you see the world. Thanks for posting some glorious photos of special places, always with a smile on your face! Here’s to more wonderful travels ahead.
Funny Rusha, the times we seem to remember most clearly are when things didn’t go exactly right and we laugh about it later! In any case, thanks for the lovely comment – we’ve had some wonderful journeys through the years.
A splendid choice for the challenge, Tina! And so nice to see you in the pictures. You are indeed lucky to have had the opportunity to travel to so many wonderful places.
Very much so Sue, thanks!
Nice pictures
Many thanks!
So happy to see you two together, Tina! You look happy and content with the traveling life – which I am sure you are. So fortunate! Wonderful world, wonderful places, wonderful life for you two! (I always envy you Patagonia…)
Thanks Ann-Christine. My husband is the adventurer and I’m happy to be along for the ride! Photography is the icing on the cake😊
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What wonderful adventures, Tina! I enjoyed seeing your portraits (and your different hairstyles!!😀😀). A great response to the challenge. I hope you both continue to share adventures near and far. Have a good week and continued progress on your renovation.
LOL hadn’t thought about the hair Patti! I suspect you two could challenge us one-on-one as far as adventures go, and think we’ve had equally amazing adventures. How nice we share them with someone equally enthusiastic and much-loved.
So true, Tina. We are very lucky.
What a great idea as a response to this challenge! Like you I’ve been privileged to travel a lot and I agree that it certainly does give you an appreciation of how wonderful the world can be 🙂
Thanks Sarah – yes I’ve seen many of the same places on your blog – and then some! Years ago I’d never have imagined such an opportunity to see so much of this wonderful world.
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Thank you for the reblog RR!
most welcome 🙂
Great photos Tina. What a lot of traveling! It IS a wonderful world!!!
Thanks John – wonderful indeed. We are so fortunate to have experienced so much of it.
Nice change!
Thanks I.J. 😊
Adorable couple.
Love these lovely clicks.
Who took the clicks?
Thanks Philo. Several different people actually. Some friends we traveled with, some guides, some we just asked a stranger walking by. Everyone always cooperated!
Glad you could meet many kind and helpful people who are good in photography.
I have come across people who were helpful but not experienced in photography and the clicks were not sharp and slightly blurred.
Oh, Tina. These are wonderful, and if you only knew how much these made me smile. Thank you! … and I love your creative take on the theme. Hope you stop by Tuesday – blog break is approaching.
Greetings Frank, and many thanks! Will stop by for sure.
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Wonderful world indeed Tina 😀😀
Amen to that Brian!
Tina, indeed this is a wonderful world you are presenting in such awesome images. It is great to see you, so I have an idea who is behind the camera as usual.
😊 thanks Cornelia. Some of those images go back 20 years. What is it the song says…..”ah but I was so much younger then I’m older than that now.” LOL
Tina , OMG that song relates so much to me. I might add to that, that I don’t regret anything…
ditto Cornelia!!
wonderful world indeed – and je that closing shot of you capturing the terra cotta warriors!
and such a nice thought to end with –
“I suppose those who come after us may find us primitive as they explore OTHER worlds. For me though, I’m perfectly happy with this one 😊”
moi aussi
😊. The warriors were so challenging to capture because one cannot get close to them (understandably) and it’s quite dark to avoid exposing them to the elements but they are truly incredible. Their discovery and the information about them is a fantastic example of ancient history
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I love these!! So great for this week!
Thanks Nora
You went places. The closest in same destination was Cambodia, but of course for different reasons, in a different time.
Hi David – yes for sure. We did very much love Cambodia.
I liked the water and mountains in the photo of Lake Pehoe, Tina. The color of the water is amazing!
Thanks Siobhan. I think the water is glacial, hence the gorgeous color. It’s an amazing vista.
Love your take on this – you have been to some amazing places and so glad you got you enjoy our Irish weather too!
LOL, it was mostly beautiful but we did have some storms roll in during our visit. For us, it was really fun although I surely wouldn’t want a lot of it. Thanks Karina
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Wow Tina, you really have been able to experience our wonderful world! I do enjoy your photos. And yes, that is MY way of seeing more of this wonderful world! I am grateful for not only my photos so I can relive my experiences over and over again, but also for other’s photos. I experience the world through the photos of others. 😊
Thanks Lisa – me too! Let’s face it, we can’t possible see EVERYTHING, can we?!
You highlighted some amazing trips, memories, and wonderful photos.
Thanks Judy – it’s been an amazing journey.
We do live in a wonderful world and you have shown so much of the beauty
Thanks Beth – some very fond memories!
Yep, traveling is enjoying the beautiful gems of our home planet. And, yes traveling has an (often negative) impact. So, let’s try to travel as eco-friendly as possible to minimize our footprint to the tiniest possible effect and preserve the environment for our descendants. Well chosen, Tina 👍
Agree whole-heartedly Andre. Amazing how much has changed these past few years – we are so much more focused on our poor planet now that we know how fragile she’s become. Many thanks.
You’re welcome, Tina. I guess, everyone walking around with open eyes has to agree!
Great pictures, and I am sure, memories. I forgot about the “ brown-haired” Tina!!!
LOL LeeAnne, I think I’ve forgotten her too!! Many thanks, it was fun walking down memory lane for this one.
You are so fortunate to have traveled the world, Tina, and your post and gorgeous pics tell of your amazing journeys! So nice to see you in the photos! You and your hubby look very happy!
Many thanks Terri – we have indeed had some amazing travels and know how fortunate we are on that front. Hubby is a great listener and always finds a way to fulfill my fondest wishes!
Loved engaging with you here. Not often we see you. Very nice and indeed it is a wonderful world
Thanks Donna – I try to stay out of it for the most part but loved this week’s opportunity to share from a personal perspective for a change. Truly a wonderful world indeed.
Love these photos of you two.
Thanks Jane – it’s been a wonderful adventure these past many years.
Beautiful pictures, Tina, of the wonderful world you both have enjoyed exploring. My favorite is the opening silhouette shot as you watch the sunset! Thanks for sharing these great photos.
LOL, that header was made for one of our resort-sponsored photo contests GF. I didn’t win 😂
TBear, These were awesome. Would love to talk to you about that glazier walking thing. Yikes! Hope you are making good progress on your house. See you soon. Let me know if I can do anything. Dar
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Thanks a million Dar – especially for the cookies 😍. Happy to tell you all about the glacier hiking – tons of fun!
Lovely views of this wonderful world we live in and how nice to see you and the hubby having fun. I noticed you seem to have a favourite pair of trousers in many of your photos – are they the ones that turn into shorts? And matching ones too! 😊
LOL I can’t believe you noticed that Jude!!! I bought those pants for our visit to Africa and they are so comfy, instant-drying, zip-off to shorts with a thousand pockets for various miscellaneous photography items!!! I wear them only for our adventures and occasionally for photo shoots nearby. I have 2 identical pair and trade off between them. Hubby has a pair too 😊
haha… I always notice the little things Tina!
Gorgeous world views of your wonderful life 😀
Many thanks Cee – it’s been an amazing adventure, none of which I’d ever expected.
Thank you for sharing these journeys into many beautiful corners of the world with us here Tina, Banff and Patagonia look especially glorious!
Very much my pleasure Xenia – they are both glorious indeed!
Truly a wonderful world!
Agree whole-heartedly VJ, thanks!
Welcome
Love love these pics of happy times and experiences you two have been so blessed to share!
Blessed indeed Miss Linda – thanks GF!
Lovely to see you and your husband as well as some of the fabulous places you’ve been blessed to visit, Tina. ❤
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Thanks Janet – typically I try to stay out of the blog but this week was an opportunity too good to pass up 😊. It really is a wonderful world isn’t it?!
That it is!
I liked seeing these places and also seeing you and your other half as well.
Thanks Anne – my other half is really the motivator behind our travels. Somehow he’s always known what I most want to see and off we go!
Some excellent images of this wonderful world from your travels, Tina!
Thanks Sue, glad you enjoyed!
I did!
This world is truly a wonderful place and so glad you and your husband traveled widely to witness the great wonder, Tina!
Thanks so much Miriam – we have been amazed on every one of our adventures with how beautiful the world really is.
Many great places on earth. You are truly world travellers with a thorough journey.
Thanks Lookoom, we have been fortunate to have seen much beauty throughout the world
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your travels. It’s a wonderful world, indeed. I can see how much you have enjoyed these places. These are special and happy moments.
Many thanks Amy – one of my favorite things about photography is the reminders it gives us of our favorite memories!
Great challenge…we get to see and appreciate our wonderful world.
I agree, Amy has given us a wonderful opportunity to think about how beautiful our world really is.
Tina, thanks for sharing your travels with us. Since I haven’t been to many of those countries and probably won’t be able to, I truly appreciate experiencing them on your blog.
Thanks so much Anne – I fear our more adventurous travels are behind us but there’s still a big old world out there so who knows?!
Wow, a wonderful world and a wonderful life you have shared with the love of your life!
Many thanks Tase – honestly I’d not have ventured nearly as far afield if not for his sense of adventure!
Lens-Artists Challenge #153 â Wonderful World
Thanks for visiting Cathy
Enjoyed seeing these beautiful places and your smiling faces!
Many thanks Laurel – we’ve been very fortunate to have seen such beauty through the years.
This challenge is a great opportunity to share our own visions of the wonderful world we live in. Yours is a great idea to share images of places you and your husband have visited with you both featured in the photos.
Thanks John – for the most part my husband and I stay out of my blog but this was a lovely opportunity to share some of the wonders we’ve been fortunate to experience.