Category Archives: Photo Challenges

Peaceful White

Posted on September 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I unfortunately wasn’t home on Friday to do a “white” post in honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace. I know I’m late for the day, and early for the season, but there is nothing more quietly peaceful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Peace, photography, photos, UN International Day of Peace, Weekly Travel Theme, White | 32 Comments

Leading a Textured Life

Posted on September 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

What textures make up the substance of your life? Do you prefer a smooth, simple, serene tempo, or do you enjoy a more varied, unpredictable, mixed up energy in your days? Merriam-Webster has many definitions of texture. My favorites are: something … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, Texture, Weekly Travel Theme | 28 Comments

Seeing Red – Autumn is Coming!

Posted on September 8, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

On the weekends, my beloved and I try to take at least one nice long walk together (meaning more than just to the end of the street and back.) We’ve been doing 3- to 6- mile stretches, most often on … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It was on a whim that I stuck my head into a castle cannon battery hole, and took a quick shot of one of my favorite places – Edinburgh’s Old Town. I didn’t realize until later how much there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Delaware River Sojourn, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, lifestyle, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Royal Mile | 88 Comments

The Comforting Curves of Arches

Posted on September 3, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Arches have been used in buildings and gateways for thousands of years. The shape is dramatic and pleasing, and also serves to span open spaces and to bear weight. Whether it’s the Coliseum in Rome or a small bridge over … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Curves, photography, photos, Stanford University | 28 Comments

Cultivating a Disciplined Free Spirit

Posted on September 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Is it responsible to be a truly free spirit? Flying like a kite, mindless of anything but the currents that carry us to the next adventure? Even a kite is tethered to a string. Without the resistance pulling on that … Continue reading →