Tag Archives: photography

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 →

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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 →

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The Heart of the Highlands

Posted on September 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

O ye’ll tak’ the high road,     And I’ll tak’ the low road,         And I’ll be in Scotland afore ye…¹   For my monthly travelogue, I’ll finish up our 2010 trip to Britain with our … Continue reading →

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Capture the Colour…

Posted on August 26, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

TravelSupermaket.com has posted a Photo Challenge, with a deadline of August 29th. The challenge is called Capture the Colour. Entrants are to post travel photos showing Blue, Green, Yellow, White and Red, following the rules at:  http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/holidays/capture-the-colour/ Entrants are also asked to invite … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Urban

Posted on August 25, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

The WordPress Weekly Photo challenge is Urban. I usually don’t snap city shots, except to capture landmarks, but I found a few images that show a sense of urban life… just click on a photo to see it larger. A favorite … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Silhouette

Posted on August 24, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This week’s Travel Theme from Ailsa at wheresmybackpack is Silhouette. There’s something romantic about a silhouette – the recognizable outlined shape of something, or someone, familiar. A shadow with form. The play of dark against light is always so dramatic … Continue reading →

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