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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Friday Photo Challenge – surprise
I’m not someone who enjoys surprises. For example, no one in their right mind would ever throw me a surprise party!
I’m big on planning and preparation precisely because I don’t like surprises. This allows me to avoid what might otherwise be an unpleasant surprise yet still have my expectations confounded by something special, such as:-
I’m much enjoying these weekly challenges hosted on alternate weeks by either Amanda or Sandy because they force me to think about what’s in my photo archives and how I might re-use them.
If you’ve enjoyed this post, why not join in the fun?
Beautiful
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Thanks Susie
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Your welcome
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Some great shots there. The red sky one is awesome. The beach scene: is that Mount Warning in the background?
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To be honest, I don’t know but it could be!
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Did you take the picture?
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Yes! It’s from Tallow Beach on Byron Bay at dusk.
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Right. I thought it looked familiar, in which case, I was right and that is indeed Mount Warning in the background. In fact I thought the beach was looking towards Brunswick Head. The line of trees looks so familiar and I have walked that stretch of beach many times.
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What a coincidence!
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Got a few street art pix from Byron on this blog and still a few more to post yet … https://theartblogger54.wordpress.com/category/street-art-australia/byron-bay/page/1/
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We spent four days there on our #adventuredownunder last year. I really liked the town’s laid back vibe.
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I’ve been there many times and it certainly does have that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ n’est-ce-pas! I know that area very well and I have walked the whole of that stretch of coast from Ballina to Brunswick (not all at once though). I have also climbed Mount Warning about 12-15 times (can’t remember exactly how many) but the last few times I couldn’t make it all the way to the top (due to a combination of asthma and age)
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Wow! I’m impressed. We loved the whole area.
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Same here, I am also not fond of surprises because they tend to shock me more than a pleasant surprise. Sometimes I feel, that these blue waters tempt you to dive in.
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😎
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So gorgeous.
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Thank you
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gorgeous images! 🙂
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Wow all those images are amazing! I particularly liked the first one- it’s truly beautiful!
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Thank you 🙏
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You’re welcome!
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Lovely clicks Sheree.True what you said regarding surprise.As long as it’s pleasant one, it’s OK
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Absolutely
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Photographs are amazing. They look so peaceful.
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Thank you 🙏
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I nominated you for the food award
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Thank you 😎
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Your awesome
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That’s very kind of you but a bit OTT
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No everyone is great
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Your blazing sky capture is stunning!
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Thanks! That was at Montauk on Long Island
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You choose the surprises – very well
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Thanks Derrick
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Such breathtaking photos!
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😎
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I hear you! No surprise parties for me either.
You’ve given us a lovely variety of photographs for the challenge – thank you.
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Thank you, it was my pleasure.
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You cannot hear me, but I’m applauding from many miles away! 🙂
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I think I can hear you and the applause is very welcome. Thank you.
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