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Tag Archives: Weekly Photo Challenge
Thoughts Behind A Silhouette
The word ‘silhouette’ is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as: ‘The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background.’ This week, we’re asked to post a photograph showing a silhouette for … Continue reading
The Island of Spinalonga
On this blisteringly hot summer’s day here in the British Isles, I think of another island, far away but even hotter than this: I think of the Greek island of Crete, an island surrounded by the Mediterranean and Aegean diamond-studded … Continue reading
Posted in HIstory, Photos, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Crete, Greece, HIstory, Island, Mediterranean Sea, postaday, Relics, Spinalonga, travel, Travel Writing, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrasting Cats
The theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is ‘Contrasts’. Michelle asks: ‘Light and dark, tall and short, happy and sad — this week, share a shot that captures a contrast.’ Thinking of light and dark, what springs to … Continue reading
Posted in CATalogue, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged cat shelter, CATalogue, cats, kittens, Pet Passport Scheme, Photos of Cats, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge
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WPC: Between The Trees On A Croatian Island
This week, the Daily Post features Danielle Hark for the Weekly Photo Challenge. Danielle is a photographer, writer, life coach and founder of her blog Broken Light Collective which empowers people affected by mental illness using photography. She was kind … Continue reading
WPC: Author Eric Hill going the Extra, Extra Mile
One of my greatest pleasures in life was reading stories to each of my three children. Those times of cuddling up together, giggling and being silly, or waiting wide-eyed to turn the page to find out where the adventure took … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Room To Breathe
What I enjoy so much about the Weekly Photo Challenge is the way it enables us to express thoughts and ideas as well as share memories. I love the creative freedom it brings, giving us the choice to be as … Continue reading
Posted in Photos, Poems, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Creative writing, Poem, Poetry, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Split-Second Story Of A Winning Smile
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is ‘Split-Second Story’ in which Shane asks us to: ‘…capture an image that tells a full story in a single frame.’ We’re asked to put our National Geographic hats on and become a documentary … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist For The House Martin
This week’s theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge is ‘Twist’. Krista asks: ‘This week, share a photo of something that says “twist” to you. It might be that perfect ice cream cone, a yummy bit of liquorice, or something unexpected … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Work Of Art Is An Abalone Shell
The theme for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge is ‘Work of Art’. Michelle defines it this way: “Art” isn’t just paintings and sculptures, it can be anything in which we find beauty and meaning — even food. Show us a … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Aspie Girl On The Move
It occurred to me recently that where I live now is the longest I’ve lived in one house (six years) for the past 35 years. Up until now, it would have been five years but the average ‘stay’ was … Continue reading



































