A sequoia is exotic in Germany. But Weinheim has so many of them that they call their forest “Exotenwald”. The pebbles have accumulated on Holy Island (Lindisfarne). I thought the cairns had a cultural or historical significance but no! people just like to make little … Continue reading From Mammoth to Pebble
Linked to the Ragtag Daily Prompt: Topple.
for One Word Photo Challenge: Island
https://jennifernicholewells.com/2017/08/27/this-weeks-challenges-august-27-september-2-owpc-ww/
Excuse the pun in the title – this is for Thursday Special: Pick a Word and I tried to get a photo which satisfies all 5 in one go AND it is a photo from Holy Island (Lindisfarne) off the coast of Northumberland.
Setting – well the hue of the photo suggests it was close to sunset.
Nubilous – slightly fuzzy, not very clear, it definitely is, due to zooming in so close, and the lateness of the day.
Motley – very much a motley collection of boats on an untidy looking beach at low tide.
Growth – maybe a slight stretch but the ruins of the old priory look to me as if they were growing out of the soil.
Nautical – no comment needed.
https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/thursdays-special-pick-a-word-in-august-y2/
One of hundreds of cairns on Holy Island (Lindisfarne).
But this Egyptian goose begged that her incredible balancing capabilities should be honoured as well:
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