Capture the Colour 2013

My lovely friend Suzanne, The Travelbunny, has tagged me to take part in this year’s Travelsupermarket competition, Capture the Colour 2013.  When you’re at my level it’s just a bit of fun, but the prizes are brilliant, and some of the entries I’ve seen so far are pure inspiration.  Nothing to lose, right?

The door is just about to open.

A string of white rosary beads on the Carmo Church, Tavira.

The above shot is my entry for White.  I used it in a Six word Saturday post when I’d just returned home from the beautiful Eastern Algarve. I was trying to get the images out of my head and back to my “real world” in England.

Romantic Summer evenings weren’t so easy to forget.  Blue was the mood, and leads to my second entry from Tavira, pictured  below.

A moonlight wander.

A moonlit blue for an evening stroll.

But eventually you settle back in and start to plan for the next excitement.  A wedding anniversary certainly helped.  The trompe l’oeuil effect in my favourite Italian restaurant in Durham provided me with an interesting Green entry, and a good post for the Lingering look at Windows series.

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Atmospheric green and trompe l’oeuil in La Spaghettata.

I looked through a lot of Polish windows earlier this year too, none more lovely then my Yellow entry.  The Ratusz stands prominently in the market square, Rynek Główny, in Kraków.  I had often looked at it in admiration but it wasn’t till I climbed the tower that I found these gems.

Through the windows of the bell tower of the Ratusz or Town Hall in Krakow

Yellow stained glass windows in the bell tower of the Ratusz (Town Hall)

I thought long and hard about my last colour, Red.  I know that this isn’t a prize winning shot but to me it’s very special.  It captures all the warmth and vibrance of the amazing occasion which was my daughter’s Steampunk wedding this year.  My red-haired lady and her beloved cut a dashing pair.  Lisa made her gown and Leo’s red frock coat.  I think she deserves a place in this post.

Lisa and Leo leaving the church

Lisa and Leo leaving the church

I hope you enjoyed my selections as much as I enjoyed the chance to look back.  Time to look forward and nominate 5 people to take part in the challenge.

Cathy of Catbird in Europe (just to confuse you, she’s now Nomad, Interrupted)

Lynn at Blue Brightly

Seonaid at Breathe of Green Air

James and Terri at Gallivance  (an unfair advantage here, methinks!)

Guntha at Movin’ On

I know that in making these selections I’ve kissed goodbye to my chances, but it’s all about the taking part, isn’t it? (boo! hoo!)  You have until 9th October to get your entries in folks, and you don’t even have to wait to be nominated.  All the details regarding entry are at Travelsupermarket.com.  Just follow the link.  Good luck!

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    1. I always love to know which shots people like best, Marion. Particularly for this challenge it was hard to decide which ones to go with, but in the end my heart always rules my head. Thanks a lot 🙂

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    1. It was a very special day for many reasons, Holly. Life was not easy for either of them but they made their wedding magnificent, mostly with Lisa’s efforts. Thanks, Holly 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much. Knowing that I have no hope of producing the kind of shot that wins these competitions, I went for a little individuality. Glad you approved. 🙂

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  6. Thanks so much Jo, for the nomination, the link to our blog, and the kind words. I’m flattered and honored to be included on your list of blogs for nomination. I didn’t know about this competition, and appreciate your bringing it to my attention. I enjoy browsing through my photos, and coming up with post ideas, and hope to get started soon. ~James @ gallivance.net

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    1. Thanks so much for the nomination, Suze. Just managed to fit the post in before my Polish family in Norfolk arrived for a few days. It’s like feeding a starving army, but good fun 🙂

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  11. The church is stunning, I love the way the lemon yellow light creeps up the building under that glittering rosary. The deep endless blue night framed with blossom is a a gorgeous timeless shot, but the show stealer is the stunning bridal pair. What marvellous outfits, on two beautiful young people. She really is gorgeous and so creative that daughter of yours. Thanks for letting us see that shot 🙂
    Also thanks for the heads up about the competition, I will give it some serious thought when I get back from some foreign wanderings in the middle of September 🙂 That white shot will be very hard to beat though!

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      1. Venice, followed by a cruise down Dolmation Coast, and then out through the Greek Isles and Istanbul. I’m super excited about Venice as I’ve never been, and have wanted to go since I was a little girl 🙂

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      2. Oh, take me with you! Venice is fabulous. Despite all the hype, nothing can take away the magic. Lisa honeymooned there and I’ve been a couple of times (one was just a day trip when I was staying far away and didn’t think I’d get another chance to see her (Venice). Sailing in across the lagoon was one of my best experiences ever!) Then I spent two weeks at Lido de Jesolo and we were backwards and forwards across the lagoon all the time.
        I’ve been to Dubrovnik (also beautiful) but would love to see more of Croatia, and Istanbul is a long held dream for me. No wonder you are excited 🙂

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    1. Thanks, Sonel. I didn’t know if you went in for this sort of thing or you would have been a nominee, for sure. I’m also not sure if it’s an international contest or just UK. Hope you’re having a pleasant week. 🙂

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      1. I don’t do any travel so no luck for me there Jo and I don’t care much for contests of competitions. Maybe one day when I can truly say I am a photographer. 😀 *hugs*

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      2. If you’re not a photographer then I don’t know who is, Sonel! 🙂 I tried to select people who would enjoy this challenge so I’m glad that I made the right decision by not including you.

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  13. Brilliant shots, Jo! The first one is fabulous…so dramatic with the lights and the rosary. Was that taken at Christmas time?

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    1. It was the church’s Saint’s Day in July, Elisa. The courtyard was festooned with paper flowers and there was a procession of Nossa Senhora at 10 in the evening when it had cooled (a little). Thank you 🙂

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  17. These are pure Jo-at-heart! I love Lisa and Leo with Lisa’s red hair and Leo’s red frock coat. I really love the yellow stained glass windows with the yellow painted buildings below too. And since I saw those white rosary beads in person in Tavira when I stayed with you and Mick, those are near and dear to my heart! Lovely! 🙂

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    2. You have more colour than anyone I know, Cathy (though maybe not enough time 🙂 ) You’re right- it is a from the heart post. There are more practical choices I could have made, but I like these. Glad you do too.

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      1. You’re right, Jo; I hardly have any time nowadays and it’s possible I won’t have much time until the semester ends on December 13!! Your posts from the heart are always wonderful. 🙂

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