I’ve left it ‘oh, so late’ to enter the Explore the Elements competition hosted by Thomas Cook. I was tagged just a couple of days ago by Becky at Hidden Delights of Olhao. The prizes are so nice, but looking at the entries I already know I stand no chance! What finally decided me to enter was this shot, which I took yesterday.
WATER
I wasn’t thinking about the competition, but was drawn to the water, as I always am, even on a dull day beside the River Tees. Formless. Emotional. Magnetic. Water holds me in its spell.
FIRE
In complete contrast, this blaze in the dark of a Paris night seemed to me to have all the crackle and energy of fire. Shooting upwards it brought a glow of admiration to my face.
AIR
A wind farm off the north east coast of England stirs the air with vigour. You can climb the Vertical Pier at Redcar to be a little closer to the elements and the swirling motion of the clouds.
EARTH
Gravity defying, the red cliffs of the Algarve stubbornly persist, despite the insidious forces of erosion. The earth here awes and yet is the same substance that binds us all together.
These are my impressions of the elements. In order to enter the competition I have to nominate 5 bloggers. At this late stage it is of no benefit to them, but had it been possible I would have loved to see the impressions of Rommel at Sophomore Slump, Debbie at Travel with Intent, Lucile de Godoy, Sylvia at Another Day in Paradise and Sherri Matthews. Sorry guys- I guess the prizes have gone!
restlessjo 
Reblogged this on shanjeniah and commented:
A little gift for those of us dealing with Winter Storm #Ultima on this first day of spring….some natural loveliness, sans snow!
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Excellent entry and shots Jo! The best example of the 4 elements ever! 😀 ♥
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You’re much too kind, Sonel. I’ve seen some fabulous competition entries, but I was invited to take part and I didn’t want to disappoint. 🙂 Thanks, darlin’.
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Being an air sign I love your AIR best :D. This coming Sunday I will post some photos that look like your water :O. I love your take on elements… Earth comes second, and you thought I would root for fire, haven’t you?! 😉
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You’re never easy to predict, Paula 🙂 I will look forward to Sunday. Thanks for the visit. Early to bed! Doctor’s orders! 🙂 🙂
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Awesome submission Jo! Wishing you the best 🙂
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Did you have an entry, Indah? I haven’t had time to check but there were some real beauties. Thank you! 🙂
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I think your interpretations of the elements are both interesting and beautiful. Good luck with the competition!
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That’s kind of you to say, Otto 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to stop by!
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Beautiful pictures. Message wonderful, restlessjo. Thank you for sharing with us.
Have a wonderful day! 🙂
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Happy you like them, Stefania 🙂 You too!
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Lovely Jo!
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Thanks a lot, Nicole 🙂
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Nice choices, but yes, the competition is over. Your interpretation of fire is wonderful.
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Glad you like it, Draco. Thanks a lot 🙂
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These are very special examples of the elements. Your photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing these beauties. Hope you are successful with your entry! Enjoy your coming weekend, LOL
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Hi Ineke 🙂 That’s kind of you, darlin’. It’s a beautiful world out there (even on grey, murky days 🙂 )
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I agree, does not matter there is always something special outside
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Fantastic photos! I especially love “fire” and “air”. Good luck with the competition! 🙂
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Thanks a lot! There are rather a lot of good ones in the competition 😦
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great photos, Jo! you are a winner!
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I’ve already spent the prize money! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Well- I can dream.
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🙂 🙂
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Deadlines pah … miss them all the time Lol … Smashing shots Jo . Love the warm cliffs of the Algarve .. and your Eiffel Tower cracker ! Glad you posted these .
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Thanks, Pops! 🙂 🙂 Just off to t’ai chi.
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cool reflections in the first shot and the last picture is so nice 🙂
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Thanks, Joshi! Much appreciated 🙂
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Fantastic, Jo. My favorite is definitely the red cliffs – amazing! 🙂
I went to the site, but I’m too late to vote. Sorry 😦
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Thanks for your company, honey. That’s more than enough. I’m always happy when someone likes my photos. 🙂
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Beautiful Jo – the first is wonderful shot of the water and ripples.
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Thanks, Mary 🙂 It kind of reflects my mood.
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Love this post Jo
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Thanks, Jake 🙂 Happy you do!
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I know you say you are not in with a chance. BUT your images are good, I especially like the water one, it’s a good capture. Good luck!
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It captured my mood as much as anything 🙂 It was a bit of a nondescript day and I so needed some sunshine. Thank you for the kind words 🙂
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Jo your water photo is truly spellbinding!
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Gilly, that’s lovely of you! It was a bit of a sullen sky so I was quite pleased with it. 🙂
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Not at all I’m also drawn to water like that ❤
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Gorgeous photos
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Thanks a lot 🙂 🙂
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Your entries deserve 5 stars. *****
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I’ll settle for a virtual hug 🙂 🙂
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OK, withdrawing the stars.
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You could leave just one 😦
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