Marianne of ‘East of Malaga’ blog, has challenged us to post photos of something blue.
I think the most common sightings of this beautiful colour, are when we look at the sky and the ocean. Many of my travel photos show beautiful blue water, so that is what I have chosen. If you get a bit of blue sky thrown in, then that’s an added bonus. π
βBlue color is everlastingly appointed by the deity to be a source of delight.β — John Ruskin
The Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast of Australia is one of the wonders of the natural world.
Snorkelling in the Coral Sea, was an amazing experience.
The deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, viewed from the island of O’ahu in Hawaii.
Flying in to the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia; so many different shades of blue.
In the Bahamas, the turquoise blue of the Caribbean is matchless.
The sparkling, icy blue of Lake Titicaca, surrounded by the snow-capped Andes mountain range.
The greeny blue waters of San Francisco Bay.
The warm waters of the Andaman Sea in Phuket.
Last but not least, is the Atlantic Ocean. This photo was sent to me by my son, from Bermuda, a place I have yet to visit.
So many blues, so little time.
To view more shades of this beautiful colour, pop over to Marianne’s post.
Here are links to two blogs which I follow. Please go and have a look at them, they’re well worth a visit.
It’s always fun to visit Amy at “The world is a book.”
If it’s African wildlife you want to see, then Bulldog’s blog is the place to be. That rhymes so nicely, doesn’t it? π
oh my! now that’s what I call a series of blue photos! couldn’t possibly choose my favourite they are all beautiful
Thanks so much. π
What a collection of photos from so many different places. π great series.
Thanks, Inga. Glad you enjoyed them. π
Nice looking blues. Great captures.
Thanks so much. π
All of them, breathtaking! Beautiful job!
Thanks so much. π
B for beautiful and breathtaking. Each image makes me wish I am close to the sea right now both to enjoy its fun surprises and at the same time, enjoy its calming , healing effects. Thanks.
Thanks so much for you lovely comment. π
My favorite color! Great shots, as usual!!
Thanks so much, Glad you enjoyed. π
All are fabulous! But my favorite is the turquoise blue in the Bahama’s – Simply lovely!
Thanks so much, Tahira. Yes the water in the Bahamas is such a beautiful shade of blue. π
I love the way your photos tranport me to other places AD
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Beautiful blues.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks, Francine. π
Such intense and gorgeous blues! Wonderful AD!
Thanks, Madhu. π
Blue is such a calming color… and you have the best of them here. π
Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Glad you enjoyed my blues π
Blue is such a beautiful colour, feeling blue should be awarded another colour
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I agree with you, Mel. It’s much too lovely a colour to be associated with sadness. π
That Lake Titicaca pic – wow! It took my breath away.
The whole of our South American trip was really breathtaking, in more ways than one, especially Machu Picchu. π
What? there’s actually a place you haven’t been to? Hard to believe! π Great take on your theme… one of my favorite colors!
Hahaha. Many, many places still to see, Gunta. Glad you enjoyed my blue pics. π
Amazing. Period.
Thanks, David. π
You my dear….have lived an amazing life! Such gorgeous images, Thanks!
Thanks so much, Suzanne. I have to agree with you, just this once. π
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wow you went all over the world for this post i am amazed at your blue photos
Yes, I travelled the world, especially for this post. π
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well i hope you got more photos when you were out for more posts
Don’t worry, I think I have enough photos to keep my blog going for another week or so. π
Thank you for sharing so many fantastic pictures of blue! Sparkling and freshly glowing..Blue is truly a wonderful and soothing colour.
You’re very welcome. Blue is one of my favourite colours too. π
Such lovely pictures. Blue is my fave colour, so I had to have a look. IΒ΄d love to visit this place one day.
Thanks so much for visiting,]. Glad you enjoyed. π
We went snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef which was amazing. I love all your pics, they make me want to go to the beach now π Hope you’re having a good weekend
Yes, it’s an amazing place, TA. We did a 10 day cruise there, and I could go back there tomorrow. π Weekend’s going well, except that the kitchen is now under destruction. π
Seeing those pics confirms to my why blue is my favourite colour π
It’s because you look so good in it, too. π
These are really beautiful blues ad.
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Glad you liked them, Hopestar. π Hope you’re Saturday evening is a good one. Hugs to you.
All these blues are so inviting. I especially love the Andaman Sea in Phuket and the Bermuda waters!
Thanks, Cathy. Glad you enjoyed. Nice to see you back. Did you have fun in Ethiopia?
Thanks Sylvia. Yes, I had a great time in Ethiopia! I took 1,300 pictures which I need to sort through, edit and delete!! The country is very poor but interesting and the Ethiopian people are proud yet gentle and kind and very spiritual. I’ll be writing about it soon, but I still have 3 more entries to write about Greece…
Wow, that sounds like a lot of work you have ahead of you.
Yes, but I love writing my blog, as I know you do too. Now it’s just hard to find time because I’m knee-deep in work! π¦
Fabulous! Makes me miss summer already as well as awakes a wish to sail the Seven seas!
Thanks, Esenga. Sailing the seven seas sounds like fun. π
Wonderful pictures Sylvia. Some really beautiful oceans around the world and what better way to show off the colour blue?
Thanks so much, Adrian. It was an opportunity too good to miss. π
So many shades of blue… beautiful pictures!
Thanks so much, Meg. π
Blue being one of my favorite colors (easily a top 3),I could see me living there! Gorgeous pics π
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Thanks, Steve. Glad you enjoyed these pictures of paradise. π
Well you certainly covered that theme thoroughly.
Beautiful Slyvia, and lucky you!
I have never been to most of these places.
I did have a photo in mind of a pizza joint with a blue awning in Newark NJ but guess I’ll skip that now. π¦
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Thanks, Phil. I really would love to see your blue pizza awning though. π
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Wonderful places, and images to cherish … my favourite in this series is Titicaca π
Thanks, Paula. Glad you enjoyed them. π
Beautiful shots, ad!
Thanks, Naomi. π
These are magnificent and delightful sights! I liked them all.
Thanks so much. π
All of them look gorgeous and today I’d happily get on a plane to any of these destinations!
Me too, Dallas, especially as hubby has just started wrecking the kitchen. Glass, tiles and dust everywhere. I really need a paradise at the moment. π
Now those cover all the shades of blue… love the photos…
Thanks so much, bdt. I hope that my link brings you even more visitors, π
I’m sure it will… there must be hundreds following you…
I really would like to park myself here the rest of the day… Thank you, AD! π
You’re welcome, Amy. Have a wonderful weekend. π
I would like to be there and enjoy wonderful holidays !!! π
Yes, they were all lovely places to visit. π
My problem: it is soooooo far away π
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sorry, I have made a mistake π
Great Photos, Sylvia – all perfect for the theme!
Thanks for including links to two blogs you enjoy visiting. Always a joy to HOP over to new blogs π
Thanks, Marianne. Glad you enjoyed. π
Such diverse shades – and they’re all just water!!
unbelievable!
Nature is indeed a great source of inspiration π
Yes, you’re right, 68. Just water. π
wonderful photos.. love the color of the ocean..
Thanks so much, starlight. π
Beautiful pictures! Blue is my most favorite color!!! π
Thanks, Nicole. I love it too, especially on my hubby. π
I like green water too π
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Beautiful photos, so many shades of blue!
Thanks, Trudi. π