“Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon, will find the right road.” ~ Doug Hammarskjold
This week, Sara Rosso has invited us to share a photo depicting ‘horizon’.
I have many, as I’m sure you all do, but here are just a few from my travels. I hope you enjoy these.
Looking across Table Bay, from the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, the sky seems to blend seamlessly with the Atlantic Ocean.
This is the road to Sun City, the luxury casino and resort which is about two hours’ drive from Johannesburg, in the North West Province of South Africa.
Hopping across to Cairns, Australia, here is a horizon view from the Kuranda Skyrail rainforest cableway.
We were on a round-the-world trip, so also got to gaze across the sparkling blue waters of Lake Titicaca from the top of Sun Island in Bolivia.
Now for something completely different, here’s a rather chilly spring horizon looking across the hot springs and geysers in Yellowstone Park.
To warm you up just a little, is a British summer horizon which I snapped through the car window, as we travelled through Cornwall in August this year. British summers aren’t what they used to be, but at least we had some blue sky,
which is more than can be said for the gloomy horizon, as we sailed into Rotterdam towards the end of our Rhine cruise later that month.
Have a great weekend.
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Daai groot oop vlaktes!! π En ‘n donkie kar!! π
Do you miss South Africa?
Our lifestyle… the great outdoors… my daughters… my other family… the weather… fishing at my favourite spots in winter wearing shorts an a t-shirt… good red wine, snoek or crayfish on the braai… kudu steaks, Addo Elephant Park… cricket in the summer… the summer… Castle lite… good red wine… the summer… the winter, the bush…
Yes, you could say I miss SA!! π
What a dichotomy. I like warmth. Cape Town looks more inviting.
I do like to give a bit of variety. π It wasn’t that warm at the top of Table Mountain.
Beautiful horizons! From so many places too. Enjoyed these! π
Thanks so much, George. π
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As majestic and stunningthe falls is I don’t think it sticks out too much in the post. Love the first two pics.
All pics made me wonder where you are taking each photo from.
Glad I had you guessing. There are no falls in these pics, Rommel. The one in Yellowstone is a hot spring with steam rising from it. π
Ooops. Even better though.
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Amazing and diverse horizons, lots of blue in there too
Thanks again. Blue seems to feature a lot. π
I’ve actually been to two of the places that you’ve mentioned! You better watch out, I’m going to catch up with you on places visited soon π
Just like you’re catching me up with the food pics. π
The view from table mountain is just spectacular!! A fantastic gallery Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Madhu. π
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When you open the doors of freedom immediately thinks of infinite horizons, and this is what I breathed in your spectacular images
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Thanks so much, Ventis. I really appreciate your wonderful comments. π
For me, no contest … the opening pic is awesome!
Thanks so much, Frank. It’s a lovely place to be, right up there looking down. π
A smashing series of photos Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Adrian. π
Lovely horizons, all of them. I waved to my family in Cairns when I got to that photo π The Sun City horizon made me *homesick* for the landscapes of Africa.
Thanks so much, Gallivanta. I’m glad you enjoyed these, and that two of them really spoke to you. π
I have a thing for windmills. Love that shot. Nice post, ad. π
Thanks so much, Gemma. π
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These are nice pictures. I love Yellowstone and your picture is wonderful. Makes me want to go back there.
Thanks so much, Connie. It’s a great place to visit. π
TOTALLY Clicking the link! BEAUTIFUL Especially Sun Island!
Thanks so much, Jasmine. π xx
Thanks for sharing!
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You selected the perfect photo to begin your posting on Horizon. Table Mountain in Cape Town is spectacular. All of the others are fabulous, as well, but the first one breathtaking. Nice entries ….
Thanks so much, Issy So glad you enjoyed these, especially the Table Mountain one. π
WINDMILLS! You know I love windmills. But I like your coast pictures better. Lokking afar the horizon and on top makes me feel like Christopher Columbus. I kid. π Makes me feel liberating.
Thanks, Rommel. Glad you enjoyed these, even the windmills. π
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You know, horizons are so straight-laced. I love Yellowstone because the horizon is marred with clouds and rocks! There is just something special when the sky bends down to touch us in the face. π
Your comment is such a wonderful ‘quotable quote’, Marsha. It should have a place on the ‘Brainy Quote’ site. π
Awww, and that’s coming from a blond! π We DO have brains! π
Indubitably we do, Marsha. π
Love it! π
Gorgeous pictures ad π
Thanks, Hopestar. π Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
Magnificent photographs. Bolivia is beautiful.
Thanks so much, Yes, I’m so glad we did the Bolivia trip. It was amazing. π
Very well captured of “horizon”… really beautiful.
Happy weekend, Sylvia… π
Thanks so much, Bams. Hope yours is great too. π
Your photos make me want to pack my bags and set out into the world. Beautiful.
Thanks so much for the compliment, Marion. π
What great horizon you have here AD, all great photos. The quote is so true, I can relate though the horizon always seem so far:-)
Thanks so much, Cocoa. So great to see you again. xx π
yellowstone gets my vote ad, all marvellous horizons!
Thanks so much, Christine
Beautiful horizons!!!
Thanks so much, Praveena. π
gorgeousness!!
Thanks, Cindy. π
Around the world horizons. Beautiful. That first one is truly stunning.
Thanks so much, Lynne. π
Wow, that top photo is awesome! And the Rotterdam one is also very impressive.
Thanks, Peter. Glad you liked these. π
Fantastic views Sylvia! Love them all.
Thanks so much, Phil. π
Wonderful horizons, all. The first, with just about no visible mankind-meddling, appeals to me most.
Dag must have tripped and fallen on his nose quite a few times? π
Thanks, Col. π
Amazing…
Thanks, David. π
They are simply gorgeous – perfect for daydreaming!
Thanks so much, Meg. π
beautiful horizons…you are most fortunate to have seen all these!!! Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks so much, Heather. You too. π
What a great way to start my weekend!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks, Rebecca. Happy weekend to you. π
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Wonderful horizons, Sylvia! π
Thanks, Marina. π
You’re such a world traveler. You never fail to meet the challenge. Wonderful choices, as always!
Thanks, Gunta. I do my best. π
Beautiful horizons!With love maxima
Thanks so much, Stefan. π
WOW! I always loved formations and landscapes and table mountain just blew me away, majestic! π
Thanks, Andy. So glad you enjoyed. π
That I did! π π
The first and the second one is my favorite, love the donkey cart on the long quiet road.
Thanks, Linda. Glad you love the South African ones. π
You have shown us a stunning variety of horizons. Love the one of the waterfall.
Thanks so much, Colline. π
What a totally beautiful set AD… absolutely beautiful…
Thanks, bulldog. π
Great pictures! I find air turbines mesmerizing and always hope to take pictures like the one you did here, but never get close enough. I love yours.
Thanks so much. Yes I was lucky to get this pic as we whizzed past. π
Lovely photos, Adin. I especially liked the chilly looking scenery you have there. π
Thanks, Imelda. It was very cold indeed, but I’m sure that water was boiling hot. π
Beautiful horizons, many of them are in my bucket list of places to see. Wonderful!
Thanks so much, Bebs. Glad you enjoyed these. π
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I can’t even PICk a favorite! Beautiful gallery! !!!
Thanks so much, Kathryn. π
Awesome horizon pictures. I love the hot springs and geysers in Yellowstone Park. For some reason it look cold rather than hot.
Thanks, YC. Yes it was abut -8 C in Yellowstone, but of course the water in the geysers would be very hot, hence all the steam. π
And i love the quote from the great swede Dag HammarskjΓΆld ! … // Maria π
Of course you would, Maria, π
Fantastic views and photos … My favourite is your first photo … My goodness what a magnificent view ! // Maria
Thanks so much, Maria. Yes you get a wonderful view from the top of Table Mountain. π
Beautiful worlds
Thanks so much, Patrecia. π
The first one’s my definite favourite! Gorgeous photo, Ad. But Bolivia looks surprisingly lovely too π
Thanks, Jo. Yes, we really enjoyed Bolivia, especially on and around the lake. π
An around the world trip… I am envious! You have certainly seen a lot of different horizons.
Thanks, Roslyn. Yes I’ve been very fortunate to travel so much. π
Beautiful horizons AD!
Something I lack unless I’m firmly on mother earth – don’t do high places all that well!
Thanks so much, 68. If you want to go to Machu Picchu, you’ll have to love heights. π
My biggest dream – I might just have to close my eyes for a bit π
As long as I don’t have to do a canopy journey to there!!
No canopy ride, but the bus ride up there is quite hairy-scary. π
Oh my AD.
I’ll have to sit in the middle of the bus. Because, should the opportunity present itself, I HAVE to get there. I’ll have to look for my pose and keep it!
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