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AUSTRALIA ~ The Antipodes
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

L is for Loner


Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Man rugged up and alone reading a newspaper at Dromana beach, Mornington Peninsula
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ABC Wednesday Round 3 ~ L is for Loner
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Enjoying the quiet
Dialogue with inner thoughts
Lone but not lonely
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Absorbed by the bright blue wall of a Dromana beach hut
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24 comments:

Richard Lawry said...

I like pictures that tell a story, or allow my imagination to. I wonder what this man's story is.

A Wild Thing said...

Ahhh...the story of my life and yes there are mysteries to be told in this vision, to be alone in one's thoughts. But it can also be rich and rewarding as thoughts weave a wonderful unexplored universe.

sharon

Anonymous said...

At least he doesn't seem Lonely. But who knows.

Miss_Yves said...

On the first picture , the old man seemed sad..
A great surprise to discover his face , what he was doing, and your comment !
Miss Yves

Hey Harriet said...

I agree. He doesn't look lonely. I'm sure he's enjoying the peace & quiet & simply daydreaming of wonderful things. The photos are beautiful. Love the bright blue wall background!

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Great view of a moment of refection!
What is thinking this old man?

Santilli

photowannabe said...

Alone but not lonely. Very important words. I love the story thats told in your pictures.

DeniseinVA said...

A brilliant photo, such a touching image, but a happy one for me as it leaves me smiling.

Jane Hards Photography said...

I see many people who are alone not lonely. Two marvellous portraits.

Anonymous said...

Great shots, Gemma. Sometimes there are people who want to be left alone.

My L pictures are posted here and here. Hope you can drop by, too! Thanks!

magiceye said...

just love this!

Maria Verivaki said...

lone but not lonely - the best way to be

Gerald (Ackworth born) said...

the essential difference between solitude and loneliness very well captured

Anonymous said...

I love the photos of him. It's very dramatic!

Reader Wil said...

what a dramatic photo! Very good to call this man a loner!

Bear Naked said...

Your photos tell a story without words.
Just LOVELY.

Bear((( )))

Nydia said...

At first, when I saw the first photo, I felt my heart shrink, thinking he was lonely. Then the second photo gave me hopes that he was really enjoying himself readig his paper. Hope so!!

Kisses from Nydia.

Rune Eide said...

Alone is not equal to lonely. Well shown.

Anonymous said...

Gemma, great catch on this one. I like to read alone most of the time.

Leslie: said...

What a touching photo. I wonder if he will go home to a wife or to a place where he lives with some family - or alone. I could write a story about him.

Kim from Hiraeth said...

What a handsome old gentleman!

Jeanne said...

Beautiful shots of solitude enjoyed. Your accompanying words fit perfectly.

spacedlaw said...

I love the pictures of those quiet private moments.

Jay said...

That's a great shot! And the blue wall is a gift, isn't it? Perfect!

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