Weekly Photo Challenge

The perfect escape

May 17, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“Our aspirations are out possibilities” – Samuel Johnson When I’m feeling stressed or disconnected with life, there is one escape that has always brought me home. Travel. Traveling has been one of the most important aspects of my life besides parenthood and marriage. It has inspired me, challenged me and brought me to understand not only myself better but this amazing world we live in. If I can’t travel, then the next best escape for me is nature. I adore […]

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Categories: ACTIVE TRAVEL, BLOGGING, Running, Skiing, Trekking/Hiking, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: CULTURE, escape, Photography, postaday, thirdeyemom, Travel, Weeky Photo Challenge

Rooftops

May 10, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This week’s photo challenge happens to be a favorite of mine: Pattern. I adore the patterns of the brilliant rusty orange-colored tiled rooftop found in homes throughout the world. Two places in particular have my favorite styles: Southern France and Antigua, Guatemala. Here is a sample of some of the dynamic patterned rooftops I’ve captured throughout my travels. Antigua, Guatemala

Categories: Antigua, Architecture, BLOGGING, CULTURE, France, Guatemala, Marseille, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Antigua, France, Guatemala, patterns, postaday, Provence, rooftops, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

The Culture of Paris

April 27, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This week’s photo challenge, Culture, is quite fitting since I literally just got off the plane from Paris which is perhaps the culture capital of the world. Still jet-lagged and behind, I had a chance to upload my photos from my trip to France and have an astounding number to sort through: 1,400 taken in nine days flat! (I broke my record!). I only went through the first set of photos this morning but feel they portray an excellent look […]

Categories: Architecture, BLOGGING, CULTURE, France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: CULTURE, France, lifestyle, Paris, Photography, postaday, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

Looking up in Paris

April 19, 2013 by thirdeyemom

In Paris, so many incredible things can be found when you simply lift your head and look up. Here are some of my favorites. This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Up. To see more entries to this challenge, click here.

Categories: BLOGGING, France, Instagram, Paris, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: France, Paris, Photography, postaday, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

The change that hasn’t come

April 12, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are” – Bertolt Brecht This time last year, we were basking in the sunshine embracing the gorgeous beauty, energy and rejuvination that springtime brings to Minnesotans. On this day last year, spring was in full force with leaves bursting anew in a brilliant tapestry of verdant, virgin green. The telltale signs of spring – brightly colored tulips, deep purple pasque flowers and singing birds- were everywhere. […]

Categories: BLOGGING, Inspiration, Reflection, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: change, Inspiration, Minnesota, reflection, Seasons, Spring, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

A Spectrum of Color

April 5, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Perhaps one of the most stunning things about traveling is the vivid hues of colors you find, oftentimes in the most unexpected places. From the aquamarine blues of the inside of a glacier in Iceland to the rainbow colors of the Buddhist prayer flags in Nepal, there is always a surprise of color awaiting the curious eye. In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge “Colors”, I carefully selected some of my most favorite finds from my travels. Hope you enjoy […]

Categories: PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: color, Guatemala, Morocco, Nepal, Photography, postaday, thirdeyemom, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: A day in the life of thirdeyemom

March 29, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Today’s Weekly Photo Challenge is rather fun. The goal is to try to capture a typical day in your life documenting it all on film. Since this month is iPhonography month, I decided to play by the rules and I snapped away shots of a typical weekday in the life of me, thirdeyemom. Today just so happens to be Good Friday which is a holiday. Thus it is not a regular day. My husband has the day off and the […]

Categories: BLOGGING, Minneapolis, Minnesota, thirdeyemom, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, United States, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: day in my life, Minneapolis, Minnesota, parenting, postaday, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

Spring beckons….

March 22, 2013 by thirdeyemom

I went for run around my beloved lake today and felt the first signs of a long awaited Spring. The sun was beaming down brilliantly, birds were singing in joy and the winter thaw was finally beginning to subside. All I wanted to do was yell and scream in utter, absolute joy! I love the rush of renewal and rebirth that Spring brings. After a very long winter in Minnesota, there is nothing more invigorating and refreshing than the arrival […]

Categories: ACTIVE TRAVEL, BLOGGING, iPhonography, Minneapolis, Minnesota, PHOTOGRAPHY, Running, THE DAILY RUN, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, United States, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: future tense, Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota, postaday, Spring, thirdeyemom, Weekly Photo Challenge

Lunch time in the Alps

March 15, 2013 by thirdeyemom

In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing better than eating lunch outdoors in the middle of the mountains. Last August, I had the pleasure of spending six full days hiking in the French Alps at Vanoise National Park and there were plenty of places for a picnic lunch with a never-ending amount of spectacular views. Here are some of my favorites…. “The mountains are calling and I must go”. - John Muir

Categories: ACTIVE TRAVEL, BLOGGING, France, Tour de Vanoise, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY, Trekking/Hiking, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: alps, France, lunch time, photograph, picnics, postaday, tour de la vanoise, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

Phoneography Challenge: My Neighborhood

March 8, 2013 by thirdeyemom

To celebrate Phoneography month, this week’s Photo Challenge is the first ever phoneography challenge meaning all photos must be taken with your phone. I have to admit that I’ve been using my handy iPhone quite a lot for my photos. Why? It is easy, always on hand, small, accessible and actually takes some pretty amazing pictures for such a small camera. As Cheryl states in today’s photo challenge: To kick this off, grab your phone and head out the door. That’s […]

Categories: BLOGGING, Instagram, iPhonography, PHOTOGRAPHY, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: CULTURE, iPhone, Minneapolis, Minnesota, phoneography, postaday, thirdeyemom, Travel

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