When I saw what the theme for today was, I was a bit perplexed. Different. Merriam Webster defines the word as partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality. So does that mean it has to be something that "everyone" would find different? Does it mean something that only I would find different?
So with this feeling of uncertainty regarding the facts and lacking confidence in myself, I decided to go with a few photos of things that are different to me. Being born and brought up in what is considered a fairly new. or young, country (after all, we're only celebrating our 150th anniversary on July 1) caused me to look in wonder at things like milestone markers from the 19th century, light boats (boats that actually carry lighthouses on board to warn boaters of the coastline or other dangers lurking in the waters), tree trunks thousands of years old that have been carved into weird looking creatures, (all these in Wales) and queer yet quaint mimes enticing tourists into the Uffizzi Museum in Florence, Italy.
Perhaps to those who live in ancient lands won't find these things out of the ordinary. I am wondering, though, who does find these things different.
Milestone marker at St. Fagan's, Welsh Living History Museum
LightBoat in Cardiff, Wales
Carved tree trunk at the Priory, Newport Wales (I call it "Dentally Challenged")
We don't see anything like this outside any of our museums. This fellow was outside the Uffizzi Museum in Florence, Italy, and tourists would go up to get a kiss and have their photograph taken. No cost.
All very different to me, since I've
ReplyDeletenever been to Europe. Let me rephrase that, since I've "not yet" been to Europe.
Different to me too Leslie. These were great photos for the theme!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your take on this theme. The dentally challenged tree trunk carving is hilarious. I hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh I think you've got something here. These are all definately different than what we see in our young countries. I want to go back to Wales, etc. etc. Wonderful choices Leslie...
ReplyDeleteI love your photos and your history, some carving
ReplyDeleteLovely shots, Leslie - so very different.
ReplyDeleteThings have changed at the Uffizi since I was there. I guess that makes it different. (This guy probably wasn't born yet when I was there, though.)
ReplyDeletethese are all new and different to me as well Leslie...great photos for the theme...and I do like the carved tree...
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs. Mile markers really are classics. I doubt that they are being replaced.
ReplyDeleteI love that wooden carving
ReplyDeleteThat carved tree trunk is hard work. I mean the time and effort given to it. And it's funny.
ReplyDeleteThat carved tree is definitely different!
ReplyDeletelol @the 4th photo! Definitely unique and different. Great posts! HAppy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots for this week's theme Leslie. I love the carved tree especially.
ReplyDeleteThe ceramic images have been at West Van for several years. These photos were taken last year and there are even more than I have shown here. Nearer to 14 than 25th I would say.
I love the tree and the cupid! Amazing photos and great take on the theme. Happy weekend and Happy Women's Day!
ReplyDeleteLove the different way you think!
ReplyDeleteThe last picture is really interesting, more interesting is that people go up to kiss it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice take on the theme. THe tree carving is pretty fearsome and might make a light snack of teh fellow outside the Uffizzi! HAppy weekend
ReplyDeleteThese are all very different to me too!! Have a great weekend! I enjoyed your post!
ReplyDeleteThe style of the carved tree trunk is really mighty !
ReplyDeleteI don't remember the statue outside of Uffizi...Is it new ?
miss Yves
LOL - what a lot of super fun photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices!
Have a great weekend
L
I have been to Italy but not Florence. I like the tree stump which is very different from its kind because it looks like a man.
ReplyDeleteI have put my comment on the previous Theme - sorry. Come of insufficient sleep.
ReplyDeleteVery different and I know that it would be something to really see in person.
ReplyDeletelovely different shots! The last one is so adorable
ReplyDeleteGreat pics for this weeks theme! I agree, I think they're all different!
ReplyDeletemiss yves the "statue" in front of the Uffizzi is actually a real man - a mime. He only "came to life" if you went up for a kiss and a photo.
ReplyDeleteDid you go on board the lightship? It's a Christian ship and cafe.
ReplyDeleteLove the tree trunk carving too.
Liz Yes I did go on the ship and toured around. It was amazing! Those are my friends Marion and John sort of behind the tall guy who's an old school chum of Marion's. Mike lives just outside of Cardiff and is a good buddy to M's bro Ken.
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredible tree trunk!! My goodness!! Straight out of the Wizard of Oz!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these photos!!
Take care.
Those all fit the bill if you ask me. Great photos! Happy hunting!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's different than what I see around me, in Texas!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of that lovely grandbaby! and your grandson is so sweet too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise to see some pics of my hometown here! You have cheered me up, Leslie. I love your take on the theme anyway!
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose all look different to me!
ReplyDeleteVery cool shots. Thanks for visiting and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI liked all your choices for "different".
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