PICTURE THIS #361 ~ PEACEFUL

Congratulations, Anders, for the very nice banner image. The castle looks very special from outside,..

Thanks, Benni, for the PEACEFUL theme. The latest terror attacks in Europe and the recent episodes of violence in the USA make us cry for Peace...

My interpretations on this week's theme show you some aspects of my understanding about what Peace is...

Although I have nothing to do with Buddhism, I admit the photo of the monk pictures peace of mind

If I happen to find a cat having a nap, I always think he's enjoying a state of peace

You look at the photo below and you see a peaceful scenery, don't you?

Picture This #361 ~ Peaceful

Many thanks to Benni for hosting this week. A great theme, and one that is much needed after the world has suffered such a turbulent week. 

Here are mine:

1) Bryce Canyon, Utah. Has to be the most peaceful place I've ever visited. At just over 9000ft elevation, the air is clean, crisp and the silence is only broken by the slight rustle of breeze through trees and the occasional bird-call. I think I could quite happily live here and just go into town once a week for supplies!!

2) This pair of Capybara are looking quite peaceful as they snooze on a sunny afternoon.

3) There is nothing quite so peaceful as a walk alone in the forest.

4) This Nene Goose was having a very peaceful sleep in the sun.

PICTURE THIS #361 ~ PEACEFUL

HI ALL!! HOPE YOU ARE ALL TRYING TO HAVE A PEACEFUL WEEKEND AFTER THE SAD EVENTS OF THE LAST WEEKS.

ANDERS, YOUR BANNER IS SO WONDERFUL .

BENNI, YOUR THEME 'PEACEFUL' IS SO VERY APROPOS FOR OUR SAD TIMES.

PEACEFUL FLOWERS FOR ALWAYS.

HIGH ABOVE IT IS VERY PEACEFUL.  

HAWAII IS FOREVER PEACEFUL.  

A PEACEFUL DAY ON THE MED --ITALY.  

EVERYONE BREATH IN AND OUT AND ALWAYS STOP TO PICK THE FLOWERS.

PT CCCLXI ~ Peaceful

Thanks for using my pic as banner. Wonderful theme by Benni.

Taken at a visit to the east coast of Scania.

Taken at a visit to the Krapperup Castle garden.

Taken one calm afternoon down by the main beach of our village.

Picture This #361 ~ Peaceful

Hi and welcome to Picture This. Marvellous banner picture by Anders, congratulations. Wonderful view through the arch!!

The theme this week is "Peaceful". I have chosen nature shots, but people, places, or buildings can all convey a sense of peace. I hope you enjoy this theme.

Seagulls glide over a calm sea.

Lilies-of-the-valley.

Mourning dove.

Picture This #360 ~ Your Town

Forgive me for being late; I have been upset over the recent events in my country and not sleeping well.  We are hearing gunshots at night even in our isolated area. But my friends and photography have been a comfort to me.

Berkey Hall on campus. You can see the town in the window.

One of my neighbors. All the houses in this area are set back well into the woods.

My home 3 months of the year. Houses are built on a series of "ponds".

Again, Florida.

Picture This #360 ~ Your Town

Many thanks to Heidi for hosting this week. Good theme, will be interesting to see the areas everyone lives in. I don't live in a town, but a small rural village. 

1) The 'main street' through the village.

2) The back of the house where I live, taken from the garden.

3) The tower of the village church.

4) The view across the field from my bedroom window.

PT CCCLX ~ Your Town

Wonderful theme by Heidi and great banner by Belita.

St Mary's Church.

The Core - framed by the stairs of the fortress wall.

The City Hall.

PICTURE THIS #360 ~ YOUR TOWN

GOOD MORNING  TO ALL MY FRIENDS!!

MY THEME THIS WEEK IS ~YOUR TOWN~

SHOW US WHERE YOU LIVE, SHOW US YOUR PART OF THE WORLD.

HAVE FUN WITH IT AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK IN YOUR WORLD.

OUR CASTLE, NOW CITY HALL.

CHEERS FROM THE SQUARE

OUR FLOWER SHOP.  

OUR TOWN BAND.  

TOWN GARDEN WITH POND.  

CHRISTMAS IN OUR TOWN. MY LIVING ROOM.

PICTURE THIS #359 ~ IN THE SUMMERTIME

Congratulations, Mitch, for the banner image.... it's really beautiful. 

Good choice of theme...

It's the peak season for straw hats sales

A very common beach scene

Which one would you feel like having???

Picture This #359 ~ In the Summertime

Wow what a grand banner!! Thanks, Mitch, for the image and the theme.

Playing the ukelele on the beach (Doesn't this woman look a bit like our friend Heidi?)

My neighbors' daylilies

Sloop coming in to harbor

Summer salad with freshly picked herbs

PT CCCLIX ~ In The Summertime

Wonderful theme and banner, Mitch.

These three shots were taken at visit to the Knähaken beach south of Helsingborg in the Summer of '13.

Picture This #359 ~ In The Summertime

Since my father passed away, I have been busy, but I will be joining in this week. Next week I am off to England  for the funeral.

I have not been very much out and about lately, more than half hour walks are no longer possible and Summer time is somehing I no longer need since living in a place where I have my own summer.

One of our problems in summer is keeping the bathroom towels dry enough as it is so hot that we close the blinds during the day to keep the sun away. My solution is to hang them in the garden in the morning to dry

Tabby decided that laying on the ground on the porch is too hot, so she found another place to cool off.

The natural meadow has now been mowed down next to our garden and it will supply hay for the cows and other livestock in Winter. It is only allowed to be mowed at the end of June, beginning July, to ensure that the seeds are sown for next year.

And of course, the roses are now flowering - at last.

PICTURE THIS #359 ~ IN THE SUMMERTIME

HI ALL ON THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND IN AMERICA!!

IN EUROPE IT IS THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER HOLIDAYS, FOR MANY MANY KIDS. 

BUT OUR WEATHER IS RAINY AND DARK!! 

MITCH, A WONDERFUL BANNER AND A GREAT THEME!!

THE KING OF SUMMER FLOWERS.

THE BEACH AND SUMMER JUST GO TOGETHER.  

FISHING JUST BELONGS TO SUMMER.  

THE ARTISTS COME TO THE BEACH NOT TO SWIM BUT TO SELL TO TOURISTS .  

TOURISTS BELONG TO SUMMER.