Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #84: Narrow
This week, Amy invited us to explore the theme of Narrow. She said the reason she chose narrow for the theme is, “Travel has taught me that once we go through a narrow path, alley, and/or road with a little patience, at the end it always opens up to pleasant surprises. The experience certainly has broadened my horizon allowing me to see the world through different eyes.”
Here are the photos I share this week.
“There is in true beauty, as in courage, something which narrow souls cannot dare to admire” – William Congreve
We drove on this road many times to visit the Haleakalā (East Mai volcano) which is 10,023 high.
On this Mother’s Day, my daughter, along with her hubby and daughter Autumn took us to Rhododendron Garden in Portland, Oregon. The beautiful flowers, plants and trees surround the lake. We admired the water creatures on this narrow bridge.
“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” – Henry David Thoreau
During our trip at Maui, Hawaii last year, we went hiking on this trail through the bamboo forest to see the waterfalls and pools in ‘Ohe’o Gulch, Haleakala National Park Kipahulu.
These Alleys in Toledo, Spain are amazing. We went on one alley which was not too much wider than these two, I was almost ran over by a car, the size of a Mini Cooper.
“We’re built of contradictions, all of us. It’s those opposing forces that give us strength, like an arch, each block pressing the next. Give me a man whose parts are all aligned in agreement and I’ll show you madness. We walk a narrow path, insanity to each side. A man without contradictions to balance him will soon veer off.”— Mark Lawrence
I took a photo of the Roman bridge on the way to the Great Mosque of Córdoba, Spain. During its history, the bridge was restored and renovated several times and now only the 14th and 15th arches (counting from the Puerta del Puente) are original.
Stay tuned for Tina’s (Travels and Trifles) LAPC #85 on February 22nd.
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #84: Narrow
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Great photos, I especially liked the hiking trail one. Thanks for the post.
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Thank you for reading and comment, Geri!
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Hi, Miriam! You nailed the prompt, my friend. Great pictures! ❤ xo
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Great photos for the prompt. I love the old roman Bridge. What a lovely place.
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Thank you, Dwight. I wish to have walked on it.
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That would have been very cool!
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Yes, now I don’t know if I would go back because there are other places lined up to visit!
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Wow, Miriam, your photos are lovely! I dream of visiting Hawaii one year- though DH would probably have to drag me back home, lol
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Nice – Love these narrow streets / passages in old Europe too! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Tatiana. 🙂
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Lovely photos 🙂 Love that blue sky and open horizon in the first one! 🙂
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Thank you M.B. Yes, Maui has nice weather and clear sky most of the time. I’m glad you liked the photos. 🙂
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Beautiful pictures once again, Miriam! I have always loved pictures on pathways and the possibilities. I will have to go see the Rhododendron Garden next time I’m in Oregon:)
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Thank you, Denise. The Rhododendron Garden is so pretty at every corner. My daughter and her husband-to-be had the engagement photos taken there. You’ll like it!
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Enjoyed the images and relevant, clever text. Thanks, Miriam.
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Thank you for your comment, Michael. I’m glad you liked them!
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Lovely photos, Miriam. Those narrow streets toss me back in time; they’re mesmerizing. And the Rhododendron Garden is always beautiful. Thanks for the smile, my friend.
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Thank you, Diana. The early memory of seeing the Mini Cooper’s chasing on the narrow street was watching the movie The Italian Job. It made me want to see the narrow streets.
Yes, the Rhododendron Garden is so fresh and cheerful.
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Excellent choices Miriam. Smiled at your close call—hard to believe cars are even allowed!! Loved the Lawrence quote also
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Yes, Tina, I’m so used to have the right of way as pedestrian in the US. I almost got hit by the bicycle in Amsterdam also, haha! Yes, Lawrence quote is so insightful to keep us in balance!
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Enjoy your narrow pathway photo selections, Miriam! It wonderful to travel these beautiful places with you.
Congratulation to all the awards showing on your header!
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You’re an inspiration, Amy! I must be attracted by the interesting narrow paths to have taken those photos.
Thank you, yes, I’m glad to have those book awards!
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Great choices, Miriam! I too love narrow lanes and streets – glad you were not hit by that mini car! The trail through the bamboo forest looks very inviting.
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Thank you, Ann-Christine. Yes, I didn’t see that car coming and my husband grabbed my blouse to pull me in.
I took so many photos on that trail because every turn was interesting. And I took more when we return from the top, my husband thought I made too many stops, haha!
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Haha – I feel a certain recognition there…that’s what my husband thinks about me…
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Yes, Ann-Christine, they understand anyway.
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Beautiful response to the narrow. Great quote, and great photos as always
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Thank you for your comment, Bella! I’m glad you liked them.
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These are certainly wonderful captures, Miriam 🙂
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Thank you, HR! I liked your also!! 🙂
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Miriam, I’m in awe of all your travels in this post in celebration of narrowness! 😀 I find narrow paths are full of possibilities, secrets ahead which are soon to be revealed! The Spanish road is super narrow and glad you were okay! Wow, the Rhododendron Garden is beautiful and mystical … what a special day out! Hugs xx
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Thank you, Annika. Yes, the narrow paths have so many indications in a concrete or abstract, physical, mental, and spiritual ways.
The Rhododendron Garden is the photographer’s choice of location for special photograph. They used that to take my daughter and her husband-to-be’s engagement photos. 🙂
Thank you for your T message! 🙂
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Wow what beautiful places, Miriam and must say awesome pictures taken too. Nice to know you enjoyed with your family on Mother’s Day that is what daughters are all about. Great post.
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Yes, Kamal. I know you understand the feeling of having close mother-daughter relationship. I’m glad you liked the pictures!
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Yes they were gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you very much. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Welcome 😊😊😊🌷🌷🌷
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All great shots, Miriam. I love those narrow openings between buildings. I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone claustrophobic.
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Thank you, Pete. They have wrought iron bars in front of the windows. I can see why. The buildings are so close to each other, you can jump over.
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Great ‘narrows’ Miriam.
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Such beautiful pathways, Miriam.
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Thank you, Robbie! I was attracted to them so I have a collection of the pathways. BTW, I signed up to host your blog tour on 3/3.
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Thank you, Miriam. I appreciate the support.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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