This week we are happy to have John as our host, with the theme On the Water – please visit his inspirational post to get started! And he writes:
The theme “On the Water” encompasses whatever manner of water floats your boat (or doesn’t).
We all know that Water is the centre piece of all life. No water – no life. And whenever I listen to the murmur of a brook, the cascading waterfall or the rolling waves of the sea – I must agree with Octavio Paz: The sound of water is worth more than all the poets’ words.
Water can carry Light
Dew
Water gives Life and a Living
Water is for Sports and having Fun
But also a source of Natural Beauty – On the Water
May we remember that We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.— Jacques Yves Cousteau
Sincere thanks to those who responded to last week’s “One Photo Two Ways”. It was really interesting to see the many interpretations. Now we look forward to seeing your responses to John’s challenge this week. Please remember to link them to his original post and to use the Lens-Artists Tag to help us find you. Finally, a reminder that next week’s guest host will be Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed who will challenge us with Black & White. Until then, please stay safe and be kind.
Note: I’ll spend some time in our summer house – with no internet – for a couple of weeks but will try to stay in touch!
Leya 
So incredible. I really appreciate your photos.
Then I am glad, Ali! I guess we all love water.
Beautiful images of water-elegant pure and graceful
Thank you, dear Anjum.
A beautiful series Ann-Christine, the water looks especially magical with ice and snow 💛
Thank you for your nice comment, Xenia!
💜🙋♀️ xxx
Great post with wonderful images! My favorite the one with the umbrellas.
Thank you, Ana!
A wonderful selection Ann-christine.
Glad you enjoyed them, Rupali.
Beautiful examples of water uses. Amazing photos.
Thank you, Anne – water is water, wild and beautiful.
Fantastic images for the challenge, Ann-Christine! My favorite is the old mill. What a beautiful shot!
I used to drive by every day on my way to work – so I loved this sight.
I love the drama in your opening image!!
Glad you liked the drama, Nora! Thank you!
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Wonderful examples of light on water.
Happy to share them, Sherry!
Exquisite photos, Ann-Christine !
Ah, you are so kind, Sheetal! Thank you!
Beautiful photos. I love that sunlight glinting through icicles under the bridge, the mist on the water, and (again) dew
Thank you, I.J. for always giving positive and nice comments!
Beautiful all but I have two favourites: the Ice and Snow, and the Old Mill. ❤ With the last one as the third. I wish you happy summer house time.
Thank you, Manja – you picked my favourites as well!
The picture of the old mill is realy nice !
Glad you liked that one, it is one of my old favourites!
Oooooh…..I LOVE the misty shot, and, of course, the old mill! Sorry to have been distracted on Sunday
Thank you, Sue! We will have more time!
Beautiful imagery
Thank you very much!
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You had me with that first photo, Ann-Christine! Wishing you a wonderful summer 🤗💕💕
Jo, thanks. How are you doing and where are you?
Fine thanks, darlin! Very hot and sticky in the Algarve right now but set to cool a little. Tomorrow we go to Lagos for a few days. It’s further west so might have a few breezes. Mick’s birthday on Monday and I’ve promised him a gentle day. For me, some street art and magnificent red cliffs. 🤗💕 How are you?
Good, but have you been to England – no? We are back to normal temperatures for some days and I love it. We have had some good friends over for my husband’s birthday, and we’ll be heading north a couple of days now for some more castles…;-D
Not due to fly to England till 12th August. Quarantine still in place but we hope this will change by then. James due to visit us 25th July. I’m counting the hours 😚💕💕
♥ I really understand…♥
Wow
Fabulous clicks!
Love the ‘its alive in the rain’ click.
Beautiful angle
Glad you liked it, Philo!
Such lovely photos, Ann-Christine. I have never seen lily pads like that before. Amazing!
I hope you have a lovely break with your family and Milo. Take care. Much love. Tracy.
Tracy, thank you. I would have loved to have such lily pads at a closer distance…these are from kew Gardens…♥
Ooooh, that old mill is beautiful!! And I love the mist photo as well. Those two really stand out for me, love them!
Happy to share! Thank you!
Beautiful and varied photos Ann Christine! Those big lily pads floating caught my eye!
Thank you, Anne – I’d love to have such lily pads at home in my garden…these are from Kew Gardens.
Too many to choose one favorite, but I liked the mill, the pier, and those enormous lily pads. Enjoy your time away. We’ll be out of touch for most of several weeks at the beginning of August and I always enjoy that time.
janet
Thank you, Janet – I understand it – we all need time away from everything.
Gorgeous photos ! I especially liked the first one – very painterly.
Thank you, Sandy – I like that one too. Painterly – yes, when you say it.
Glorious imagery . . . love that most of it shows its interaction with land and thus us . . . find the timber jetty reaching out to promises and dreams quite evocative . . .
Thank you, Eha – I too love that jetty in the mist.
Lovely photos. I’m especially fond of the rain one and the last one. But they’re all faves, if you ask me!
♥ Thank you kindly!
hi a. c. wonderful pictures i like them all very much.
best regards robert
So glad you like them, Robert!
These are so good Ann-Christine. The jetty, the mill and the giant water lily pads are my favourites 🙂 🙂
♥ Glad to share them, Brian! I’d love to have such lily pads in my garden!
Same here
But that your pictures of green images like water plants is so nice and interested.please what is the name of the plants??
Thank you for liking the lily pads.
You show how water means to us in many ways, Ann-Christine. Beautiful images.
Thank you, Miriam!
That opening photo and the photo noting having fun are both special. The way to tied the images together with words really put the exclamation point on it.
Always nice to hear your thoughts, John! Thank you
Magnificent post Ann-Christine. Your first and last images were stunning and I loved your text and quotes. Have a wonderful getaway!
Thank you, Tina! You too!
I felt like I was on the water in your last photo. These are all wonderful Ann-Christine 😀 😀
♥ Thank you so much, Cee!