Sunday, August 11, 2013

Our Beautiful World Week 7 ~ Wonder


is a place where you could share photographs taken by you from your part of the world


We have a new word prompt every Sunday

this week is chosen by Shahrul

Wonder


If you have been to Paris, you'll never miss the carousel by the Eiffel

I believe many of us have font memories with carousel

it makes me WONDER

how much our parents spent on carousel tickets when we were young

I know how much I spent on carousel tickets just to see the smile on those little faces of my kids



Carousel also reminded me as a little kid

how we find WONDER in the most ordinary thing



the carefree joy of riding on a carousel

can't help but WONDER

is the feel of innocence all pouring down on us whenever we see those pretty painted horses?



the music, the twinkling lights and all the childhood WONDER

all happened on a carousel


the first photo was edited using photoshop elements 10
I added a scratch texture found on the internet

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17 comments:

AppleApricot Wen said...

What a wonder-ful post Kirsty! And so recognizable too :) Yes, lots of tickets bought here too. We have one by the sea here. And you know, I have to admit I can't remember seeing one near the eifel tower... How come I totally missed it? Lol! Must have been that I wasn't a kid and didn't have a kid at that time.
You all have such wonderful posts and photos, I had some trouble coming up with something this week. Beautiful shots Kirsty!

Hugs and happy week! xx Wendy

Shahrul Niza said...

Oh wow!!. This is such a magical post, Kirsty!. You know, I haven't been on a carousel :). But, I could feel the excitement every kid (and adult) must have at the moment they saw these magical place. I can even hear the music :). LOVE!

Unknown said...

Oh we all have those wonderful memories from our childhood, the carrousel was some place magical! Your photos are really fab Kirsty, TFS!
Ira’s Crea Corner

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Beautiful photos!!! That is Brookie's FAVE ride!!! She loves the Merry-go-round :)

Ros Crawford said...

I've never been to Paris to see this but it does evoke wonderful memories ... terrific post and lovely photos ... I'm safe in Lincoln and being looked after by my aunt when it should be the other way around! Lol! Have a lovely day

Denise Price said...

I still love carousels, even after all these years. You got great shots. I love the way you showed the little scenes that are painted around the top of the carousel. Those are great details to capture.

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Love your take on the word "wonder" and your photographs are amazing!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

Garden of Grace

Anonymous said...

Such a gorgeous carousels!! I loved them when I was young and if I was in Paris I'd ride this one too!! Happy Monday!

Lynette Jacobs said...

What a "wonder" ful post my friend. Love, love your photos.

Unknown said...

The wonderful of it all... LOVE, LOVE your photos. Especially the first one. Love your editing my friend.

Hugs~

Unknown said...

What a marvelous post. yes Carrousels hold fond memories for me too, my parents used to take me and then as a teenager I just brought myself and then as a parent I followed in their footsteps. And my dear how the times had changed from when I used to ride them at .35 cents!!!

libbyquilter said...

a beautiful carousel and you have captured the magic of them/it very well~! i think that you nailed the theme this week.

thank you for your visit to my blog as well as your enthusiastic encouragement. i do appreciate it.

:-)
libbyQ

Sylvia said...

Great photo's Kirsty, your trip seems to be so much fun this time!

sandi said...

Love these pictures! FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!

Audrey Pettit said...

How beautiful! There is definitely something wonderful about a carousel!

dawn said...

How magical and beautiful your pictures and words are. I too could ride on these anywhere. My daughter hopes to visit Paris one day and I'm sure she would love to ride on it. Thanks for sharing.

Georgianna said...

Hi Kirsty! I'm so, so delighted to see your photos of Paris. I'm thrilled that you went! Been a bit busy and not to much time to blog but looking forward to going through your posts.

Hope you are well and have a super weekend. Gosh, your girls are fantastic!

xo

G