Photographers' Thursday

M for Mast



Photographers' Thursday ~ Today we have a photo above for Alphabe Thursday with a prompt of the letter 'M' ~ Mast ~ on the lovely Lannon that we have sailed on recently. We are showing a variety of photos by sharing with several blogs today. The second photo here is of a small 'village' near us with its wonderfully colorful boats. Summer is coming to a close shortly so we are trying to capture as much of it as we can. Always working on our concept of seeing the 'sacred' in the ordinary. Looking through the lens of a camera does allow one to focus a bit more on those sacred moments. Are you finding the sacred, the glorious in your summer day?






Summer ~ Manchester-by-the-Sea ~ Colorful Boats


We are linked today to:

Alphabe Thursday

A Rural Journal Thursday

Two Bears Farm


We hope you enjoy and have fun viewing the wonderful photographers and their choice of photos.


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Comments

  1. Introverted ArtAugust 15, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    beautiful photos. I especially like the last one with the colorful boats :)

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  2. Mama ZenAugust 15, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Pretty shots!

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  3. RitaAugust 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I especially love the colorful boats. :)
    Happy Thursday!

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  4. RitaAugust 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I especially love the colorful boats. :)
    Happy Thursday!

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  5. edenhillsAugust 15, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I love your boat pictures! That first really has a olden day feel to it.

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  6. ngpalomaAugust 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    love the colorful little boats :)) thank you for visiting my blog.

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  7. rainfield61August 15, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Looking for the 'sacred' in the ordinary is just like finding pots of gold.

    The level of excitement is incredible.

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  8. rainfield61August 15, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Looking for the 'sacred' in the ordinary is just like finding pots of gold.

    The level of excitement is incredible.

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  9. MaryAugust 16, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    That is so fun...lovely boats. So much color in those little boats...like they planned to line up in an artistic manner. Pretty.

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  10. GeliAugust 16, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    hello and good morning, Carol, every time when I see your blog open, then the more beautiful images from the sea, of ships and the great landscape, I get itchy feet, would like to pack our bags and go to the sea ...

    what struck me today, I saw no haiku, I deal with you since I read this very topic, very new to me, but interesting ... I have to set up a new blog ...

    a good day and greetings from Geli

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  11. GeliAugust 16, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    hello and good morning, Carol, every time when I see your blog open, then the more beautiful images from the sea, of ships and the great landscape, I get itchy feet, would like to pack our bags and go to the sea ...

    what struck me today, I saw no haiku, I deal with you since I read this very topic, very new to me, but interesting ... I have to set up a new blog ...

    a good day and greetings from Geli

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  12. FionaAugust 16, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    The photo of the mast is fantastic.
    I love it and also those colourful little boats bobbing around!

    Sad to see Summer coming to an end
    but lovely to see your wonderful pics.

    Have a good weekend

    ~ Fiona

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  13. FionaAugust 16, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    The photo of the mast is fantastic.
    I love it and also those colourful little boats bobbing around!

    Sad to see Summer coming to an end
    but lovely to see your wonderful pics.

    Have a good weekend

    ~ Fiona

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  14. LindyLouMac in ItalyAugust 16, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Calling by to return the compliment of following, I am going to enjoy your blog I realise that already, plus it looks like I might have discovered yet more memes to consider participating in.

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  15. Green SpeckAugust 16, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Lovely shots :-)

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  16. bailey-road.comAugust 16, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I love those colorful boats in a row!

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  17. Hanne BenteAugust 16, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Hello Carol
    Very nice pictures you show.
    Thank you for visiting storming blog.
    Hanne Bente

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  18. Hanne BenteAugust 16, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Hello Carol
    Very nice pictures you show.
    Thank you for visiting storming blog.
    Hanne Bente

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  19. alissa apelAugust 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I like those colorful boat lined in a row.

    http://theapels.blogspot.com/2012/08/natures-floor.html

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  20. Terri BusterAugust 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Nice captures- I really like that second pic of the boats.

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  21. Nancy ClaeysAugust 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I just love your seaside photos, Carol. Makes me want to smell that salt air. :)

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  22. Yael Ben-AriAugust 16, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I really like your boat pictures. I would love to be one of those people going out in the one. Love your dog too. Hoping that you have a wonderful weekend.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  23. Yael Ben-AriAugust 16, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I really like your boat pictures. I would love to be one of those people going out in the one. Love your dog too. Hoping that you have a wonderful weekend.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  24. ~ Liz ~August 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Carol, thanks so much for stopping by Quirky Vistas and following. I'm now following as well. Looks like you are blessed to live in a lovely place and get some lovely photographs of it. I enjoy seeing the scenery!
    Liz

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  25. ~ Liz ~August 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Carol, thanks so much for stopping by Quirky Vistas and following. I'm now following as well. Looks like you are blessed to live in a lovely place and get some lovely photographs of it. I enjoy seeing the scenery!
    Liz

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  26. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmAugust 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I feel like I appreciate the sacred in summer each time I bite into a garden tomato! Beautiful boat shot!

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  27. Sue McPeakAugust 16, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Stunning photos! Love the row of row boats and that harbor scene. So much depth with the rocks in front and the houses in the distance. Lovely. Thanks for visiting for AlphabeThursday!

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  28. RitaAugust 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    The mast is a great entry for the theme but that second photo just draws me in an makes me wish I could spend the day on that pier.

    Thanks for all your visits to my humble blog. I appreciate your concern for out poor farmers with this drought.

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  29. RitaAugust 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    The mast is a great entry for the theme but that second photo just draws me in an makes me wish I could spend the day on that pier.

    Thanks for all your visits to my humble blog. I appreciate your concern for out poor farmers with this drought.

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  30. bon bonAugust 16, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    i like all those tidy boats lined up with their pops of colors. :)

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  31. A Daughter of the KingAugust 16, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    It looks calm in your part of the world today. I love how boats rest on water, supported, yet moving; submitting to flow, yet mastering direction. Lovely pictures.

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  32. A Daughter of the KingAugust 16, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    It looks calm in your part of the world today. I love how boats rest on water, supported, yet moving; submitting to flow, yet mastering direction. Lovely pictures.

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  33. Karen LakisAugust 16, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I love your pictures of boats and the ocean and Cape Ann! So pretty!

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  34. LmkazmierczakAugust 16, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I am lamenting the shorter days...looking forward to the transition to fall though...The boats in a row is outstanding♫

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  35. JimAugust 16, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    That's a nice boat, Carol. I wonder what the passenger capacity is? It seems that it might be top heavy with all those people on board.

    I like the colorful little boats tied. That little harbor reminds me of an island in the Caribean but I can't remember where it was.

    Thanks for peeking in on my "M"eow cat.
    ..

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  36. JimAugust 16, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    That's a nice boat, Carol. I wonder what the passenger capacity is? It seems that it might be top heavy with all those people on board.

    I like the colorful little boats tied. That little harbor reminds me of an island in the Caribean but I can't remember where it was.

    Thanks for peeking in on my "M"eow cat.
    ..

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  37. storybeaderAugust 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    great looking boat there! And the harbor is beautiful! {:-Deb

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  38. Bleubeard and ElizabethAugust 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    What beautiful photos you have. I love them. I especially like the photo of the boats, of Cape Ann, and your intuitive painting. You are so creative and I always appreciate when you drop by. Sorry it too so long for me to visit this time. Life sometimes gets in the way.

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  39. minnemieAugust 16, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    OH I love your boats - so vivid!

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  40. anitamombanitaAugust 17, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Looks like a fun boat. I love the colorful boats by the dock!

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  41. CarlettaAugust 17, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Really love the second shot of the colored boats - a whimiscal beach scene!

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  42. Seraphina´s PhantasieAugust 17, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    A wonderful Summer atmosphere on the water. Great shot !

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  43. Sandy AngAugust 17, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    what a great shot of those colourful little boats all moored together

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  44. Andy DavidAugust 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    My friend,
    Even though the pictures of the boats are beautiful, the last one of with that CUTE face stole the show!!!

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  45. Andy DavidAugust 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    My friend,
    Even though the pictures of the boats are beautiful, the last one of with that CUTE face stole the show!!!

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  46. Splendid Little StarsAugust 17, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    great boat shots! I love the colored boats!
    There is so much that is glorious and sacred about Summer--all the little surprises that nature can bring.

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  47. Splendid Little StarsAugust 17, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    great boat shots! I love the colored boats!
    There is so much that is glorious and sacred about Summer--all the little surprises that nature can bring.

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  48. Cheryl D.August 18, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Sailing is the best!

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  49. IndraniAugust 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Fantastic captures.

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  50. LizAugust 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Lovely images!

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  51. VBRAugust 18, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful photos! It is always a treat to come to your blog!

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  52. JennyAugust 20, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Manchester by the sea is really magical!

    I'm always excited when linky opens up to your blog.

    I know you will have something wonderful to share!

    And you did it again!

    Thank you for linking.

    A+

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  53. JennyAugust 20, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Manchester by the sea is really magical!

    I'm always excited when linky opens up to your blog.

    I know you will have something wonderful to share!

    And you did it again!

    Thank you for linking.

    A+

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