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Friday, November 26, 2010

WeekWord: Lacuna

Carmen at Tails of a Biomouse chose the word "lacuna" for this week's WeekWord.


Boy, that was a hard one for me - at first. It refers to a hole or gap or break, but I was still stuck. I had to consult my English-German dictionary and than the German dictionary to get the idea of the word. Next step was to go through my photo archive, looking for that natural hole or gap, those you stumble over all the time - and I think I've found some nice examples for "lacuna" in nature - at least as far as I understood the word.

So I just stop rambling here and let you look at my photos - hope you like them.

Yellowstone

Slickrock in Canyonlands, Utah


Yellowstone

If you want to see what other bloggers came up with, you can find a whole list at Carmen's blog.

Worthington Glacier, Alaska
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18 comments:

  1. cath cNovember 26, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    i love all the snow and ice holes, and of course i love the tree hole, but that sandstone formation is gorgeous!

    i'm still hoping to drive xcountry with my kids to yellowstone one of these days.

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  2. Maria Wheeler, Simply Cool StuffNovember 26, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    These photos are lovely. Nature right under our noses, through the eye of the artists lens. The 'gaps' in each are actually what created the 'whole'.
    Nice job, Carola. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Domestic ScribblesNovember 26, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    I've never seen something like Slickrock before--one less lacuna for me. ;o) Thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs.

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  4. La Vie QuotidienneNovember 26, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    so many great photos. What a wonderful interpretation. Thank you for bringing these to us.(-:

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  5. foxysueNovember 27, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Hi Carol,

    Lacuna sounds lovely the word conjures up images like yours: Yellow Stone #1 and the Glacier are my faves.

    I loved the frosty morning pics too especially the frozen vessel of water, when you get a weather change that promotes beautiful pics you can't stop shooting no matter how cold! We had our first snow this morning everywhere is white over. I'm off to get my wellingtons on!

    Have a lovely weekend

    Sue x

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  6. Sonya McCllough LockridgeNovember 27, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I really like em all but I love the lack of color ... then the hidden color of Worthington Glacier hole.

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  7. Marilyn & JeffNovember 27, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Wonderful photos, every one of them. I hadn't heard of lacuna so had to consult my dictionary which says 'a gap or missing portion' - your photos show this well.

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  8. Joye SchwartzNovember 27, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Great photos! Love the snow and ice holes, great colors!!

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  9. Christine E-ENovember 28, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    your photos are stunning! each one further explains LACUNA... how do you store all your photos? perhaps you could post your process for the photographer new-bies, like me! I struggle with organizing my albums...

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  10. Silvia(Barnie)November 28, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Das sind ja wieder wunderschöne Fotos, ganz besonders gut gefällt mir das Astloch.
    Das Kind von meinem Let it snow Tag ist von Art Journey in Holland. Ich wünsche dir noch einen schönen Advent.

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  11. DianaNovember 28, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Gosh, Carola, you've been everywhere... I never heard of lacuna either. I always enjoy your photos...little peaks at wonderful places.

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  12. MarcieNovember 28, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Wonderful interpretation of the 'word'. Terrific series of images.

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  13. MonicaNovember 29, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    wow, you did great finding so many for this word. love the forst yellowstone shot.

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  14. BiomouseNovember 29, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Oh my god Carol dear how could I have not commented on your gorgeous post for weekword?!? I swear I looked at it several times and had so much fun thinking about old trips to Yellowstone and such *face palm* Well do forgive me for the late response, I adore the pictures you put together as a nature nerdo, and have not seen Slick Rock in Utah since I was a preteen and my parents dragged us all over the Southwestern U.S. I saw so many amazing natural landscapes on that trip and have spent years of my adult life trying to get back to those precious spots of beauty, though I know my 12 year old self was a terrible little wretch to be around when I had the chance to enjoy it the first time. Thanks for playing and bringing back great memories :)

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  15. MeeganNovember 30, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Carola, I'd love to add you to my Christmas card list if you wouldn't mind sending me your mailing address. My email is thebluemoonmama@gmail.com

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  16. M2BMNovember 30, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    i really love the colors of the yellow stone photo. i love them all really. and the thought that one crazy word could inspire it all.

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  17. soraya nulliahNovember 30, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Oh Carola...I love these pics and I love the "gaps"...I think the analogy to life in general is very apt...it is all those "gaps" and holes that make us who we are, that make us fully whole and make us resilient, unique, strong.
    We are busy looking for a place...We are actulaly staying at the Officer Quarters on the Marine Base at Miramar so it's much much better than ahotel...2 large rooms, a kitchenette (but no stove) about 5 playgrounds within walking distance...I should stop complaining!! But still can't wait to get a bit settled! xxx

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  18. Kate on ClintonNovember 30, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful series - I think you captured the meaning of the lacuna perfectly.

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