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A London Bridge goodbye,
London.
Port of Vancouver,
Canada.
Stanley Park
Vancouver
Canada.
Lake Lucerne…
…Lucerne
Switzerland.
Lake Lucerne
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summer
the warmest season of the year,
in the northern hemisphere
from June to August
and in the southern hemisphere
from December to February.
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Lens-ArtistPC-208-Summer-Vibes
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I would really struggle to find any bikini-clad
sun lovers in Victoria this time of year.
However, I as in Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne
I’m sure there would be plenty
soaking up the sun as this group did.
Enjoying summer sun
in Nice,
France
Here Comes the Bride…
…for her beach wedding at Torquay.
Busy Manly beach
Lion’s eyes.
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Lens-Artist PC Patti:…Seeing-Double*
Lens-Artist PC Leya:...Summer-Vibes
Lens-Artist PC Amy:…Summer-Vibes
Lens-Artist PC Tina:...Summer-Vibes
Lens-Artist PC Anne:…Summer-Vibes
Lens-Artist PC Sofia:…Summer-Vibes
Lens-Artist PC André:…Summer-Vibes
Lens-Artist PC Jez:...Summer-Vibes
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FOWChallenge-Boat
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boat
a small vessel for travelling over water,
propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.
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Boats at anchor
Geelong
Coast guard boat
A real ‘tinnie’
An inflatable boat on
Lake Lucerne
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RagTagChallenge-Atop
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atop
(of a substance or plant)
having healing properties.
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Atop Mt Rigi,
Lucerne
Switzerland
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aquatic
relating to water
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Prior to our visit to Lucerne, I had never thought…
…of Switzerland as having an…
…aquatic recreational industry.
I was so wrong.
Geelong’s Corio Bay…
…is another story…
A glimpse of the Bay from anywhere…
…and you will see signs of aquatic recreation…
…and that is before you are anywhere near the Marina.
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Weekly Prompt Photo Challenge: Aquatic
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afloat
floating in water;
not sinking
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Afloat on…
…on Lake Lucerne.
Floating along Glacier Bay…
…on ice which had broken off…
Margerie Glacier.
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Natalie-The-Explorer-Afloat
Sunday-Stills:…Burlywood
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paddle
a short pole with a broad blade
at one or both ends,
used without a rowlock to move
a small boat or canoe
through the water.
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A paddleboard on Lake Lucerne
Paddling Lake Lucerne.
One bloke, four girls and guess who
is doing the work?
Maybe he’s just the ballast!
Paddling at the beach
An old stern-wheel paddle
Paddling at
Gibson Steps Beach
Large webbed feet and ducks paddle.
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Pic-and-Word-Challenge…Wk281-Paddle
RyanPhotography-WeeklyPC-72-Vacation
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I’m not sure why…
…mankind deems it necessary to endure strenuous walks
while carrying backpacks, when on vacation.
I do know why…I think.
Where else are we going to put our cameras,
medications of all varieties,
the wet weather/cold weather gear,
sunscreens, spare glasses,
bottle of water and so on??
Whether a long holiday,
a long weekend
or simply a day out in the sun…
..relaxing on and around Lake Lucerne
seems an ideal way to take a break.
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Ryan-Weekly-PC-72: Vacation
SUNDAY-STILLS-PC-Waterworld
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Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne provides
the setting for my first images this week.
And why wouldn’t the bloke in the boat
have a huge smile on his face.
While there were plenty of people enjoying the Lake,
both on and off the water, generally speaking
most of us felt that it was
not quite swimming weather.
However, I daresay many would think I am mad
to drag myself out of the house
to watch the sun rise.
Then there are those who actually play…
…on the water.
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