Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs

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The test of an adventure is that when you’re in the middle of it, you say to yourself, “Oh, now I’ve got myself into an awful mess; I wish I were sitting quietly at home.” And the sign that something’s wrong with you is when you sit quietly at home wishing you were out having lots of adventure.
Thornton Wilder

Signs

Finding that right balance between relaxing quietly at home and the joy of heading out in search of the next great adventure…

Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge:  Signs.

62 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs”

  1. NancyTex Avatar

    Nice interpretation of the challenge!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Nancy! I can’t walk down a street without taking at least one photo of a sign so it figures that the one prompt where I could use a few good ones comes after I’ve posted two signs in a row… Oh well, a little push to try something new is always good. 🙂

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      1. NancyTex Avatar

        And I had literally been sitting on my neon sign pics since May, waiting for an excuse to share. 🙂

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

        It was meant to be. 🙂 Of all the sign posts I’ve seen today your neon pics are my favorite. 🙂

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      3. NancyTex Avatar

        Yay!

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  2. sunsetdragon Avatar
    sunsetdragon

    Now standing in the surf is my morning relaxation when weather permits. I love this photo and to me this is what life is all about.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Ruth. I can picture you greeting the morning standing in the surf and I agree, nothing beats that feeling of being connected to the ocean.

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  3. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    Oh I love that quote, it’s so perfect! I should tattoo that on my forehead so I’m constantly reminded of it >.<

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Maybe I should post it by the couch to remind us how great it is when we get up and go out adventuring. 🙂

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      1. Sally Avatar
        Sally

        Lol! That might work too 😝

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  4. andy1076 Avatar

    Awesome! endless horizons 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Andy!

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      1. andy1076 Avatar

        Thank you for sharing an awesome photo 🙂

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  5. Oh, the Places We See Avatar

    Absolutely love your take on the challenge this week . . . and the Thornton Wilder quote! Great job!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks so much, Rusha. 🙂

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  6. M-R Avatar

    These shots are all wonderful: the beach; the water; the rocks … Childhood.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m glad you like them, M-R. This was one of my favorite moments from our summer. 🙂

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      1. M-R Avatar

        It shows.

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  7. cindy knoke Avatar

    Thorton you are wonderful and so is the photo!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Cindy!

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  8. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    Lisa, I really like the stark contrast between the poem and the photograph. I can relate to what the poet penned. Patrick

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m glad you enjoyed the contrasts and the words tonight, Patrick.

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  10. suej Avatar

    Great interpretation! 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m glad you like it, Sue. 🙂

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  11. Jamie Avatar

    What a lovely interpretation!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you, Jamie!

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  12. lensandpensbysally Avatar

    Enjoyed your interpretation and the set of images are layered in meaning, especially for those of us who are drawn to the sand and surf. Thanks.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      You’re welcome and thanks so much for the nice comment, Sally. 🙂

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  13. joannesisco Avatar

    Great picture! … a little bit of blue sky and sunshine on a grey rainy day in Toronto 🙂
    Hope we all find our right balance this weekend!!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Agreed, Joanne balance is good! I’ll cross my fingers for some sun headed your way.

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      1. joannesisco Avatar

        You obviously did a great job because it’s beautiful outside.
        Thanks! Much appreciated 🙂

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  14. bebs1 Avatar

    I wish I have that sign but it is overcast and damp in Chicago. I would readily exchange places with you. Love it!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      We’ve got some clouds and fog right now, Bebs but it looks like sun will be back for the afternoon. I hope your weather looks up too!

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  15. Tina Schell Avatar

    Well said!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Tina!

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  16. anotherday2paradise Avatar

    Awesome beach pic, Lisa. Makes me rather homesick. Love the quote. 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I wish I was back on that beach too, Sylvia. 🙂 Your river view is lovely, are you close to the ocean now?

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      1. anotherday2paradise Avatar

        Yes, but we would have to get in the car and drive for about 20 minutes to get to the beach, instead of just walking 50 yards down the driveway. I do love our lake view, and I guess one can’t have everything, so I’m content. 🙂

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

        Yes, a 20 minute drive isn’t quite the same as a stroll down the driveway but content is great!

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  17. seeker Avatar

    I could just stand there, gaze and think nothing. Great quote, Lisa.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Perpetua. I spent some time last night looking for quote that felt right for the post and really liked this one. It’s nice to hear you like it too and yes, we spent a few hours on this beach just watching the water…

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      1. seeker Avatar

        Lisa, Love quotes. Do you mind fixing the typo. cold means could and thing is think. Thank you and have a great day. Perpetua.

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

        Correcting now. 🙂

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  18. Leya Avatar

    Lovely take on this!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Ann-Christine!

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  19. greenmackenzie Avatar

    Lovely image and thoughts…

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you, Seonaid. 🙂

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  20. Naomi Baltuck Avatar

    Wonderful!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks!

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  21. Donkey Whisperer Farm, LLC Avatar

    Love the ocean!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, we do too!

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  22. Amy Avatar

    Love the photos and quotes!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m glad you like them together, Amy!

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  23. restlessjo Avatar

    Thoughtful! I like it 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Jo. 🙂

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  24. sustainabilitea Avatar

    Lovely photo, but thanks even more for the apt quote, Lisa.

    janet

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Janet. I keep going back to this quote too and am glad you’ve enjoyed it.

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  25. pix & kardz Avatar

    beautiful image. i have previously posted some signs too, and thought i would just sit out on this challenge. but this is a very unique take on it. thanks for sharing.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      You’re very welcome. 🙂 It’s nice to hear you enjoyed my approach to this one.

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  26. Alexandra Avatar

    fantastic capture, Lisa… such great sense of freedom there…

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, Alexandra!

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