So many things we do in life require great care and precision.
This basket seller in Phuket must carefully balance his load before setting off down the road with it.
A Kosovan ex gymnast who I met after his morning run along the Umhlanga promenade, had carefully kept his muscles in fine shape, even though it was more than twenty-five years since he competed and won a medal in the Olympics.
On the beach, this lady is carefully considering her next move.
My sister carefully painted this reproduction of a painting of his wife Annie Hall by our artistic Dutch ancestor Jan Toorop.
Mr. GBH is carefully contemplating the best way to go about eating his rather huge catch.
Be careful to really enjoy your weekend.
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All so different – yet – great examples.
Love the work of art by your sis!
Gorgeous painting by your amazingly talented sister, and looks like Mr GBH had his weekend feast ready to go 😉 xx
Thanks, Sherri. My sister’s painting is so gorgeous. I saw it ‘in the flesh’ when we visited in September. It’s amazing. 🙂
It certainly is Sylvia 🙂
lovely gallery! love your Sister’s painting 🙂
Thanks, Lola. Yes, my sister’s painting is amazing. It looks even better in real life. 🙂
I love all of your carefuls, and the heron and fish is astonishing…
Thanks so much, Seonaid. I think that’s the biggest fish he ever caught. 🙂
I carefully smiled at the variety here – and ahhhh – how fun to end with Mr. GBH having such a fine catch – ❤
Thanks so much, Yvette. 🙂
A thoughtful, carefully selected interpretation of the theme. I like the basket seller -that’s quite the load! … and your sister is very talented 🙂
Thanks so much, Joanne. Lovely to read your comment here. 🙂
Beautiful and carefully thought selection of photos! Your sister’s painting come tops, she is super talented…:)
Thanks so much, Cocoa. Yes, she is that. 🙂
Oh I love this post Sylvia, it was great scrolling down and finding each picture so different but each brilliant for the challenge 🙂
Thanks so much, Gilly. 🙂
what beautiful examples!!
Thanks, Cybele. 🙂
Fantastic photos, Sylvia. Your sister is very talented indeed and I love the size of that fish Mr GBH caught! He can come fishing with me anytime 😀
Thanks, Dianne. I’ll pass on your compliments to my sister and Mr. GBH. 🙂
GBH….he doesn’t shoot small, does he? Love this post….well thought out and most interesting perspectives!
Thanks so much, Torrie. This was definitely no small catch for Mr. GBH. 🙂
I’m careful to stop by your exceptional blog, Sylvia, as I always gain something from my visit!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Ruth. 🙂
I love how you tie all the photos together for the challenge, Sylvia. The gymnast is impressive! All your photos are wonderful; your insights into each adds another level of delight!
Thanks for your kind words, Geralyn. You’ve made me smile really big. 🙂 x
Terrific post AD (Beanie) – Definitely one of your best 🙂
Oh yes – your sister’s painting is stunning – forgot to mention it.
Hahaha Thanks so much, footsy. Yes, I love this painting so much. She gets better and better and is trying new styles.
I loved your photographs dear Sylvia, and the painting is great. And what a big fish he caught 🙂 Thank you, love, nia
Thanks so much, dear Nia. Yes he really did luck out with that fish, but didn’t seem to know what to do with it. 🙂 *hugs* to you. Hope your weekend is a good one.
Sylvia, is your nickname “Ad?” I just noticed this and wondered. . .
This was one of my very favorite posts you have made since I started following you! The painting by your sister is exquisite snd great to know about your Danish artist ancestor, too. We have Swedish and German on my Mom’s side but my Dad’s side has art in their blood. My Dad’s great uncle was Alexander Calder. He is most known for his balanced sculptures. My Dad painted, his mother “colored” cards for the Cincinnati Ohio based, Gibson card company and my brother is both sculptor and muralist. I try not to belittle my drawings but playfully call them “dinky doodles.” 🙂
This was a special picture of your friend the.blue heron and liked the balance in act of one snd the athleticism of another in your photos of men. The couple look cozy and warm on the beach playing cards. Outstanding post and “Carefully executed.” 🙂
Thanks so much, Robin. I love, “dinky doodles.” Such a fun name! Glad you like this latest post of mine. 🙂 My artist ancestor was Dutch, not Danish. When I first starting blogging many years ago on a South African site, we didn’t reveal our real names for some strange reason. I was ADinParadise, short for ‘Another Day in Paradise’ so people used to call me AD, and it stuck. My real nickname is Beany, which my dad used to call me, because I was long and thin. 😆
I like Beany, Sylvia. My Dad called me “Robbie girl” when the song and movie “Georgie Girl” came out. Good to know your reason for Ad and now I know the rest of the story. 🙂
Wonderful photo’s my dear.Can not understand” the man on the first photo” didn’t fall.
Thanks, Marylou. Yes, that basket seller was very skillful at balancing his load. 🙂
Wünsche einen schönen Samstag was für ein tolles Foto der Fisch ist doch viel zu groß für den Reiher?Wünsche ein schönes sonniges Wochenende lieber Gruß Gislinde
Thanks, Gislinde. Yes the fish was much too big a catch for the heron. Happy weekend to you. xx 🙂
Enjoyed all of them , splendid collection!
Thank you so much. 🙂
Love those balanced baskets and your sister’s painting is FAB.
Thanks so much, Nancy. My sister is quite amazing. 🙂
Well careful selection of the interesting pictures. I think we need to take good care (be careful) of every thing we do, don’t we? Please take care 🙂
Thanks, YC. Yes, we certainly do. 🙂
The painting is beautiful, I would love to have it in my living room.
Thanks, Cathy. It’s in my sister’s living room. It was a present for her hubby’s birthday this year.
Great selection of pictures for this challenge…super gymnast 😉
Thanks, Lisa. Yes he was awesome and did an extra one so I could take a photo. I never saw him again, so it was definitely a case of ‘right place, right time’. 🙂
Lovely collection, Sylvia!
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
And you have carefully compiled another excellent post. 🙂 Happy weekend, Ad!
One does one’s best. Thanks, Jo. 🙂 xx
A carefully curated post. 🙂
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
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I invite you to look at my new pictures. Best regards and have a nice weekend.
Thanks, Marko. You too. 🙂
I admire your ability to organize your photos! WOW!!
Thanks, Rebecca. My photos are right there in my mind, so I just have to find them, which isn’t always easy. 🙂
Carefully chosen!! Take care!
Yes, I will. You too. 🙂
Thanks 😀
Super responses to this challenge, Sylvia! Your sister is a really talented artist! And the GBH is a talented fisherman 🙂
Thanks so much, Helen. 🙂
All carefully chosen Sylvia 😛
Yes, they were what popped into my head, so I just had to find them. 🙂
The human flag, WOW that is something 😀
Yes, he was very impressive. 🙂
Wonderful response to the challenge this week. I especially love the first one with the basket seller and the action shot with the gymnast. And the last shot was sublime!
Thanks so much, Lisa. So happy you enjoyed seeing these. 🙂
I love your photos for this series. I especially like that painting! 🙂
Thanks so much, Linda. Yes, the painting is wonderful. I saw it finished when we visited for my Mom’s memorial in September.
equilibri! la vita è un continuo stare in equilibrio…guai se non ci riuscissimo! così tu sei di origine olandese? sono stata diverse volte in Olanda, paese molto lido ed affascinante…l’ultima volta ma solo di passaggio, nel mio viaggio estivo
Yes my father was Dutch, but from Indonesia. He came to England after the World War 2, where he met and married my mom. I have a lot of relatives in Holland, but have only been there twice, and also many in Indonesia who I’ve never met.
I enjoyed looking at the collection you put together for this week’s challenge.
Thanks, Colline.