Today’s Sunday Stills theme challenges you to capture the wind! Wind is a very broad theme which is open to much interpretation.
Like last week, I challenge you to get creative with your photography or other projects! Perhaps you captured the wind in a poem, a song, a quote. I’m sure there are hundreds of songs with “wind” in the titles.
This is one of my favorite quotes.
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward
We can only see the effects of wind, whether it’s a gentle breeze fluffing a bird’s feathers, or hurricane force winds ripping piers from their docks, or clouds scudding across the sky blown by the beginnings of a storm.
The featured image above shows wind’s effect on the clouds and the ever-present wind turbines.
Wind plays a big part in my life since I became a windsurfer in 2009. The wind is ALWAYS the topic of conversation from April through September in our household and at the delta as every windsurfer I know checks their wind meters, their weather apps or asks if there will be enough wind for sailing.
When it’s a BIG day, it looks like this.
Brodie loves the wind and waves. You can tell it’s windy by his flapping ear!
I manage to have good days windsurfing. Just last week hubby caught me coming off the water with a big smile on my face after 45 minutes of fun in the wind.
Did you know my logo for Second Wind Leisure represents stylized sails in an abstract “W”? A graphic artist friend created this for me years ago when I started blogging, and for my website Windigen Consulting (which is German for wind).
I’m looking forward to what your interpretation for WIND!
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You’re the perfect one to show wind since you love windsurfing!! I love that Brodie even gets in on the action!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Thanks so much, Jodie!
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[…] Terri Webster Schrandt is hosting the Sunday Stills photo challenge and this week’s theme is: Can You Capture The #Wind? […]
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Your post is full of excellent photos showing this invisible, and at the same time highly visible force of nature. Great entry!
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I’ve only had one windsurfing experience Terri – it was in the tropics where the water and wind were perfect. I loved it but never did figure out how to turn around without jumping off and doing it manually LOL. I truly admire you on this!! (and love your logo too)
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At least you tried, Tina, Thanks!
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Fabulous photograph, Terri. I love the colours.
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thanks so much, Robbie!
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Love your wind turbine photo. Beautiful sky you captured, Terri. ❤
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Thank you Olga, every weekend it can be totally different!
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Good for you on the windsurfing. I tried it a few times but balance is not my strong suit. I was like the surfer in your photo, but not intentionally. Also like your photo of Brodie, which captures the wind and wave action nicely. I’ve plunked my contribution here: https://grahamsisland.com/2018/07/08/is-it-windy-here/.
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Thanks, Graham, for that! Brodie can really get into these photos!
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Only the handprint the wind leaves behind.
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Shari, you are just so lyrical! Lovely!
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I love that quote Terri! Life is certainly all about adjusting the sails isn’t it? I remember we cruised the Baltic and your first image reminded me of cruising out of Sweden and the 100s of Wind turbines lined up in the ocean. You always look joyful when you are windsurfing and also Brodie loves the wind and surf as well. Have a great week!
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Hi Sue, thanks for your lovely comment! Those wind turbines are always startling to see!
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Beautiful interpretations and I too love that quote.
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Thank you, Dawn!
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Wow!! Excellent shots!❤
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My version of wind – http://iscriblr.com/sunday-stills-wind/
Thank you running #sundayStills ❤
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A wonderful post, Richa! I’m having a great time with Sunday Stills!
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Thank you so much, appreciate it a lot!❤
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I knew EXACTLY which photo I wanted for this challenge! 🙂 I’ve added it to the blue froggy thingy, but here it is here, too, just for fun.
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You captured it beautifully Terri!
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Thank you, Lisa! It helps I’m around wind every weekend! 🙂
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here’s how I captured the wind https://dailymusing57.com/2018/07/09/sunday-stills-can-you-capture-the-wind/
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A wonderful action shot of the surfer Terri and we are taking a leaf out of Brodie’s book with our ears flapping in the wind :o) : https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/07/09/haiku-summer-wind/
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I love it, thanks for your contribution, Xenia!
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I love that quote! It is so true that you do have to learn to adjust the sails. It is the only active option- the others are just waiting. Love the picture of your pup too!
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Thanks, Michele! I discovered that quote while still working a few years ago. I’ve used it in a meme or two (of me with my windsurf gear) for inspiration and fun, and in my class!
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[…] Hello Friends!!!!! I hope you are doing great and having an marvelous Monday. This is Sunday Stills‘ post for Terri Webster Photography challenge. The theme is ‘WIND‘ […]
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Wondeful shots Terri. Look how i captured wind https://zestnzealblog.com/2018/07/09/sunday-stills-wind/
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Thank you, Megha, I just saw and commented (and shared). Nicely done! Loved the quote!
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Fabulous capture of the wind photos Ter. And awesome quote! 🙂
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Thanks, Deb!
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Hi Terri! That quote by William Arthur Ford is one of my favorites. Isn’t it SMART 🙂 And love your photos too. And your windsurfing is an excellent way to use the wind to make lemonade out of lemons. ~Kathy
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Thanks, Kathy, that IS a SMART quote and so useful for inspiration!
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Terrific windy images, Terri. Love your wet dog’s ear blowing. 🙂
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Awesome pictures. The first one is enchanting.
My take- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2018/07/11/sunday-stills-can-you-capture-the-wind
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I love the quote! But for you, the wind is so necessary. The wind is full of action, just like you. I admire your ability to windsurf!
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Thank you, Aixa! It is challenging for sure.
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