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#WordlessWednesday: Empty Spaces are Fillable

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For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

Empty Pink Swing
Empty Pink Swing beckons children to play
Canyon Drive
Empty road through Valley of Fire

“We all need empty hours in our lives or we will have no time to create or dream.” ~ Robert Coles

Partially inspired by Lens-Artists: Empty

rust brushstroke

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59 responses to “#WordlessWednesday: Empty Spaces are Fillable”

  1. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Not empty — full of so many possibilities

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Yep, just temporarily vacant 🙂

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  2. Sammi Swinton Avatar
    Sammi Swinton

    Im not sure how to answer that question but lovely photos!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      thank you 🙂

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  3. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Beautiful images, Terri! The valley, wow… The swing is a cool capture.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Amy. Empty was a great theme for L-A!

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  4. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Beautiful photos and intriguing, as well. I can imagine many stories are there to be told.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Eugi. The theme Empty was fun to interpret. The Valley of Fire is really an amazing place.

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  5. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I like how the sun hits the rocks in the Valley of Fire. That is a perfect quote Terri and one I will remember as they are good words to live by.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda! It was a sunny winter day in the Valley of Fire when we were there.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        The colors were gorgeous Terri!

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  6. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Love, love, love the swing!!!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Aww thanks, Tina!

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  7. Retirement Reflections Avatar
    Retirement Reflections

    Beautiful swing shot!
    And those red rocks never cease to capture my attention!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! I was happy to discover that the red rocks seem to be just about everywhere in the southwest.

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  8. Sofia Alves Avatar
    Sofia Alves

    I couldn’t agree more, Terri and I love your photos too.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sofia!

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  9. Wind Kisses Avatar
    Wind Kisses

    Love it, Terri. The snowy picture looks like a snowglobe. I love what feels like an invitation to the swing.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! I always enjoy your deep perspectives. Our snow is back just in time for meteorological winter’s eve 😉

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      1. Wind Kisses Avatar
        Wind Kisses

        ha. a love hate relationship I am sure. lol And thank you.

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  10. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Not so easy to find empty space, sometimes. It’s already Thursday when I’m visiting your Wednesday post, Terri. Enjoy the rest of your week.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Jo! Glad you stopped by today!

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  11. Toni Pike Avatar
    Toni Pike

    Stunning, Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Many thanks, Toni!

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  12. Wordless Wednesday. Empty and lights – willowdot21 Avatar
    Wordless Wednesday. Empty and lights – willowdot21

    […] Part of Terri Webster Schrandts Wordlessly Wednesday […]

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  13. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Empty swing empty road beautiful post 💜❄️

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Willow!

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        💜💜

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  14. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    I love the empty road picture!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you very much!

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      1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
        singlikewildflowers

        You’re welcome! Have a great rest of your day.

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  15. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    I love the Valley of Fire and feel very lucky that when we last visited, it was pretty “empty” too. Happy Wordless Wednesday, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Janis! I’m glad you got to visit VOF. The last time we went in early 2020, we managed to get through the entire park. I’m giggling at “Happy Wordless Wed,”…today while poking around at Ace Hardware (attached to supermarket), I chatted with the manager who was marking down things. I said happy Wild Wednesday thinking of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I don’t think he got it 😉

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  16. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    Wow, that view on the road is incredible!
    Wonderful capture.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Dawn! VOF is a pretty interesting place.

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  17. Colleen M. Chesebro Avatar
    Colleen M. Chesebro

    I love the empty pink swing! What a story that photo holds.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you Colleen! Now I can’t remember where I took that pic!

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      1. Colleen M. Chesebro Avatar
        Colleen M. Chesebro

        LOL! It’s really sweet. It deserves a story or a poem!

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        That is your department, Colleen 🙂

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  18. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    The Valley of Fire photo is amazing, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy!

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  19. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Great photos, Terri. The one in the Valley of Fire is gorgeous.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Hi Egidio, thank you very much! The state park boasts a lot of amazing views of red rocks.

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  20. pattimoed Avatar
    pattimoed

    This is great, Terri. Perfect for the challenge. I especially like the canyon road.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Patti! I got busy and need to visit your post! Thank you for hosting L-A this week and for the lovely inspiration!

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      1. pattimoed Avatar
        pattimoed

        Thanks so much, Terri. 🙂 🙂

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  21. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Hi Terri, I agree with Robert Coles. I need empty space and quite times.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie! We all need it.

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  22. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections Avatar
    Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections

    Good thoughts for WW …. and I especially like the Valley of Fire photo. Surprise – I do Not have a an essay on Empty – but it has been on my list of possibilities for the future. Maybe this winter will be the time to draft it. …. BUT …. I do have one of Spaces for you and your readers. https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/2023/06/10/189-spaces/ 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Frank! I was lucky to catch a photo on the road in the Valley of Fire state park. It’s rather popular. Thanks for sharing the link!

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  23. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Nice contrast between the snow at the top and the fire at the bottom!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Graham! Good catch! The snow image was for the featured image. Our subdivision is growing with new homes being built, which is fine. I’m glad I caught the land around our property in its empty state when I did.

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  24. JohnRH Avatar
    JohnRH

    Great photos. Excellent.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, John 😊

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  25. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
    Hugh W. Roberts

    I don’t believe anything is ever empty, Terri. There is always something there. We may not be able to see it, but it knows our presence. I hope that does not sound too creepy.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      🤣 I have to agree, Hugh!

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  26. dawnkinster Avatar
    dawnkinster

    I love the Valley of Fire shot…I’m wondering if I’ve been there. I do remember driving through a part of the West that looked like that…somewhere in AZ I think. Maybe. Or Utah. Or…… 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Dawn! VOF is about an hour’s drive north of Las Vegas. So much of AZ and Utah look like this with the red rocks.

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