10 countries and countless cities made it on my 2013 Bucket List. France, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Jordan, Aruba, Curacao, Canada, USA, Mexico, and Fiji were all part of my whirlwind of adventures and new experiences. I never envisioned such an amazing year of opportunity; my life continues to be a dream come true. I am blessed. Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I want to live.
Here are my top ten favorite travel photos from 2013.
Number 9 – The Streets of Marseille
I don’t know the man in the photograph; I didn’t speak to him or get his name. I just felt like it had a story to tell. The buildings are aged and covered in the marks of time and experience. The white-haired man slowly worked his way up the stone street toward the unknown… at least for me.
Where do you think he’s going? Where do you think he’s been?
Read about my other experiences in the European Capital of Culture.
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Oh yeah. I liked this one. Great colors. Composition and subject prompt contemplation. Good one.
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Thanks John! You should take a similar one on a mountain covered in snow and send it this way 😉
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What a great picture!!!
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I think he is going home after having been in the local cafe or bar, having morning coffee with some of the other old men in the town! Great colors.
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I think that too, but then my mind takes me to all kinds of other places. I think this would be a fun exercise to do in a classroom. Just give this photo to the students and get them to create the back story. I can’t imagine what they’d come up with. 🙂
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Great idea!
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Cool photo Lesley!
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He might be going to church or local market 🙂 The composition is nice and this old man reminds me of my grandpa, thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful! There’s a story here.
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I lovelovelove this photo! The colours are beautiful and I can just picture that gentleman walking around the cobbled streets. Lovely 🙂
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Gorgeous colours!
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Lovely, leaves you wondering where he is going, and what stories he has to tell.
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This could be a street in Lisbon, or so many places in France and Italy. I love it. I like your idea of presenting the photo to students and letting them write a story! I think he is headed to the square for his coffee and a game of backgammon! (Oh my, is he in Istanbul Turkey??…he is for me!)
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Re-blogged this…could not help myself!!!
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Great photo, as could have been from all the countries in South Europe. Your idea with giving students the photo etc. is very good.
Thanks for sharing.
Irene
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Until I can really begin traveling, I will have to live vicariously through you. This pic makes me want to get on a plane and find this alley in Marseille just to say I’ve been there, too!
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I think he has walked this narrow way hundreds if not thousands of time. Perhaps walking home after visiting with his old friends at an outdoor cafe.
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I love the old man in this and the colors are beautiful! Great job on your posts, I will keep looking forward to these 🙂
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I love this picture. On the one hand it looks sad and lonely but on the other, he might be meeting a lady friend and trying to lose the grandchild following him. 😀
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This picture looks so familiar to me…did you have it in another post/story?
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Yep, these pics are my favorites from the year so I can guarantee I’ve posted them during my travels.
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This a great photo, but where is photo number 8 through 1? Am I missing something?
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One a day 😉 Numbers 1-8 are still to come.
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Gotcha! Looking forward to seeing the rest 🙂
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the photo reminds me of an italian small town
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Such bright colors what kind of camera did you use?
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Vive La France! I agree, that the older gentleman is probably going back to his place, after swapping war stories with his friends. This caption brings back great memories, of my visits to France. Very telling shot. You captured a time in which one can reflect on what life should be about. Blessings.
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I too enjoyed this picture and also envision him coming back from a cafe after visiting with friends. Beautiful picture! Yes, think it would be great to have children in a classroom and come up with ideas of what they think. Enjoying this series of pictures..
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The gentleman oozes Style! I think his name is Didier…
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He has ze daily baguette to collect, oui!
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I love your traveling photos 🙂 Here’s a hint on what to expect if you ever decide to put my Macedonia on your bucket list http://aleksandrinavezilka.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/walking-in-my-shoes-part-1-ohrid/
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Love this! Look forward to the next eight!
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I think he is going to visit a friend. As you age, you appreciate each day you can see your friends and appreciate them cause that is what I would do.
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Beautiful photo! Great colours & great subject!
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Love the photo. There’s a story there. The old man has been visiting friends at a local café, reminiscing about the old days and all of the friends who have passed away, especially the love of his life, and is now walking back to a lonely home, to wait alone for the next morning and another visit to the café, possibly with one of the old friends now missing from “their” table, and wondering who will be the next one to pass.
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Wow! Such a powerful photo. It’s almost as though he was perfectly placed right in the centre of the street. I’d love to hear a story or two, from him!
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Me too! If only my French was better 🙂
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Beautiful photography!
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Love those charming old streets. The older people get the more beautiful they become. You captured a great moment!
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Lovin this photo! Great composition and color 🙂
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Stunning! I love photos of streets and people! Especially elderly men, so much character.
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