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A Snowy Californian Christmas for Horst... :))))

A Snowy Californian Christmas for Horst... :)))) by Vol-au-Vent.
I was wrong about EXPLORE - 106.... well, well, one never knows!

Perhaps it was the wind that sang like angels
Anchored in a star-besotted sky,
Ululating round right-reasoned corners,
Lunging at three kings careening by,
Abroad with wonder, not quite knowing why.
(poet unknown - free poem, copyright Nicholas Gordon)


This is an exercise in 'amusing myself', dear friends.... I don't expect to go to EXPLORE with it but it was one of those 'Blue Mondays' which we all get. Loads to do and no motivation.... Tomorrow it's visits again, cooking, discussions, some singing and music maybe, no time for Flickr.

I dedicate this 'Christmas Card' to Horst *hb19 with my thanks for your kind soul. May we have many more happy encounters with this talented photographer!

Surely you all know it already: Horst is an ever creative person, very active, but what makes him dear to me is his unfailingly kind personality. He always comments with some friendly words; when he can bring himself to fave your pictures, he will and as astonishing it sounds, he even has time left for his grand children, for trips to the beach and taking more photos!!! Now go and check him out - you're in for a treat! :)

If this sounds like a testimonial, so be it. I felt like having some fun and because I was only today wondering how it must feel to live in the ever sunny Californian Desert, I thought he really should have a real Christmas card with snow and so.... :) Merry Christmas, Horst!

Enjoy!


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HeBeDeBe  Pro User  says:

Kiki that is a wonderful picture, such a nice composition.
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To me it might seem like a typically british christmas on the beach, but then we do love to obsess about our weather dont we.
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thnkfst  Pro User  says:

Kiki - This is such an incredible photo. I love it!
Great depth of field.
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AmandaRK  Pro User  says:

hehe so cute! Lovely shot!
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@rmando  Pro User  says:

Great shot my friend.
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Ducklover Bonnie  Pro User  says:

Well if there's one person worthy of a beautiful tribute like this it's the one and only Horst, camera magician and exceptional photographer! I hope all is well with you Kiki and that you are well!
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fishflix  Pro User  says:

Thats super!!
So different....... and I was attracted by the perspective before I noticed the snow.....on the beach!!!
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P. J. McAdie  Pro User  says:

this is perfect. it is terrific. horst will enjoy this view for sure.
total fun, kiki. i agree with everything you have said about horst. he is definitely one of my very favourite contacts.
happy holidays, horst. may the snow be with you!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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me*voila - it's family time  Pro User  says:

This is terrific and a wonderfully personal gift to one of my great friends on flickr, who I had a chance to meet in person, and what a person he is! Your description of him is right on the dot !!!!! I second all you have said to the fullest!!!
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MicheKerr  Pro User  says:

This is fun, Kiki! You are right about Horst...incredibly creative and he always has kind and thoughtful comments. I'm sure he will love this dedication!
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borealnz  Pro User  says:

Love this one Kiki!!! A beautiful card!!
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bitzcelt  Pro User  says:

Very nice christmas scene ;-) . I would choose Europe over sunny California any day, much more interesting. Although the weather isn't as nice.
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My Baby Mia  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BEST OF THE BEST (Invited Images ONLY--POST 1, AWARD 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!


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Lumase  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ¡Palabra! [Square Only Please], and we'd love to have this added to the group!

A wonderfful image, filled with all the Kiki things we love.
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s0ulsurfing  Pro User  says:

wonderfuly creative and what a fantastic dedciation!
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C.Mariani  Pro User  says:

Very creative :-) lovely composition and colours !
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(: Petra :)  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Golden Blue Rose (Invited Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

yes, Kiki
very busy
and not so well in the soul right now.
:))

es wird vergehen
sweet kiss to you
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cltan47 [deleted] says:

best shot
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HiCe  Pro User  says:

extraordinary image!
nice tribute too

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Monique L. (Camille is wearing her new hat)  Pro User  says:

photo vraiment originale et quel contraste de température.
Est-ce de la vraie neige ? ..... Just asking :-)))

Ici c'est la tempête, déjà plus de 10cm de neige alors j'ai beaucoup de travail à faire.
Merci pour tes généreuses visites, c'est toujours agréable de te lire. Et oui le mot écureuil est difficile à prononcer ...

bonne soirée
xx
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Lumase  Pro User  says:

...and a well deserved explore position :)
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Lumase  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Lightness of being, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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federicodettoghigo  Pro User  says:


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*hb19  Pro User  says:

LOL.....I'll be back later Kiki....
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onkel_wart  Pro User  says:

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You deserve another one.
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zanettco  Pro User  says:

I lost you again , lol !!!!!


This is really wonderful my friend. Looove it !!!!!


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'Piers Plowman'  Pro User  says:

Love this - playful in so many ways...

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SkagitLily  Pro User  says:

Congrats on Explore!!! #168 when I looked... it's constantly changing throughout the day.
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ronaldo.s (AWAY- Merry Christmas-Happy New Year!  Pro User  says:

Very very creative and strikingly beautiful !!



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ronaldo.s (AWAY- Merry Christmas-Happy New Year!  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Perception ( Admin-invited only ) Post 1 / Award 2 or more, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

You are invited to add this superb image to:
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Kindly Award at least 2 other photos
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moment.2.moment says:

Nice fun! And a wonderful dedication.
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*hb19  Pro User  says:

The first comment I heard when I came home today was that I have to look at Kiki's post....& Trish (P.J. McAdie) even sent me an email with a direct link to it.....

Kiki, I am honored & totally in awe at what you have accomplished here......First of all congrats on explore & secondly, thank you for your kind words & wonderful dedication, you are making me blush......

But most of all my dear friend, I want to thank you for thinking of me & the extraordinary creativity that you have shown here, whenever I will be at any beach in California, you will be there with me, it will remind me of your image, but unfortunately, hell will have to freeze over before I will ever see it snow......

Thank you again for your kind & meaningful words......:))))
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flopper  Pro User  says:

so beautiful ! the snow/rain bring great atmosphere!
Thanks for your comment! It seems you are a wonderful chef! Not sure if I can come up shots to match your dishes!
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Gps1. says:

Wonderful !
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TPorter2006  Pro User  says:

Awesome, thanks for adding this to Buoyant!


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Fliker_2000 says:

Superb capture my friend... :-) instant fav
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Dircinha -  Pro User  says:

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Papafrezzo, © by www.papafrezzo.com  Pro User  says:


I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
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Sion Fullana (an iPhoneographer in NYC)  Pro User  says:

Very beautiful shot!!


I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
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lele orpo  Pro User  says:


I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
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G!L  Pro User  says:

the different tones go well together and make a wonderful 'Christmas Card' !
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Anne*°  Pro User  says:

Super jolie cette photo Kiki!
Une atmosphère un peu surréaliste et très belle!
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Your Image Truly Is:

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© Karin Elizabeth [in Barcelona]  Pro User  says:

hee hee, very cool! :D
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Arak's  Pro User  says:

Thanks for sharing
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insashi  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called °GoLDeN aRT°(+25Faves°invite only°comment and fave on 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

fantastic photo


I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
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Werner Schnell Images (2.stream)  Pro User  says:


I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
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insashi  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nova Vita Group - invited photos only, post 1 comment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

excellent

enjoy your friday
,.-)))



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Claudio.Ar (Happy 2010 to all!!!)  Pro User  says:

Great work!

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spooky67  Pro User  says:

A Fantastic Image
Thank you for posting!

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bobbycorenki  Pro User  says:

A Fantastic Image
Thank you for posting!

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...........................EXCELLENT, NICELY DONE....................................
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A Fantastic Image
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losy  Pro User  says:

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dragonfly901 says:

You are invited to post this photo to the
CHRISTMAS * NATALE Contest
by the #FLICKR# Over The Shot Group (posting end June 16th)
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#FLICKR# Over the Shot
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Brenda Anderson  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Picnikers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Snow on the beach?? Brrr!!! Happy holidays to you!

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borealnz  Pro User  says:

Congrats on making the flickr blog Kiki :-)
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Maureen F.  Pro User  says:

--This is such a fun shot and guess what, it is being used as an example on how to jazz up your Christmas photo greetings !!
Coool !!


:~)
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Mr Moor  Pro User  says:

Hi Kiki, Congrtulations on reaching the Flickr Blog with this ceative (and festive) shot! Whohoo! I'm so happy for you, and me!:-)

Happy Holidays!

tis the season

Seasons Greetings from all your friends
@ Foppe's Acre

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TPorter2006  Pro User  says:

How cool to see a buoy pic on the Flickr Blog, congrats!

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Daniel909 says:

so beauty...I like it very much...
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daniellajaeger  Pro User  says:

cooool
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Myhaela says:

Superb composition and concept. Well done!

blueberries
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Nathalia Leinig  Pro User  says:

oh, thats great! It would look perfect in BW :-D
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mmahmod says:

With sincere regards
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Amelia PS  Pro User  says:

great PoV
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irresistible bliss says:

beautiful capture!
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fesign  Pro User  says:

such a lovely shot!
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