Beauty is the illumination of your soul.
John O’Donahue
Beginning with a reference to Louis Armstrong’s song “It’s a Wonderful World,” Amy introduced the 153rd Lens-Artists Photo Challenge with the theme of Wonderful World. And indeed what a wonder our world is!
No matter your country, your experience, your age, or your vantage point, you have probably seen and felt the awesome beauty of the world all around you.
From the foreign intrigue we feel as we travel to unknown lands . . .
to the beauty we see when we’re all alone.
We delight in seeing man’s built environment snugging up to the beauty that only a higher being can create.
Early evening lights define the path around Varenna, Italy, as tourists and residents head for home.
It could be that we don’t even sense the wondrous world in which we live until we’re alone in its grandeur searching for answers only known to the universe.
But we greet the day — and vow to keep the wonder in it.
After all, it is we who recognize — and sometimes make — the wonder of it all.
For more entries into Lens-Artists Challenge #153, head to Amy’s blog and check out the entries attached below.
Wisdom is Wonder.
Jimmy Don of wonderful Waco, Texas
Travel wondrously,
Rusha & Bert
Pat
What a wonderful collection of photographs for this theme – enhanced by your inspiring prose. Thanks.
Toonsarah
Wonderful response to the theme – you really do express the beauty of the world in your words and images 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I have loved looking through my photos again. It brings back memories of good travels.
Toonsarah
Yes – I’ve just been doing the same for the Sunday Stills challenge 🙂
I. J. Khanewala
Beautiful images, starting from that wonderful opening shot of the camels. Wonderful world indeed
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks! Those camels were ready to ride us through a small part of the Sahara. But first, a little rest! Thanks for your nice comments.
WanderingCanadians
Beautiful shots. A wonderful world indeed. It looks like you’ve travelled to number of wonderful places.
Oh, the Places We See
We’ve been fortunate to see a lot of places, but there’s always more on our bucket list. Like Canada. We’ve only been to Nova Scotia and Vancouver. Time to see more. Would love a rail trip across the country.
kzmcb
Another fabulously uplifting post from you. Thank you.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks. Your words mean so much to me.
Tina Schell
Glorious examples of our wonderful world Rusha, especially loved the opening desert image – incredible – although all are terrific.
Oh, the Places We See
Thank you so much. Don’t you just treasure each of your photos from travel? I look at them and remember good times!
maristravels
Great post and the photographs are so well captioned. You’ve made me feel guilty that I don’t appreciate more what is all around me. I promise, I’ll try harder!
Oh, the Places We See
You’ll never convince me you aren’t appreciative. All photographers and writers seen, at least, to focus more closely on what the gems of life are. You’re no exception. Carry on. And enjoy today. Thanks for reading!!
Amy
Beautiful photo selections from your travels, Rusha. It’s a wonderful world! I love the Sahara Desert in Morocco capture especially. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
And I loved being in the Sahara. Once in a lifetime for us, for sure. Thanks for the topic and your lovely shots.
Rose
Oh my, this was a “wonder-full” post. Louis Armstrong’s song played in my head from the beginning to the end, and will probably continue long after. 🙂 ❤