Following my my last blog post I received an email from someone about a photo blog competition by Travel Supermarket called Capture the Colour. The idea is you post 5 pictures, each focusing on a particular colour – Blue, Green, Red, Yellow and White.
Here’s my selection from a variety of my travels.
Green – Lizard in Costa Rica.
This cute little fella was seen while canoeing in the waters around Tortuguero and featured in my my recent blog post. These lizards are known locally as Jesus Christ Lizards for their ability to run across the water. After taking this photo he made a speedy getaway across the plants!
Blue – Love is in the Air in England.
Possibly my favourite photo taken in the UK during a ‘Staycation’ in 2010. While working for BAE Systems I scored some tickets to the Royal Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. This incredible display by French version of the Red Arrows, the Patrouille de France, took my breath away. Taken on a (sometimes rare 😛 ) clear summers day!
Red – Bruce Lee Warriors at the Shanghai Expo.
On a dull, grey, wet and smoggy Shanghai day during the 2010 World Expo these artistic statues depicting Bruce Lee as the Terracotta Warriors supporting iconic Chinese buildings brightening the gloom. I love art that mimics or references things. And after all, Red is the colour of China.
Yellow – Belizean Sunset.
Another photo from my current Central and South America trip is this stunning sunset that welcomed my arrival in Dangriga, Belize. After a long and sweaty afternoon on buses it was a welcome relief to chill out with a cool Belikin Beer (“drink but don’t get drunk man”, said passing Belizeans on bycycles) and watch the light fade. A little stereotypical for Yellow, but sunsets are the best!
White – Mini Romanian Snowman.
We all love making snowmen in the Winter right? I spotted this cute wee snowman on a short trip to Bucharest a couple of years ago. As I was walking down the avenue a little boy was killing time to make this on a bench while waiting for his mum in a shop. I snapped the photo just after he was dragged away home.
As part of the contest I now need to nominate 5 other people to take part. So here goes.
Dollface Travel – Myself and Katrina get quite competitive about photography!
Hazell Eyes – I’m sure Hazell can come cup with some good ones of SE Asia.
The Adventures of a Dr – There’s been some amazing Latin American photos on his blog lately.
Chasing Horizons – I just love the photo on their home page.
Heather on her Travels – I’m sure Heather has a ton of cool photos and she gave one of my posts a nice mention here.
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