Blue is one of my favorite colors. It reminds me of Island Summer Dreams, of trips to the beach and all the fun stuff that goes with it, of long hours of self rediscovery as I watched the vast ocean waters. Blue is beautiful and beautiful is blue. Why beautiful? So many reasons. So many answers. But let this pictures tell you why.
Blue is beautiful because…
It is where unforgettable adventures begin.
It is a gateway to having fun, finding happiness and achieving my Island Dreams.
It gives me the chance to find myself. To discover the important things I long forgotten. To search for answers. To find meaning and purpose. To rediscover. To reconnect. To heal and feel refreshingly renewed.
It gave me a lot of wonderful memories with my family. Memories that I will always take with me wherever I may be. Memories that will fill my longings when homesickness strikes. Memories that will remind me of my blessings and how beautiful life is.
We have our reasons for liking a particular color. Some bring sunshine. Others passion. Mine gives me a reason to face my journey with renewed spirit.
I hope you enjoyed my version of this week’s photo challenge called “Blue.” What’s your favorite color? How does it affect the way you envision your World?
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Lovely!
Thank you Jenny. The colors around us makes everything “lovely.”
Very true!
Lovely words and photos, i love the one with the kayaks!
The Kayak is a favorite of mine too. Bright colors and all. I wished I tried actual kayaking though. Too many things to do with so little time. Perhaps next time. Thanks Gilly gee.
I love the color blue too. It is so peaceful and calming. I can’t get over how beautiful the water is in your pictures…. especially the last photo. Wow!
Thanks Gail. Depending if it’s rainy season or Summer, the clarity of the water changes on every side of the Island. The last picture, this is where it’s best to snorkel.
How nice I read this blog post just when last night, I made some soy candles as gifts that we light blue. I chose the color blue to reflect serenity … similar to the serene feeling I got upon looking upon the blue waters shown in your pictures (plus, I’m a fish we loves the sea). My favorite color is pink, though. It’s very girlie, I know!
Pink is awesome too. It’s my mom’s favorite. She only wears anything white or pink, even on a rainy , muddy day! Oh, yes…blue for serenity! It’s a calming color. Helps us go through a hard, busy day. Thanks Frances.
Each photo is lovelier than the last. Your passion for your life and your love for your family is clear–it makes me happy to view the pictures and read your thoughts.
Thank Naomi. I try my best. I do have my actual “blue” days when I feel sad and a bit off balance. These are the days that I feel down and needed all the sunshine I can get. But it’s a bad, depressing feeling, so as much as I can,I try to stay optimistic, hopeful and even happy.
Wishing you all the very best. Thank you for all the good energy you put out into the world.
Your pictures have shown me that you really live in a beautiful setting.
Thanks Colline. I did. Texas is my current home now. I left paradise 9 years ago for greener pastures. It’s a hard price to pay for a better financial future. This year, I get to go home after 4 years of hoping and longing. I had a 28 days to reconnect and It was amazing. I pray one day, I get to go back with my wife and son. Life after all is not about how much you have but how you lived it. I know that now.
Always do enjoy. These are no exception. The blues are beautiful, but my favorite is the one heading into the stormy clouds. Looks like an adventure’s about to unfold.
It was. We did have a great adventure. We get to do snorkeling and island hopping. The current was a bit strong so I had to hold my son really well when he tried snorkeling for the first time. We all have a blast. Plus an ice cream at sea afterwards. Yes, they sell ice cream via a small wooden boat. Thanks for sharing.
blue is really refreshing, and cool in any way!
I agree. Thank you Russ C.
^_^ you’re welcome. blue always reminds me of a good weather. when the sky’s not blue, i feel gloomy.
Me too. I’m into sunshine and clear blue sky. Thanks.
Beautiful post as always!
Thank you Madhu.
Your “BLUE” is very beautiful! thanks for the pingback.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
When I come to your site I get more that a beautiful, well designed and framed photo I get a picture of a man’s soul that offers encouragement and inspiration. Thank you for sharing so much with us.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you. That sounded so beautiful. That means a lot. We live in a world where there’s so much hate, anger, misery. We all need to be an inspiration for others. I gained inspiration from other bloggers whose life stories I can totally relate too. We are all humans with feelings needing emotional, mental, psychological connections. We are an inspiration for each other.
How incredibly, perfectly blue everything is…right down to the oars and the sails of the sailboats!
Thanks Georgette. It was crystal clear blue that I could see the fish, rocks and corals underneath the water. I wish I could have stayed longer. I barely explored the island.
How beautiful. Yes, blue reminds us adventure and wonderful world.
It does and we should listen to its calling. We get to live only once, we might as well live it to it’s fullest, exciting and fun potentials. Thanks Cocomino.
I would love to be there
Thanks Polly. I hope one day you get to see it. It is beautiful.
Very lovely. Blue is one of my favorites too…especially when it leans toward a more aqua color.
Same here. Agua Blue, just an inspiring, dreamy color. Reminds me of island paradise and all its adventures all the time. Thanks for sharing.
All really beautiful images – nice post!!
Thank you. Anything that involves a body of water, just mesmerizing.
I like the clouds in your first photo and I also like the color blue.
The clouds were amazing that day. It captured the Sun’s perfect glow and it gets to reflect on the waters of the calm sea. We were already heading to my town after 4 days of unforgettable sojourn in the Island. I felt like I didn’t want to leave . Unfortunately, my real working life awaits somewhere. Thanks for sharing.
very beautiful pictures!
Thank you for the positive comment.
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these are all great but the last one is so poignantly beautiful and as always your words touch a place within
Thank you Jo. It was a beautiful journey. Makes me appreciate more life and all that it has to offer.
Sad that you are so far from the place that you love. I can see the longing in these blues. They’re beautiful.
I’m always drawn to red- kind of cheerful and hard to ignore (bit like myself!)
Thank you. Red is awesome too. From passion to love, red is hard to resist. Colors bring our the best in us…
Blue is beautiful and you have truly fabulous photos of blue things… Love them all.
Thank you. Nature has so much wonderful things to offer. I felt lucky just being there to marvel on it’s beauty.
I couldn’t say it better than you: blue is definitely beautiful, and your photos demonstrated that beautifully!
Thank you. I felt blessed that I had the chance to experience being close to all these “blue” inspired images. Best of all, my family was there to share those moments with me.
I agree completely with your assessment of the color blue – lovely photos.
Thank you. Now that is Summer is the U.S., more “blue” adventures for me and my family. Yipee!
You fixed your blog, I can comment again. The blue in your pictures is beautiful. I love the ocean color.
Thanks Connie. I found out the culprit. I had all the post open for reading in my setting. After trimming it to 4, the problem got fixed. I’m not really good with computer first aid nor knowledgeable with blogging. Thank you for your patience and perseverance. I apprecieate that a lot.
Such beautiful shots, the ocean looks so inviting in that top photo, and I LOVE the quirkiness and stunning colours of the third one. Lovely entry. xxx Ailsa
Thank you. It was a beautiful day with the Sun, the Sea and everything around it playing in perfect harmony.
Love the blue oars and the complementing orange yellow kayaks !
It’s my favorite too. Reminds of Summer and all the fun events that goes with it. Thanks for sharing.
long time no see with this blog
your photos are beautiful..my fav are the 2nd and 4th
Thanks. It’s been awhile. Nice to hear from you again. The last photo was the day we left the Island. My son was looking down the water for fishes. I felt like staying there forever. Unfortunately, it’s not time to retire in paradise.
Blue definitely brings a refreshing feeling
nice photos
It does. Thanks Amira.
Your blues are so full of sunshine, as indeed are your well written words, and I wish you all the best for achieving your Island Dreams! That sun, sea and shade looks so good . . .
Thanks Patti. I do hope to get my Island dreams in the near future, may be this time, for a longer period of time.
This is just beautiful, so beautiful. My God, this is beautiful!!
I have to tell you, my favourite is the first photo because the clouds, so close to the horizon of the mountains, they just look so 3D, so touchable. And the whole image is vast, from where you stand to far, far away, and so blue. Great stuff, Island Traveller.
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Thanks Noeleen. It was taken while we were heading to my home town. The whole scene was beautiful and even if I only got to enjoy it for a split second, I felt blessed that I got to see images like this in person. I appreciate the positive and wonderful comment. Have a great day!
Your pictures definitely answered the question of why blue is beautiful. Splendid post, full of adventures, as always.
Life really is as beautiful as you say.
It is my friend if we allow it to be. It’s not always perfect but it’s those imperfections that spice it up. Thanks for sharing.
Love the crossed oars with the kayaks – great range of colours there. The clouds look great ion the first shot too
Thank you. I love bright colors and when I saw that scene while heading for our boat ride, I had to stop and capture the moment. It will remind me always of how happy I was during my 28 days of homecoming. Perhaps next time it’ll be longer.
I agree, that it’s beautiful. Blue, and life as well
Thanks Sabina. I lot of my happy memories involves with anything blue from the serene ocean reflections to the fun laughter by the beach to the awesome day dreaming as I stare at the clear blue sky.
HeyThere! Beautiful pictures. Being beside the sea was always my favourite place especially when our children were small. I Still love to go there for peace and relaxation. But we have moved to live in farming country and my favourite colours are the green of the crops and the red ploughed soil. There is a special place I love to go where the scene is ever changing as the crops are planted and grow and are harvested. It’s like a new and ever changing story each time I go there like your beautiful paradise. Thank you for sharing. C
Green and red sounds beautiful. Like the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. I enjoy the countryside’s peace and lush natural vegetation as well. I used to go with my dad on the farm when I was a boy. So much beautiful memories. The farm was sold eventually but I would still go out of town and have a glimpse of the country during my homecoming visits. Thanks for sharing…
I now have a problem Island Traveler I’m sinning as I’m coveting your homeland, it’s so beautiful, do you have a guest room I could borrow for the rest of my life …Oh well I can dream, thank you for sharing your home with us, God’s creation is awesome as He is Awesome.
Christian Love from both of us, we will be in touch when we get home from our holidays – Anne
Thanks Anne. One day, when I do retire there for good, a guest room awaits for you and Ron. It is a beautiful place. I left paradise 10 years ago in pursue of a dream, the great American dream. But now, a different dream kept stirring in my heart. A dream of peace and happiness in all things simple yet filled with meaning. God bless you both always.
Blue is my favorite color too! And for many of the same reasons. I tagged you in my post on Wednesday, can you come over and play?
Thank you for sharing and for the “Tag.” I’m honored my friend. These are one of the reasons I love blogging. I get to get a gift and an inspiration everyday. Have a blessed day!
Beautiful photos of blue!!! I love blues and greens because they remind me of the ocean! Have a wonderful weekend!!! ~Sophia
Thanks Sophia. Blues and greens. Peace and freshness of a brand new day and hope.
Your photographs are simply wonderful and like, makes me want to jump right in the water!!! Great post as always…have a great week!
(You make me miss the beach…wah! lol!)
Thanks Sunshine. I will always be in love with the beach. Now that I’m back in Texas. I’m back to visiting Galveston beach. No white sands with crystal clear waters but just as beautiful in its own way. A toast to a great Summer!
Nice boat pictures
Thank you. It was a cool boat.
Very apt title!
Thanks. I’m hooked on anything blue and anything with water…
I have electric blue car.
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Oh I love this post… it’s beautiful
This is a lovely post, what gorgeous photos