Life on the road is not always exciting. In fact, I’ll be honest, sometimes on those long never ending stretches of outback highway, it can be downright boring. So when we see something out of the ordinary, it’s a jump to attention.
Like this car on a pole in a paddock.
Now that’s an unusual advertising billboard. Not what you’d expect to see in the middle of nowhere.
Or this giant prawn at a roadside stop. We must be getting closer to the sea.
Then again, what’s this tractor doing in the ocean? That’s one way to tow a boat I guess.
We’ve seen plenty of strange things on the beach. Like this sign below on Fraser Island.
Yes, it’s true. Planes really do land on this beach.
But then again stranger things have happened. It’s all about seeing life from a different perspective. Makes life interesting. And when things go back to the predictable we can use our imagination to see things in a different light. And have fun at the same time.
Who wants to settle for the ordinary? Don’t you love the idea that you can just pick up a lighthouse or a moving bus in a city street …. in a purely artistic sense of course.
My hubby seems to think so anyway. He’s always playing around with things.
Life really is all about perspective isn’t it. What we see isn’t necessarily what is real? Sometimes we even create our own reality. It’s all about perception and keeping an open mind to the possibilities around us. They’re endless and limited only by our imagination.
Here’s a plane landing on Fraser Island. On this beach it’s no more unusual than a car coming to a parked stop at a taxi rank. But on most beaches it would be downright unpredictable.
Life can often be that way. There’s so much we don’t understand. And sometimes I don’t even try. When things happen that seem coincidental or weird I’m learning to accept it and go with the flow. There’s little point in fighting it, especially when things seem out of our control. What’s important is how we react. Staying positive and moving forward.
Let’s accept the mysterious and the unusual and be open to all that the universe offers. There’s an exciting world of opportunities waiting for us if we do.
May we embrace life and live each day as an adventure. May we see the unusual as signs to live every minute of every day to its fullest.
After all, we’ll never have this day again.
Be happy, take the odd risk and keep enjoying the journey.
Inspired by Frank’s Tuesday Photo Challenge – Unusual – at Dutch Goes the Photo
Hi Miriam, Where is the prawn? I went to art school with a girl and her father made the big lobster and a few others of the big things. Louise
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To be quite honest, I’m not sure Louise. We went to the Eyre Peninsula last year and I thought it was along the way, but when I googled the name to check, it said it was in Ballina … which we haven’t been to in years. Mystery.
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I get my Adelaide mob onto it!
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Let me know.
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Now these are unusual lovely photos.
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Thanks Jackie.
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Great post, Miriam! Very clever photos!
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Thanks Mandy.
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Great thoughts, Miri. I’m getting bogged down in stupid stuff and I need to soar again. Maybe next month! Sending hugs
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It happens to me too Diane. Don’t fight it too much, things will turn around. Hugs back ♡
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You’re right, of course. xo
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Wonderful pictures and a great, fun post. Thank you.
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My pleasure. xo
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Thanks for this great perspective on perspective! I am a person who really loves making sense of things. I want everything to be neatly organized, categorized, understandable, and to fit into my brain’s patterned schemas. That usually leads me down the path of jumping to conclusions, stereotyping, and making assumptions. It also results in a lot of pre-patterned responses to things. Sometimes, those are positive responses, but sometimes, they are negative – like fear and anger. I really just want to let things not make sense! It’s only been in the past two years that I’ve recognized that confusion, bewilderment, or inner conflict can be their own emotional states. I was listening to a podcast the other day, and the speaker was trying to explain a very difficult concept, and he said, “Just let it be weird! It IS weird!” Thank your for this reminder to “accept the mysterious and the unusual and be open to all that the universe offers.” I definitely need as many of those reminders as I can get!
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Yes, sometimes things just are as they are, there’s no rhyme or reason, as much as we try and seek it out. And it’s just a matter of accepting. Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Have a lovely weekend Lulu.
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I love those hand pictures. 🙂
I do tend to create my own reality… sometimes bad… sometimes really really good.
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Well, let’s focus on the really, really good! 🙂
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I really like the creativity of those adverisements.
Love your words. Today, is only once. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks Andrew, you too.
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Thanks
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That is indeed an interesting perspective. Everyone, I assume, is hit by something like it at some point. It tends to hit me in waves, and that’s when I do something a bit adventurous. It’s almost never a mistake!
Love the pics and your husband’s dedication to getting those shots…
Cheers
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Thanks so much and I agree, being adventurous has to be a good thing! Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Thank you! Best to you too, Miriam.
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It must be hysterical when you guys are taking a photo….just a bit to the left….now drop your thumb a bit.!!
You’ve hit in s good subject here I’ll swear some people just go through life as though they are waiting for death.
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Yep, that’s just about how it is when we’re out taking photos. Have to admit it’s a lot of fun though sometimes he drives me nuts! 🙂
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I recently leapt out of the car to photograph sugar cane (doesn’t everyone) Woody was buying vegies from a roadside stall and then started to drive off without me. I reckon he was getting his own back for all the times I stop for pics.
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Aren’t they cheeky? That’s something Doug would do as well.
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This is nice Miriam.. I love all the extraordinary things! I thought I’d only see planes landing on the beach in the movies, hehehe… It’s really refreshing to see the “unusual”, sometimes it helps us to see things in different and better perspectives. 🙂
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It definitely does, thanks Nina.
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I like the illusion that you can pick a bus and lighthouse…really cool 🙂 I hope you have a relaxing weekend Miriam!
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Thanks Nina, yes, a bit of fun with the “hand pics”. Hope you have a great weekend too. 🙂
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Thank you Miriam! My sister is giving birth to her second baby on Monday so we’re excited! Our parents are coming tomorrow to visit so I sure will have a great time. ☺
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Hi Nina, sorry for the late reply, I just found this comment in my Spam folder 😦
How exciting for your sister, I hope all went well, so are you an aunty again? What a wonderful time for you all … enjoy! xo
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It’s okay Miriam. 🙂 I’m sorry for my late reply too. I was sick and didn’t blog for a couple days…but I’m okay now. 🙂
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Ooh, that’s not good, but glad to hear that you’re feeling better Nina. Take care. 🙂
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Thank you Miriam. ☺
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I especially enjoyed the perspective pictures. What fun! 🙂
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Thanks. It was fun putting this together. 🙂
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Fun post, thank you. 🙂
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Fantastic post. And somehow you also show how little huge things can be if looked at from another perspective…
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Thanks Sandra, that’s an interesting way to look at it and so true. Hope you have a great weekend.
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So far it’s been good. xoxo
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Wow…such unusual and amazing pictures. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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You’re most welcome. Have a wonderful weekend. xo
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you too Miriam 🙂
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What a fun post, and I loved your husband’s photos! A different perspective is something we all need from time to time. Thank you!
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You’re very welcome Ann. Enjoy the weekend. xo
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Always wanted to just nonchalantly pick up a cruise ship and put it somewhere else, Miriam 🙂 🙂 Fun, but with a good strong message. Hope you have some nice weekend plans.
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Haha Thanks Jo and yes, so far my weekend has been nice. A few spontaneous outings. Enjoy yours. 🙂
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Miriam, what a wonderful take on Frank’s photo challenge. Funny, because I have something percolating in me to write that’s similar…. about seeing the blessings in all situations. 🙂
You came so present with me today. Are you doing ok? Just know that I am here and I care about you. Hugs.
Love,
Debbie xo
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Thanks so much Debbie, I really appreciate you and your kind words. I’m doing okay at the moment. Hope you are too and you’re enjoying the weekend. Look forward to seeing your take on Frank’s theme. 🙂 xo
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Oh good! Continued love and Light to you!
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What a fun post. Thanks for brightening my morning. I must “play” more with my photos 🙂
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No worries Ruth, glad you enjoyed. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Wow! Very funny post, Miriam. I loved how you have played with your photos 🙂
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Great post Miriam, love it, I’m laughing! I agree 100%, depend on our eyes to catch the interesting stuff around us, your hubby is very creative!
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Yes he is and he has a great sense of humor! Thanks Elizabeth. Enjoy the week ahead.
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Great photos and sentiments – thanks for the laughs!
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Glad you enjoyed.
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This was such a joyful post. Made me laugh chuckle. I am going to have to try that little trick of your husbands. 🙂
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Yeah, he tries it quite a bit. Must admit it always makes me laugh … 🙂
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What a fun collection of photos, great job with the prompt.
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Thanks so much.
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What an incredible set of fun photos. I love this kind of posts. Thank You. Happy weekend.
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Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Unusual post but so creative 👌👌👌
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Thanks Maja. xo
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❤
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Hahaha, loved the photos and I have quite a share of these too 😉 I loove perspective photography and with a camera-shy hubster who is only too happy to click my photos, most of them has me though 😛 And flights landing on beach? Wow, never seen that. Love your photos and words Miriam ❤ As usual its simply amazing 🙂
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So happy you’re here Minaxi and glad you can relate. Obviously you and hubby love taking a lot of similar type shots, such a lot of fun. I’ll have to go and visit you again very soon. 🙂
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Aww, Miriam thank you so much. But after the last one which you saw, I have not written anything new. I have been behind the idea of a blog revamp so keeping off the posts till I start a new one 🙂 It will be in WP only and when I do, I will surely let you know 🙂
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Yes, I just went over and checked. That’s okay. When you’re ready we’ll he here waiting. Have fun! 🙂
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Thanks Miriam 🙂 You are in Premium plan of WP or self-hosted ? I am not sure if we go to self-hosted if we will lose the community
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I’m in Premium. Considered self-hosting but decided to stay with WP. Just do your homework Minaxi.
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Hmm thanks Miriam. Sorry if I popped out the question out of the blue. I have read like a zillion articles and still unable to make up my mind 😛 I will soon though 🙂 I miss the thrill of posting and waiting for the reactions and all the chatting 🙂
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Yeah, I know, it gets to be a bit of an addiction. 🙂 And the chatting is awesome. 🙂 Good luck with your decision, I’m sure you could make it work. My son keeps telling me I should swap over but I can’t bring myself to do it just yet.
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Oh yes addiction is the word 😉 Thank you Miriam for the wishes 🙂 Swap over ? I did not get you. Were you before on some other platform? 🙂
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No, no, not me. Don’t worry. 🙂
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Your hubby cracks me up! lol 😀
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Love this post… Some of the imagery is so cool! We saw a plane land in Fraser too
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It’s an amazing place . Look forward to checking out your piece.
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