Thursday Thirteen: 13 Photos I *Didn't* Take - But I Wish I Had!

Thursday Thirteen: 13 Photos I Didn't Take - But I Wish I Had!

07/02/2013

Ciao a tutti! Hi, everybody! Welcome back! This week, I've been perusing the 'net (as usual), and a lovely idea for a post struck me. So this week, I'm sharing with you:

Thirteen Photos I Didn't Take -
But I Wish I Had!

From the Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco Emiliano site on Facebook. Caption reads: "Appennino Reale : battuti i tracciati dall’Abetina Reale, Febbio, Pianvallese, Rescadore e tra Abetina Reale e Piandelagotti."

View of Pietra di Bismantova, province of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Shared on Facebook.

Fabian Cancellara prepares for the Team Time Trial in the Tour of Qatar. Mercy. You *know* I'd like to grab that, uh, shot myself.

Webcam view of sunset beyond Pietra di Bismantova, looking out from Felina, Italy.

John Northrup's photo taken from Mt. LeConte, Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee.

Trees in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee; photo by Brian Shults.

View of Pietra di Bismantova from Castelnovo ne' Monti, Italy. Shared on Facebook by Stefano Guerri.

Torrechiara Castle, province of Parma, Italy. Shared by Emilia-Romagna Tourism on Facebook.

Statue of Neptune, Bologna, Italy. Shared by BOLOGNA on Facebook.

Cabins on Mt. Le Conte. Photo by Josh Branson, shared on Facebook.

View captured on Hwy 441 by Tre Cunningham Dossey. Shared on Facebook.

Gary Wilson of Great Smoky Mountains Association shared this photo of a sunset on the snow covered peaks taken from right under Cliff Tops on Mt LeConte. (via Facebook)

Photo from my mother's porch. Taken by my darlin' friend, Cristy Worley.

And there you have them: Thirteen Photos I Didn't Take - But I Wish I Had!

I hope you've enjoyed them all.

They make me aspire to greater photographic achievements whenever I look at them.

They make me yearn to learn more about the craft of photography.

They make me want to work harder to get unforgettable shots.

But, you know...

There's magic in those everyday moments, too.

Ciao for now!

Comments

Ron. link

07/02/2013 12:49

All beautiful. the view from your mother's porch very similar to my own.

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 13:47

I envy you, Ron. I wish I could be home for autumn and winter!

Anthony North link

07/02/2013 15:11

Great shots - although not so sure about the last :-)

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 16:18

They are, aren't they? But, yes, that last shot isn't for everyone, I know. Thanks for coming by! :)

CountryDew link

07/02/2013 15:16

Wonderful landscapes! Like Ron, that view from your mom's porch looks similiar to mine. I don't know that I could ever be happy where there were no mountains. I always enjoy your last photo, too. I look forward to that every Thursday!

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 16:20

Hiya! I'm the same way - I don't think I could be happy if I couldn't at least *visit* the mountains from time to time.

And I'm glad you enjoyed the last pic, too. ;)

Heather {Desperately Seeking Sanity} link

07/02/2013 15:21

Beautiful! Here from Thursday 13!

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 16:31

Thanks! I'll drop by today, too. :)

Alice Audrey link

07/02/2013 17:19

I had no idea so many good photographers posted on Facebook.

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 17:50

I think the hardest part can be finding them in the first place. Most of these come from pages I've "Liked" over time, and now the pics show up in my feed. Once in a while, I post my photos, too. :)

Colleen Redman link

07/02/2013 18:33

Number 4 and 6 should be postcards, many others too.
In normal life that guy just doesn't look normal. Must be gym induced.

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 19:40

I'd buy them as prints if I could find them, for sure.

And I don't mind how he got that way, as long as I can admire the view. Heh.

Jennifer Leeland link

07/02/2013 18:35

Those pictures of the Smoky Mountains are so beautiful! I wish I could take pictures like that too.

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 19:04

I know, right? I get so homesick sometimes when I see these pics pop up in my Facebook feed... sigh...

Heather link

07/02/2013 19:43

Beautiful landscape shots. I'm particularly drawn to the mountains, the one thing Wisconsin lacks. Plenty of hills and bluffs...but no actual mountains.

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 19:53

I grew up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, and now, when I'm in the US, live in Eastern Tennessee, at the foot of the Smoky Mountains. I miss mountains terribly when I can't be near them. Living in Florida was a stone drag for me. LOL!

Paige Tyler link

07/02/2013 21:55

Great pics! I especially love the eye candy!

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 23:18

Glad you liked them - and I was sure you would. ;)

The Gal Herself link

07/02/2013 22:29

Love Neptune in the snow. And David shaving in the mirror, of course. :)

Kimberly Menozzi link

07/02/2013 23:19

I'm glad you appreciated the finer things in the post. Heh.

harriet link

08/02/2013 01:31

They had a story on the news this morning about one of those hunky underwear models (one of the top 5 and only 18) who is giving up modeling to go to college and play football.
Have a good one!

Kimberly Menozzi link

09/02/2013 14:23

I'd have liked to see that, but it's a pity for him to go play football. (I'm guessing American football, correct?) He'll probably be a quarterback. As I understand it, that's the position the pretty fellas usually play. Heh.

Adelle Laudan link

08/02/2013 20:54

The view from Hwy 441 is spectacular. We have our own winter wonderland going on outside today. Great photos. Happy T13!

Kimberly Menozzi link

09/02/2013 14:27

I can't look at that one without wishing *so hard* that I could have captured that shot myself. Our winter wonderland seems to have passed us by, here. We might get some snow next week, but we'll be lucky if it lasts a day. :(

Stephanie Sullivan link

09/02/2013 00:47

I've been to Cade's Cove many times, and it is quite beautiful, but I've never seen it look THAT beautiful. Makes me wish I was there again. *le sigh* Great list, Kimberly! Have a wonderful weekend!

Kimberly Menozzi link

09/02/2013 14:30

My hubby and I have been to Cade's Cove only twice, but I think it might become a more regular destination for us if we can find a decent bike rental close by. I really want to ride the whole circle if I can! Thanks for coming by! :)

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