Capture the Color is a yearly contest held by Travel Supermarket, where bloggers are asked to submit a personal travel photo that best represents a series of colors (Red, Blue, Green, White and Yellow.) A panel of judges will pick a winner for each color category with prizes including a £3,000 travel fund, iPads and more. I was tagged to participate by Sunshine and Siestas and A Texan in Spain, so here goes!
RED
I’ve posted this picture a few times on my blog, because it’s one of my favorites. This is of a beach town in Basque Country called Lekeitio. Traditionally a fishing village, it explodes in the summer with tourism, but the port stays active as ever, and the fishermen bring in the fresh catch every morning. I took this particular shot from a mountain-top look-out from over the town, and the red terra-cotta rooftops really steal the show.
YELLOW
In the mountains of Washington State, there’s a German village called Leavenworth. Come Autumn, it turns into a feast for the eyes as the leaves change colors into vibrant reds, yellows and oranges. After three years of living in Spain’s south, with almost no seasons accept warm, hot, and boiling, I definitely appreciated seeing Autumn up close.
WHITE
This is majestic Mount Rainier, also from my beautiful home of Washington. I went hiking in Mt. Rainier National Park around this time last fall, and wish I could do the same this year! This landscape made me so thankful–and proud–to call the Pacific Northwest home!
BLUE
I recently snapped this in Cudillero, Asturias. I had just climbed to the top of the village to look out from its viewpoint, and was making my way down the steep alleyways, when I saw this guy staring back at me as I turned the corner. His sweet face couldn’t have been more perfectly framed!
GREEN
I was in Rome for artichoke season and saw this beauties while in a local market in Testaccio, a true Roman neighborhood. So many of my travel memories are marked by the food I experience in each places, and I won’t be forgetting Roman artichokes anytime soon!
I nominate:
Kirstie @ Venga, Vale, Vamos
Nicole @ La Mia Vita
Kerry @ Kerry Murray Photography
Amanda @ Marshall’s Abroad
Casey @ We Took the Road Less Traveled
September 13, 2013
These are beyond gorgeous pics!!! Love love love!
Andi recently posted…Ask Andi Anything + Giveaway (Part 7)
September 18, 2013
Thank you!
September 14, 2013
Glad to see this on your blog, Christine! I love the shot of the artichokes in Italy, and it was a fun change to see the Pacific NW featured.
Trevor Huxham recently posted…How I Fell in Love with Jaén, Spain—the Queen of the Olive Groves
September 18, 2013
Thanks for the nom!
September 14, 2013
I love these, Christine. Specially the blue one… with the dog – so cute!
Katherina recently posted…My Favourite Beach in Catalonia (Spain)
September 18, 2013
Thank you! Isn’t he a cutie?
September 16, 2013
amazing photos! best of luck Christine I always love your stunning photos in these articles!
Rebecca recently posted…Chapter 62: A designers lesson in detail from the Sagrada Famila – Barcelona
September 18, 2013
Aw, thank you!
September 17, 2013
Love the blue pic!
I am nominated as well but am saving it for when I get to Ireland. I figure there’ll be some great green images there. Are you going to TBEX?
Murissa
The Wanderfull Traveler recently posted…Okanagan Food & Wine Film Fest
September 18, 2013
In Ireland you definitely will! I’m not going to TBEX, but enjoy!
September 23, 2013
Oh man, I’ve been too busy preparing for tomorrow’s move to Australia to keep up with my favorite blogs, so a belated thank you for the tag! Your photos are all stunning!
Kirstie recently posted…Why AREN’T You Traveling the World?
September 24, 2013
That’s a pretty amazing excuse!
Good luck with the move, looking forward to reading about your adventures down under!
September 25, 2013
Great Imagery! Thanks for sharing your photos. I have entered the contest myself. Looks like there is going to be a LOT OF competition.
Jonathan Look, Jr. recently posted…Capture the Colour 2013
September 26, 2013
Definitely! I checked out yours–great entry!
September 26, 2013
Wow your photos are indescribable! No words can totally describe how wonderful they are. It seems like you’re telling a story of how enchanting all these place could be.
Ariana recently posted…OLD FAITHFUL
September 26, 2013
Thanks!