Turquoise

the magical hue that spawns mermaids somewhere betwixt sea and sky



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~SUNLIT RIPPLES~ 2019

AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on January 1, 2018 for contest MONOKU 4: COLOURS sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 2ND
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Thomas Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 11:12 AM
Your imagination shines here Line. Amazing capture in one line. Brilliant :)
Gauthier Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 11:44 AM
Thank you, FJ. Most appreciated.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 27, 2018 at 9:43 AM
Lovely image to ponder! Congrats!
Gauthier Avatar
January 27, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Thank you, Kim. Much appreciated.
Ashley Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 8:24 PM
Your creative monoku is imaginative and vibrant, Line. A vivid expression of the color turquoise, plus, I love the use of the word 'betwixt' :)) Congratulations for your wonderful win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 10:47 PM
Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 8:55 PM
this one was splendid, Line. For me a first place!! Congrats. I love the way you brought in the mermaid image.
Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Thank you, Andrea. Keeping my eyes open for your contests...
Scars Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 1:14 PM
beautiful! I love turquoise, beautiful color :) congrats sweet Line :)-luloo
Gauthier Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 2:06 PM
Of course you do, dear Laura Loo. Thanks.
Haight Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 9:26 AM
Such magical imagery in your outstanding Monoku, Line. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 9:59 AM
Thank you, Sandra. Much appreciated.
Gupta Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 4:12 AM
Nicely imaginative , Line ... Congratulations on your fine win ...
Gauthier Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thank you, Probir. Much appreciated.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations, Line on your fine win.
Gauthier Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thanks, Subimal. Most appreciated.
Babu Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Line, Congratulations on your win! Regards, Sathya
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 10:20 PM
Thank you, Sathya. Much appreciated.
Callus Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 12:52 PM
Back with merited congratulations, Line...well done! Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Thank you, Paul. Greatly appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 12:13 PM
- Hi Line, congratulations on your winning line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Love your visits, Sunshine.
Smith Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Well done Line, congratulations...
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Thank you, Charlie. Much appreciated.
May Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Very nicely expressed ...Congrats on your win
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 1:45 PM
Thanks, Joseph. Much appreciated.
One Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 8:12 AM
Magical one liner.. Congratulations on your placement in the colours monoku contest
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 1:45 PM
Thank you so much, SO. Greatly appreciated.
Horsman Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 4:21 PM
Wow such power in your imagination..love this.
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 4:57 PM
Thank you, Harry. Much appreciated.
Callus Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:08 PM
You have a vivid and creative imagination, Line! I'll keep my eyes open for turquoise...and mermaids! Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:30 PM
Thank you, Barry. Don't forget you have to be wearing your special glasses. All the best for your mermaid watching in 2018!
Stebbings Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 12:41 PM
What a fascinating idea, LIne. Really like this one. Good luck in the Contest.
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:28 PM
Thank you, Barry. Very appreciated.
Gentile Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 12:19 PM
A wonderful Monoku, Line. And my favorite color XXPP Good Luck
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:28 PM
Thanks, Mike. That's wonderful. Best wishes.
Canerdy Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 12:01 PM
So beautiful, Line! Janice
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Thanks, Janice. Much appreciated.
Michael Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:50 AM
Nice...I like it and probably true too...All the best Line
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 9:16 AM
Thanks, Arturo. Of course it's true. ;-)
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