Photo for Jacquei and John Vriesekolk

John44

Photo for Jacquei and John Vriesekolk

Folks ..Santorini again..
This time ‘evidence’ for 2 RB members ( and friends ) Jacquei and John Vriesekolk :-) ( BIG SMILES)
My previous photo was also about Santorini and first Jacquei commented .. to be folowed by and John Vriesekolk on the hight of this Island and the shape I am/was in.. Did I survive such a high climb …

Well here is 1] Jacquei ’s reaction :
Jacquei
I get vertigo just looking at this….what a lovely view…..I love the little homes in the foreground….I think you must have climbed a few steps to reach this point !!.............j:)
To be followed by by the reaction of John :
John Vriesekolk:
Wow , John this is a great picture of a wonderful area. You must have lost some weight after climbing all those stairs LOL. Thanks for your trouble and sharing this picture.

And this is what I wrote back to both :

Dear Jaquie..
In fact .. I had a short romantic relation ship while on Santorini! She had such lovely and strong legs.. her eye’s oh Lawdy there where so gorgeous.. deep dark brown.. framed with long eyelashes.. and her skin so soft.. she ALL the way carried me.. plus my photo bag all the way to the top ..
Oh did I mentioned it was a large Donkey-Mule?
Thanks for the feedback ..
John

Riding a Mule / Jack ass (US) is 94 % the same as .. lets say a smaller horse / New Forrest Pony..
When U are used to it .. you know how to sterr/navigate :-) with your legs/knee’s
This baby and I went up just by ourselves ..I let her do it her speed( warm day) and in each corner / bend .. she stopped a few .. giving me time to click a few..

If you look close you see on the path below us.. ( under her right ear) a few other Mules , with tourists and escort, climbing up as well..

So Folks .. thanks for your POP-IN
regards
John

Tech talk :

Canon older 30D

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Photo for Jacquei and John Vriesekolk by John44
Photo for Jacquei and John Vriesekolk by John44
  • John44

    John44

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    wonderful wonderful photograph

  • John44 replied

    Thanks so much Steve and hope Jauqualine and John will live after reading :-)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Beautiful image, John

  • John44 replied

    Thanks BigD

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    You have captured the essence of this beautiful island so perfectly John!!!! :o)))))

  • John44 replied

    Thanks so much darling!
    Do you like the story too ?

  • PICMART

    PICMART

    Good capture & story!

  • John44 replied

    Hey Martin.. howdy my good friend..
    So.. as you see here .. anything you say to me can and might be used in any posting of Red Bubble..
    L O L

  • PICMART

    PICMART

    Right I will be very careful then! Hee Hee. ;-)

  • John44 replied

    :-))

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Ha Ha!! You had everyone fooled!! I loved the story John…...........:))))

  • John44 replied

    :-))

    x

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    gorgeous photo ! climbing steps is good for your health x :)

  • John44 replied

    mmmm.. dearest Lu.. for my health or the Mule here ?

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Another great shot from my favorite island and I have to say this – I love your stories and your sense of humor John. I think you made the spring come a little bit earlier this year (smiles).

  • John44 replied

    What a wundefull reply Teresa.. moreover since you know this spot so well :-)
    Sure ..I push spring towards the Atlantic..

  • jacquei

    jacquei

    Hi John, you did not tell me your companion with the lovely brown eyes and long lashes had such pretty ears…lol ! thanks for this lovely photo…what a view…..luckily you had your sturdy legged friend to get you to the top, hope you did not overload him with all your camera gear….great shot John!......tenemos sol sol sol…... en Costa Calida…....jacquei:)

  • John44 replied

    Gracias querida amiga.. y bessos desde Hollanda..

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Lovely

  • John44 replied

    Tnxss

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    When I first saw this photo, i thought “what a beautiful place”....but I could not at first figure out what that was in the foreground. Needless to say, I had not read your description yet. But before I decided to read the description it hit me what it was. Then, of course, I found out she was your romantic interlude. Beeeaaauutiful shot John.

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    When I first saw this photo, i thought “what a beautiful place”....but I could not at first figure out what that was in the foreground. Needless to say, I had not read your description yet. But before I decided to read the description it hit me what it was. Then, of course, I found out she was your romantic interlude. Beeeaaauutiful shot John.

  • John44 replied

    The thing in the foreground ?? My sweet Mule’s neck and ears :-)
    I realy love your written words ..
    Thanks
    John

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    You should walk up with the mule …then you both get exercise lol :)

  • John44 replied

    Lu.. how hard/tough you can be… :-)

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    fantastic work, what a great view

  • John44 replied

    Thanks and also for the FAV Kathy ..
    Thanks

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome;

  • John44 replied

    Thanks Scot

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Superb …

  • John44 replied

    Thank you Tom

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Donkey – Mule seems fascinated by the view …but even there are grounds John!!!

  • John44 replied

    Hahahaha.. I am still alive Doreen :-)

  • Auntymazza

    Auntymazza

    Love the ears in the corner of the capture, hope you had a carrot in front of the donkey

  • John44 replied

    Infact I did.. but it was a window carrot.. a plastic one :-)

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Beautiful photo and scene John. Looks a great place.

  • John44 replied

    Thanks heap Sharon

  • Evita

    Evita

    Stunning capture !!! :D

  • John44 replied

    Thanks dear friend

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    love this John esp. the horse looking at the view it is so clever you do make your shots very interesting …..keep shooting those gorgeous views so I can pretend I am there!

  • John44 replied

    Linda .. why not coming in real ?!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Beautiful shot, John. Hope the mule got over the break up of your relationship. since you said it was a short relationship, I am assuming it IS over, right??? :)

  • John44 replied

    Well .. we email my dear friend..
    Sometimes its hard to understand.. she talks in a slang sort of ‘Muleish Greek ‘

  • Cheri Bouvier

    Cheri Bouvier

    Just love it! The color just pulls you in!

  • John44 replied

    Infact .. the Greek Tourist board hope to pull you 100% in :-)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Wat een mooie omgeving! En mooie foto!

  • John44 replied

    Hoi El.. en tja.. het is er allemaal.. alleen maar klikken een kind doet de was :-)
    Groetjes
    John

  • Johnsart

    Johnsart

    Great shot John. Has everything in it. If that short romantic relation had taken me to such wonderful places, I would not have cared about the seize of the ears.

  • John44 replied

    Hey John.. the ears ..NO .. no problem for me.. Who is perfect today John./.. right ?
    Her lips where so soft :-)
    hahahaha

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Fabulous pov through the mules ears John, what a view she has shared with you for your first date !

  • John44 replied

    Oh Trudi.. a sharp remark you make here :-)
    lol

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    awesome shot
    xkc

  • John44 replied

    Thanks my dear friend
    Jnx44

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Fantastic shot, John…..LOVE your sweet story too!.....

  • John44 replied

    hahahaha.. thanks a million dear Wendi .. 2 compliments infact :-)

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Gorgeous composition!

  • John44 replied

    Thanks so much Jim!
    Come along next time!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Great work, my friend!

  • John44 replied

    Thanks Bela.. have you ever been that way ??

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    Amazing place and you have captured it so well.

  • John44 replied

    Thanks John .. and nice to get to know you !

  • Cheryl Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Gorgeous!

  • John44 replied

    Dear Cheryl a pleasure meeting you!!!
    Thanks for the comment .. and I like your photo’s too

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    fantastic work

  • John44 replied

    Thanks so much :-)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Yes, once. I love this little island.

  • John44 replied

    :-).. ok.. right

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    Gorgeous! This island has been on my ‘must visit’ list for a while now. Your photos are lovely!

  • John44 replied

    Thanks so much Alison

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    Love that this is sort of giving you the horse eye view….too cool!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    A beautiful view from this well chosen elevated viewpoint John, love the inclusion of the horse in the foreground, almost as if we were enjoying the same view that it was, how I wish I was there now, beautifully captured my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Wonderful shot and I LOVE your story!!!

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor


    Love it!

  • Trudy Wilkerson

    Trudy Wilkerson

    Whewww weeee, this is sensational….what a spectacular view…I’m in awe….

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    This is quite a shot! Love it. Really well done and congratulations on your Feature!

  • kwbeall

    kwbeall

    I really like this one, John! Your four-footed friend makes it perfect.

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