… last time I visit mum – on my way now again just now – working on this post aboard the train. I decide to collect color green – not easy this time of year, if it’s not all going to be about grass and leaves.
So all the photos are taken during my travelling, waiting on platforms and between connections – plus we had to go to hospital in Simrishamn to do check up on her eyes, also travelling – but short distance.
Don’t have much to say about my travelling – so I have looked up some details about color green instead.My travelling to mum and back rarely is very safe and not much happens …. The way I want it to be.
Neither do I take the purple trains or the yellow bus … some decision I have to make 4 times per month.
This “Hjärtstartare” – means “Heartstarter” – that is on photo below is something you see on every platform on Swedish stations – it a tool that anyone can use if somebody gets a heart attack. It’s so easy to use and very clear instructions. Also they have them on airports. It’s automatic alarmed and also do they have camera surveillance on it – so nobody steal it or damage it.
Green is the color of nature, fertility and life. It symbolizes self-respect and wellbeing. Green is favored by well-balanced people. Green is a safe and grass green is the most restful color. It also means learning, growth and harmony.
A good tip is if you don’t what color to use …. Use green!!! The old Egyptians wore green eyeliner and I, personal use Guerlain green mascara.
Green often symbolizes money. Also in Sweden all hospital surgical staff uses green protection clothing. Friday is a green day.
I wear green in the summer – that means that I want to overcome a sense of thwarted ambition. It says growth – balance and harmony. It is a color of healthy relationships.
My apartment has a forest green hallway/entrance.
The driver that took us home from the hospital he wore a fantastic green jacket and tie – asked if I could take a photo of him – he all adjusted his tie and I was going to take the photo ….. the camera went black. No batteries left and of course the spare ones at home. So NO handsome green driver … in this post.
“It’s not easy bein’ green.”
Kermit, the frog
Nuno Mindelis (The Beast from Brazil), born 1957. This cloud – “The Grass Is Greener” is to be found on his album “BLUES ON THE OUTSIDE” from 1999. He is is an Angolan-born Brazilian bluesguitarist and singer-songwriter.
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Well that is certainly travelling green… surprising how much green is around when you look for it…
I was suprised how many Swedes that was dressed in green.
what a great idea those “heartstarters” are!
Yes, they are brilliant .. and so soon you take one out the alarm goes to 112. So help will came very quickly.
Amazed that I haven’t seen them anywhere else in the world – undergrounds and metros.
I wonder how you found all that green…but I guess you find what you’re looking for! I saw the Kandinsky – he’s a favourite of mine., even if I don’t connect him with green especially.
There is loads of different green … in the poster. No other connection *smile
Nice job, Viveka! Love all the photos…great artistic eye. : )
Thank you so much … Heather.
Green and (dark) purple are my favorite colors. Love the blues song you chose. I’m a fan of blues. Remember the song “Sweet Home Chicago” is blues too. 🙂
“Sweet Home Chicago” – I have already used … for one of my posts – just love that song too. I really like this guys voice. Personal I have started to listen to blues about a year ago. Not a big fan, but some of it so enjoyable.
I love your color posts. I hope you get that driver again so we can have his picture. I hope your mum is doing well!
Mum is doing okay, thanks .. only a checkup she does one per month. And the driver will pop up again – he has driven my mum many times. Better be better prepared next time with full batteries.
Thanks for your support..
the very first thoughts that came to me when I saw you were doing the color green is spring. I loved your photos!!!!
Terry, the same sweetheart as always with a heart longing for Springtime.
I won’t wish for an early Spring just bring Spring. LOL
It will come … to us both. Do have any snow left ????
It is like being surrounded in literal terms by man made nature 😛
Great shots!
Cheers
CCU
Thank you .. I think green is a color that make us all feel good .. look at the nature and what it does to us.
Green is one of my favourite colours, the other one being orange…Needless to say I love this post Viveka 🙂
Anyes, thanks for your kind words … means lot to me.
Wonderful captures, Viveka.
Maralee, thank you so much.
A very original idea to focus on a particular color as you write this post. I love the color green too. There was a time that most of my clothes were in shades of green that my brothers and sisters were calling me “Miss Green”. 😉
We have a fairytale about … Lady Green, Lady Purple , Lady Brown and Mr Blue … you would fit in that.
I wear green, but only in the summer, don’t know why it’s only in the summer.
Oh yeah, grass is greener on d other side, so I’m lookin at stuff in black and white!
Yes, I was visiting your post … great photos, but I’m not a big fan of black and white! I love color in my world.
Yes, I was visiting your post … great photos, but I’m not a big fan of black and white! I love color in my world.
Good to hear from you Dear Viveka, Love your greens, especially when u discuss all those great recipes….
It’s a long time since I seen anything posted from you – have been on your website a couple of times, but no action there neither. Great to have you back.
I love these colour posts. It took me a while to realise that you did them. I don’t travel much or I’d do them myself.
you don’t have to travel to make post about colors .. you can just take your camera with you to the supermarket and find things in one special color. Has nothing with travelling to do only need a camera in your hand. I do because travelling is going to go a bit quicker. Thanks for your kind words. I can’t belive that you thought I used photo from internet – because in my posts I have written about how I taken them. You’re a mad cow. *laughing.
No, I knew you took them; I just didn’t make the colour connection 🙂
that makes more sense *smile
Love them all dear Viveka, I love make points for colours in daily life… How hits… Thank you, love, nia
Yes, I like color missions too – made quite a few now – but there is still loads of colors out there to be caught. Thanks for your support.
Love your ‘colour missions’…..and what a variety of shades you managed to find! The Hjartstartare sounds amazing! Should be mandatory in all public places.
Amazing that those “Heartstarters” are not more common – they will save lives. Think it’s a fantastic idea.
Only seen them here in Sweden.
Thanks for the support of my color mission … love doing them.
Love your green shots, Viveka, especially the girl on the bench, and the lime green shoulder bag on the case. 🙂 Hope your mom’s eye test went well.
Thanks for your support … and mums eyes are okay at the moment …. yes, I was surprised how much green there was out that to be caught.
I always enjoy your color posts…and at this time of the year we can all use a little green in our life.
Thanks for your support …. yes, I love color is my life – I think that’s why I think I struggle with photos in black and white.