By Vladimir Brezina
Ailsa’s travel-themed photo challenge this week is New.
The leaves of the old year blaze forth in a last burst of color. But among the old, at first almost unnoticed, are already the buds
that, as the last old leaf drops away, await the new year!
(Magnolias, Central Park, New York City)
Happy 2013!
... kayaked the waters around New York for more than 15 years in his red Feathercraft folding kayak. He was originally from (the former) Czechoslovakia and lived in the U.K. and California before settling down in New York. He was a neuroscientist at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He died in 2016.
... is a kayaker and technology researcher at Nemertes Research. She's an erstwhile engineer, particle physicist, and science fiction writer. She was born in California and has lived in Italy, Norway, Hawaii, and a few other places. She currently resides in New York City.
 | CurlsnSkirls on The First Leg! |
 | Johna Till Johnson on The First Leg! |
| Johna Till Johnson on The First Leg! |
 | Marilyn Albright on The First Leg! |
| CurlsnSkirls on The First Leg! |
| Johna Till Johnson on Looks Like They Made It! |
 | Pit on Looks Like They Made It! |
| Johna Till Johnson on More Scenes From the Nort… |
| CurlsnSkirls on Halfway There! |
 | Larry Jensen on More Scenes From the Nort… |
| Johna Till Johnson on R2AK: Scenes From the Northern… |
 | Frank Winters on R2AK: Scenes From the Northern… |
| Johna Till Johnson on Halfway There! |
| CurlsnSkirls on Halfway There! |
| Johna Till Johnson on And They’re Off! |
Wind Against Current 
I simply love all your photographs – wow …. I wish you a very Happy New Year 2013 – Take care
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And a very happy 2013 to you, Mariane!!
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BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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A very happy New Year to you, Francine!!
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Welcome 2013 !! And Happy New Year All :-)
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Happy and prosperous 2013!! :-)
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Beautiful images!
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Thanks! Happy New Year!
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And the same to you and Johna! :-)
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Thanks! Mellowing out as the hour approaches…
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These are gorgeous! And perfect for the theme. You have such a good eye!
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Thanks so much, Naomi! All the best in 2013 to you!
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What a great contrast to represent the theme! Thanks and Happy New Year, Vlad!
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A very happy New Year to you, Cathy!
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Love these shots! Happy 2013, Vlad!
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Happy 2013, Amy!
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What a beautiful way to mark the change of year. Best wishes to you both for a happy and healthy New Year!
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And our best wishes for 2013 to you and your family, Lynn!
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Great images, Vlad. I love Magnolias. They are such brave trees, getting buds in the middle of winter. :)
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They are brave, but not to the point of being rash, like a couple of fruit trees that started flowering last week just before the latest snowstorm :-(
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A Happy Healthy New Year to you both!
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And the same to you!!
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Great back lights. Happy New Year to you both!
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And to you!! :-)
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Stellar choices for this week’s theme! Many blessings on you and your kayaks in 2013!
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Thank you so much! All the best to you too in 2013!!
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Happy new year!
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Happy New Year to you!!
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Happy New Year, Vladimir. I look forward to more of your beautiful images in 2013!
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More coming! Happy New year!!
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A nice representation of new.
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Thank you! Happy New Year!!
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Love your new perspective :-)
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Thank you! Happy New Year!!
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What beautiful photos! I’ve so enjoyed visiting your blog this year! Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best in 2013!
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Thank you for visiting!! And a most happy 2013 to you too, Jody! :-)
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your photos are always amazing! wishing you the best for 2013.. happy new year!
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And the best to you in 2013!!
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lovely photos and thoughts of hope!
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Thank you! Happy New Year!
And thanks for following our blog! :-)
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Beautiful! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year to you, Jane!
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Beautiful pics! Happy new year!
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Thanks—Happy New Year to you!!
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I love your photos! So beautiful! Looking forward to many more in the new year! Hope you have a great one!
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Thank you, Becky! Plenty more photos coming in 2013, I hope. Happy New Year!!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoyed your photos for the travel theme “new”. Wishing you the best in 2013! -Maureen
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And the best to you in 2013, likewise!! Thanks for visiting, Maureen! :-)
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Stunning photos, Vlad. I hope 2013 brings everything you and Johna wish for, and more too! xxx Ailsa
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Thank you, Ailsa! And the same for you, of course—keep taking those wonderful photos and pursuing those wonderful adventures in 2013!! :-)
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