What does reward mean to you?
I look at this photo and my heart grows three sizes. Last September, I had the opportunity to travel to Park City, Utah, where I enjoyed a very active week running, hiking, and biking on and around mountains just starting to show fall color. On Sunday morning, we drove to Solitude, enjoyed a yummy breakfast, and hiked the mountain. Partway up, we discovered a clear, calm, mountain lake and this stunning vista — our reward for the hike.

Photo by Krista (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Reward is filthy with possibility: it could be your third grader’s beaming smile after reading her first chapter book, a steaming mug of chicken soup after a long run in the cold, a photo of your brand-new baby — your reward for patience during nine months of construction, or your extended family gathered around the dinner table.
Can’t wait to see how you interpret this challenge. Have fun!
This is much easier than last week, and I don’t feel like I have to be in a rush to complete it. Thank you.
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There’s never a rush! You’re welcome to respond to the challenge as your time allows. Pingbacks remain open.
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I know, Krista, but now that the pingbacks rotate, I don’t have to hurry and try to get at the top of the pingbacks. I love the new rotation system. It is fair and gives everyone a chance to be at the top of the list. 🙂
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https://retirenicaragua.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-an-artists-reward/
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My entry this week: https://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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This week’s theme sounds and looks a lot of fun, can’t wait to see some of your photos guys 😉 cheers
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Reward is multidimensional so it could be… a view from the top of the mountains http://wp.me/p4mUeK-CE or a postcard from… a friend on the other side of the globe http://wp.me/p4mUeK-DZ ~Enjoy
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Great photo and theme. So many possible interpretations!
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Recently visited one of the most beautiful places on Earth: Sikkim in India. Able to visit the place and capturing is one of the greatest reward of my trip! Thanks for this post!
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Your photograph is so serene.
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Thanks! It’s a fond memory for me.
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My entry this week: http://wp.me/puE5Y-1le
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1st prize in obscurity:
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Whoa! What an open idea… and lovely image…
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The rewards of flying way way up into the sky…
http://followyournose.me/2015/02/28/flight-rewards/
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Here’s a great reward! https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Very cool theme! This week I am sharing what I have been rewarded with on a visit in Hamburg, Germany.
https://mattvonp.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Took this quite literally (unusual for me). Reward = your ‘just desserts’. That’s what I photographed!
http://scillagrace.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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I managed to smuggle a cat in this week’s challenge 😉
http://maraeastern.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
She’s my reward…
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Our entry also comes from nature (as per usual 😉 )
http://dewetswild.com/2015/02/27/reward/
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Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Here is my entry this week https://pilvipouta.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/the-daily-post-reward/
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I enjoy a challenge that I both want to mull over and have “instant” ideas. I just may have two entries this week! Here’s my (?) first. https://patchworkponderings.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/wp-photo-challenge-reward/
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Wonderful reward you got here … and a very tricky topic. *smile
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Here is my entry for this week. ENJOY!
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/02/27/daily-post-weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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YUMMY!!! 🙂
https://follygirlsphotoworld.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/wpc-reward/
Thanks for stopping by!
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Advance notice http://chittlechattle.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Well, it seems that my pingbacks never work for some reason, so I just keep posting my pics here. I couldn’t think about a better reward than a nice cup of coffee anyway 😉
https://sonntagsknipser.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Hi Cindy,
Thanks for reporting the pingback problem! You’re right — I can find no pingbacks recorded on the seven photo challenges I can see from your blog. Things look good from my end — I can’t replicate the issue you’re seeing when I try posts from Fontfolio, your theme. I’ve asked our developer to take a look into this for you.
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Thanks a million, Krista.
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https://words4jp.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/ I had so many to choose from…and i always come back to my children. 🙂
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First of three for this week’s challenge, in Doel, your reward is on the cap..
http://belgianstreets.com/2015/02/27/reward/
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Indeed! I look forward to a similar reward at the end of my work day, today. Great to see you participating, as usual, Andy!
Love the motion effect in this photo.
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Thank you Krista, just having glass of red wine now, after posting my second darker contribution 😉
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Thank you Krista, it’s always great to be part of this community, great work from you and the team!
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Really rewarding challenge, make me think about what’s important and valuable. here’s my first for this week https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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A dark and haunting take this time…
http://andytownend.com/2015/02/27/reward/
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An easier one this week. 🙂 https://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/good-dog-weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Reward? Oh, yeah — feast your eyes on this!
http://exploratorius.us/2015/02/27/eye-candy/
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my favorite reward? see it here: https://sassyethnicbohemian.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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Here’s my contribution: http://jeremiahgilbert.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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my reward https://photoottawa.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/rainy-evening/
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Lovely photo. The lakes in the Utah mountains are beautiful. Here is my entry: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2015/02/27/weekly-photo-challenge-reward/
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