It is not often we look up, instead focusing on what is ahead of us. However when approaching the Ferris Wheel at Gold Reef City, an amusement park in South Africa, my girls and I could not resist looking towards the sky.
The view looking up encouraged us to want to see the view looking down. We, of course, went to stand in line to ride it. (To see the views we saw of the park and of Johannesburg, you can visit the post in which I share the photos.) The stunning views from above did not let us down – and reminded us that looking up sometimes leads to good things.
When did looking up lead to a positive experience for you?
(This post was inspired by the prompt at The Daily Post at WordPress.com)
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2013
Colline's Blog 
What a different Ferris wheel. Mr. Ferris the inventor was from our city- Pittsburgh PA!
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That is interesting to know Ruth – his invention has certainly brought a lot of joy to people.
The Ferris wheel at Gold Reef City was decorated this way for the Soccer World Cup in 2012 that was hosted by South Africa.
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Well that explains the soccer balls. Thanks Colline.
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It looks interesting but I’m scared the view from high place
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I was a bit scared to go up in the Ferris wheel but strangely I felt quite safe on this ride. It helped, I think, that there was no wind at the time.
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Great picture – I like the details on the Ferris wheel!
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Thank you. It is certainly the most interesting looking Ferris wheel I have seen.
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Love your shot of the ferris wheel and the view from inside of it.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you Francine. We enjoyed our ride on it – it was a wonderful experience for my girls and I.
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Interesting how the ferris wheel moves through the trees. The view from above is gorgeous in your other shots. Thanks for sharing, Colline!
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The amusement park is wonderful in that they have kept many of the trees and plants – giving much needed shade during the hot summer days.
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enjoyed this image. was unfortunately unable to open the link to see your views but this was a great view looking up. thanks for sharing.
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That is a pity – I checked on the link and it is working.
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You’ve hooked me! I need to go see the view looking down. 🙂
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Hope you enjoyed the visit 🙂
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How can anyone stand near a Ferris wheel, especially the large ones that are so popular now, and not look up? When I visit Michigan, in the country far from any city lights, the nighttime sky is filled with countless stars. Like standing near a Ferris wheel, you really must look up.
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What a beautiful sight it is to see countless stars. We cannot help but admire that view – especially as it is one we do not see in the city.
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I was thinking about this recently, how when I used to walk around the city I always walked so I looked at the ground, but now that I have started photographing, I am always looking up to see what I might have missed.
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I feel the same Leanne. Now I look up, sideways, under. This I never used to do before I started blogging and sharing my photos through these photo challenges. It certainly changes ones perspective.
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Looking up always leads to good things – that’s where we keep the stars. 😉
Great photograph, Colline!
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And those stars are certainly beautiful 🙂
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I enjoy visiting your lovely city, where looking up marks me as a tourist. But we have always found Toronto natives to be ever patient and helpful to us, no matter how much our ‘rubbernecking’ gets in their way!
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You cannot help looking up in the city of Toronto – the skyscrapers do tend to encourage it 🙂
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What an interesting Ferris wheel with those soccer balls! Great looking-up picture, Colline! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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That is quite a long way up Colline. I’ve never been crazy about heights. LOL!
Lovely post as usual hon and here’s something for you :
http://sonelcorner.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/wordpress-family-award/
*big hugs*
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I have finally responded to your nomination 🙂
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Thanks hon and you’re welcome. 😀 *hugs*
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Really beautiful!
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Thank you. It was a beautiful sunny day and riding on the Ferris wheel added to the beauty of the day spent with my family.
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