Blue hour was formerly an english term which was used to describe
the period of inactivity and uselessness a drinker encounters
when pubs and other licensed premises had closed after the lunch-time
(typically 3:30 pm)
but hadn’t yet opened for the evening
(typically 6:30 pm).
The blue hour has now been largely abolished in England, Scotland and Wales
changed into favour of all-day opening.- some also saw it as an unintentional siesta.
A post inspired from the always worth visiting Paula
Thursday’s Special “non-theme”: “Blue Hour“
“Surveys in the U.S. and Europe show that blue is the colour most commonly associated with harmony, faithfulness, and confidence – in U.S. and European public opinion polls it is overwhelmingly the most popular colour, chosen by almost half of both men and women as their favourite colour – it is also commonly associated with the sky, the sea, ice, cold, and sometimes with sadness” – *according to Wiki*
Yeah surprise me, that blue is womens favorite color..?
Le Drake Noir 
Thank you, Drake, for introducing me to this term. Now we might use it when deprived of internet access or a phone signal???
#.tish
Yeah I guess the term could be perfect for this… 😉
Reminds me of a place we went to once and I think it was in Denmark, but now I cannot be specific!
#.louise
The first one is from the small danish harbor village Ballen (Samsø)… 🙂
Well, I never knew that! 🙂
#.wendy kate
First time I heard it used (in Liverpool) so I thought “what does he mean”… 🙂
Had no idea of this term, it seems appropriate! 🙂
#.seyi sandra
First time I heard it used (in Liverpool) so I thought “what does he mean”
– I didn’t know a similar term from Denmark…:-)
Ashamed to admit that my favourite colour is still emerald green like the one found on Lago di Braies. Drake, I have expected new information and a fresh take on the theme, but this is beyond my expectations. I am leaving this post a lot smarter and very entertained 🙂 TAKK 🙂
#.paula
Really do appreciate your words so much – even your favorite color isn’t blue, but
I’m not surprised you’re a very special girl – by the way, so I don’t always this kind of ordered polls – I’m too suspicious… 😉 😎
Best sunday wishes for you and yours from here… 🙂
I forgot to add that your “siesta” images are really authentic and I love the blue you have captured.
#.paula
Thanks a lot – it was a hot sunny day,
but the few white clouds work my way… 😉
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I think that for photgraphers, ‘The blue hour’ is that period of twilight which occurs for about an hour, both morning and evening. They also call it ‘the sweet light’, as it’s a great light for taking pics. I quite like you definition though. 😀
#.anotherday2paradise
You are totally right – but I really enjoy Paula’s non-challenges so much, that I wouldn’t give up finding a ‘strage’ angel around her weekly keywords… 🙂 🙂 😉
Love, love the blue image. What a capture, Drake!
#.amy
Thanks a lot, so glad you enjoyed this… 🙂
I have never heard of the term Drake. I want to transport myself to your blue image. Fabulous.
#.sueslaght
The place could call for splashing of water… 🙂
You are such a funny, lovely Drake 🙂
#.jo
“blushing black drake icon”
🙂
What a wonderful blue in your second picture! Yes, this one can be my favourite colour… even if sometimes my favourite colours depend on my mood. 😉 By the way, I love blue eyes too.. 🙂
#.laura
So glad you enjoy this, really do appreciate… 🙂
I don’t think I have a favorite color,
(as you wrote) it’s depending on my mood for me too… 🙂
Have a wonderful sunday… “bluish green eyed black drake icon”
Such an interesting fact.. the many meanings of “blue”. Beautiful photos as always.
#.diahann
I don’t remember who said “The world is black’n white, but we add the colors ourselves” – and in a way each shade of color have its own life or story – so glad you enjoyed this post… 🙂