OT - pics from the trip
OT - pics from the trip
So, we returned on Saturday from a blissful six days, three in the redwoods and three at the beach. More practice honing my RV expertise, and my photography skills in anticipation of retirement, which cannot get here soon enough, lol! I emailed my sister and told her I think I found zen. She said I hope you brought it home with you.
Here is the Redwood Highway.
Here is the Redwood Highway.
(((LTD))) - those are beautiful! Glad you had a good time. I remember going to the Redwood Forest when I was little, and was amazed at trees so big they had a roadway through them!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
I do love the coast. That's where zen is, lol. And even though I love California and live there, the Oregon coast is my preferred place to visit. So beautiful, and the wildlife is amazing. (The above shots are near Brookings, OR. Except the redwoods, of course, which are near Crescent City, CA)
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Those pictures have so much zen I think some of it rubbed off on me (and that's saying something right now... ).
Looks amazingly restful. And I agree with your sister -- I hope you brought it home with you.
Looks amazingly restful. And I agree with your sister -- I hope you brought it home with you.
Thank you for the compliment. It means a lot to me.
When I discovered, two years ago, that I had a passion for photography, I did not have such a good eye. Oh, I knew what I liked, but to translate that into a photo was not so easy for me. I was not one of those who was born with "vision." So, I set about learning. I studied composition, lighting, exposure and even paintings. I joined some photography forums. I emailed photographers whose work I admired. I examined photos and paintings, and paid attention to the things that caught my eye.
It has been so gratifying. I was not born with some inexplicable, innate talent for "seeing." But, through lots of studying and learning, I have learned not only how to capture a scene, but how to look at the world in a whole new way. It's difficult to even explain how profound this revelation has been for me. This is definitely part of my recovery. And I know beyond a doubt, that even if no one ever appreciates the photographs I create, I will still do it anyway.
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When I discovered, two years ago, that I had a passion for photography, I did not have such a good eye. Oh, I knew what I liked, but to translate that into a photo was not so easy for me. I was not one of those who was born with "vision." So, I set about learning. I studied composition, lighting, exposure and even paintings. I joined some photography forums. I emailed photographers whose work I admired. I examined photos and paintings, and paid attention to the things that caught my eye.
It has been so gratifying. I was not born with some inexplicable, innate talent for "seeing." But, through lots of studying and learning, I have learned not only how to capture a scene, but how to look at the world in a whole new way. It's difficult to even explain how profound this revelation has been for me. This is definitely part of my recovery. And I know beyond a doubt, that even if no one ever appreciates the photographs I create, I will still do it anyway.
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As long as you appreciate the pictures you take, everyone else who likes them is just a bonus.
That said, I believe they are gorgeous, and I love them. <3
They feel... peaceful, to me. Relaxing.
Beautiful.
That said, I believe they are gorgeous, and I love them. <3
They feel... peaceful, to me. Relaxing.
Beautiful.
They are all incredible, but I keep going back to the first shot...Your studies have gone well...I can't even put words to the feeling that picture inspires. Thank you for sharing them here.
That's very powerful and I think in and of itself speaks volumes about your recovery.
And I know beyond a doubt, that even if no one ever appreciates the photographs I create, I will still do it anyway.
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As an east coast kid I had never seen a tree over 100ft tall until I spent a few weeks in Vancouver BC back in the eighties. Standing at the foot of a 300ft redwood with a trunk so big it would take ten people to get their arms around it was awe inspiring. Thanks for the reminder!
I like the tide pool one too, something about where the ocean meets the land. Can never get enough of that. Pretty lucky to catch a sunset there! Four weeks in Vancouver in March and I never noticed one sunset. Good trip! How about a pic of the LTDRV?
I like the tide pool one too, something about where the ocean meets the land. Can never get enough of that. Pretty lucky to catch a sunset there! Four weeks in Vancouver in March and I never noticed one sunset. Good trip! How about a pic of the LTDRV?
Wow. LTD, just ... wow. You are wonderful and they are wonderful. I feel like I'm there. And the blue bird looks like he's looking back at us (I have no idea how you managed this).
That this took effort and study on your part makes them even more beautiful. I love the metaphor about learning to see in a new way.
I needed these tonight so thank you, feels like some instant peace coming through the monitor
Hugs to you, SL xoxoxoxo
That this took effort and study on your part makes them even more beautiful. I love the metaphor about learning to see in a new way.
I needed these tonight so thank you, feels like some instant peace coming through the monitor
Hugs to you, SL xoxoxoxo
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