This week, Ann-Christine asks us what “dreamy” is to us, and wonders how we create dreamy in our photography. You can see her beautiful illustrations of this challenge here. When I happen upon natural settings that radiate ethereal qualities, my task is to recognize what is before me, and take pictures that catch the ephemeral moment. Dreamy images evoke a magical atmosphere, using, as Ann-Christine explains, “soft light, soft focus, delicate tones, and other gentle aspects to produce…an almost surreal or unearthly effect.”
Above, a very low tide, fog in the distance, cirrus clouds streaming above and a few people along the shoreline, create a quiet dreamscape at Long Beach, WA. Below, early morning mist, tinged with pink traces of dawn across the meadow is enchanting.
A Paper Kite Butterfly (Idea leuconoe), having recently emerged from its chrysalis, is a delicate vision of gossamer beauty.
Another interpretation of dreamy tends toward more surreal or other-worldly images. It was well after midnight when my husband awakened me saying, “you have got to come see this moon!” Bleary eyed, I looked out, grabbed my cell phone and was able to capture the photo below.
Sunsets at Long Beach, WA often are quite dramatic, filled with action and bright tones. This one is a favorite because of the suffused pastel colors radiating out on small fluffy cumulus clouds.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lindy, these are all incredible images. I love the one of the low tide with fog in the distance and the one of the dawn across the meadow. Beautiful!
Thank you, Beth. That first image had been hiding from me until this prompt made it pop out! The dawn shot is a long time favorite of mine.
Lindy, isn’t it fun how these challenges help us go through our archives and find photos we forgot about?
Your posts are always wonderful, but this was exceptionally beautiful. The first image caught me right away, but they are all just magical. (Thanks to hubby for waking you!)
Thank you, Jill. No kidding about thanking hubby!!!
Lindy, you have witnessed many dreamy moments. What a joy! Thanks for sharing these beautiful images.
Thank you, Egidio. Hope all goes well with you guys!
Lindy, I esp love that first photo, and the dog out on the wet sand with them. Also the moon!
Thx – Barbara Hollenbeck
Thank you, Barbara. That photo was hiding from me. This challenge made me open my eyes and see it. Yes, the dog, a typical Long Beach sight!
Your posts are always beautiful, Lindy. Close to the sea and the birds. This one – must be a favourite of mine. Love them all, from start to finish a looong and wonderful dream I don’t want to wake up from!
Thank you dear Ann-Christine! I guess I’ve always been a bit of a dreamer. Your challenge brought those senses forward.
I am glad it did!
Beautifully captured dreamy scenes Lindy, the silvery light at Long Beach gives it such an ethereal feel 🤍✨️
Thank you, Xenia. I have many shots of the ethereal light there. This one stood out to me, with the small figures and fog.