Thank you Anne-Christine/Leya for this opportunity to share how much I enjoy alone time. A true introvert, I renew my mental, physical, spiritual and emotional energy by having time on my own in nature.
Welcome to Bren, of Brashley Photography who is our guest host this week. She challenges us to show softness in our photos by lowering clarity and with the use of software. All the photos I feature in this post are “straight” shots; the image that my camera captured in the moment, straightened and cropped for clarity and balance.
Softness comes from the natural light of the Pacific Northwest, where clouds, mist and fog are perennial. This view from Fort Columbia State Park, across the Columbia River toward the community of Astoria, OR, is an ethereal landscape. Big clouds and hazy mountains in the distance add to the hushed feeling here.
On Friday, January 13, 2023 we arrived at our condo in Long Beach, WA. The next morning, while walking my beagles to the beach, I stepped backward off the edge of the trail and lost my footing. My right knee took the brunt of my hard fall. Instead of going to emergency, I did what I knew any attending medical professional would tell me to do: stay off it as much as possible, use ice and a compression bandage to reduce swelling, take OTC pain medication, elevate when sitting, use a cane to get around and be patient. Eleven days later, my knee has improved significantly, and I have an appointment with my primary care physician the day after I get back to Vancouver.
Yesterday afternoon, as the clouds broke open and the sun came shining through, I left the dogs at home and took my Panasonic Lumix 24X for a walk to the beach. It was the golden hour and I have Anne to thank for giving me reason to venture forth!
Lindy Low LeCoq 