Wednesday, September 22, 2010

pic of the day - now i'm hooked on night photography


This evening when I got home from dinner with my sweet folks, I was faced with a decision. It was obvious that the sunset held great promise to be a doozy with great clouds and color. It was also going on 6:30 and Bertie had been in her kennel most of the day. I could load her up along with the camera and tripod and go sunset exploring or I could leash her up, take her for a nice walk and be confident that the evening would be a smidge more calm. Weighing the two options and noting that my gan tank was nearing empty, I opted to walk and simply enjoy the beautiful sunset as a gift. A gift it was indeed. I have never seen anything like it. It was beautiful! While I was cursing a bit under my breath for not getting in the car, I was thankful for the experience. Wonderfully, at the same time the gorgeous sun was setting, the full moon was rising on the other horizon. By the time we got back to the house, the sky was nearly dark, but still offered some cool views. The camera bug had bit long before in the evening so back to the night photography I went. I really think I might be hooked. This little pumpkin lives on top of my fenceposts that hold the gate into my backyard...instead of gargoyles, I have pumpkins. It's better than dead squirels. I was so touched tonight by the sun setting while the moon was rising. Some things come and go in our lives. People and places fill our days with warmth and light but sometimes, slowly they fade away...some in far more beautiful fashion than others. At the same time though, another light fills in the darkness providing safety and comfort until the warmth returns. That is no accident. The gorgeous sunset was no accident. That kind of beauty and depth and impact comes from somewhere. It comes with design and purpose. The old saying goes "it's not the gift...it's the thought that counts." I'm glad I get to be a recipient of such thoughts.

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