
“All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” -Jack Kerouac
Yesterday I took a leisurely drive with my daughter through the more undeveloped parts of our area. It was a clear, beautiful autumn day and I stopped occasionally to take photos when the roads provided enough space to pull over. My photos this week are the best of those images. I edited them all to have a similar tone. Is it my best work? No. Is it okay to simply like them and not love them? Sure. I’m learning and growing. It’s all part of the process.
These next few days are the final push to finish up NaNoWriMo. I’m behind. I’ve got to write 7,652 words by Wednesday. I’ve reached the “Brain, activate Deadline mode” phase. Here’s where being an unpublished writer gets tricky. Nobody really cares if I make this deadline except me. I have to be the one continuously digging deep to make my deadlines. There are really no consequences if I fail. Yet, I don’t want to fail. I don’t want to let myself down.
To everyone giving me support and cheering me on, thank you. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. May everyone have a wonderful week filled with the things you love best.









- Photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW
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- Home Sweet Home
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- Depoe, Bay Oregon
- Little Whale Cove
- West Coast Game Park Safari
- Oregon Mountains
- Neighborhood Sunrise
- Sunset Drive
- Feeling Lost
- Pyrocumulus Clouds
- Small Town Faire
- Morning Hike
- Plant Nursery
- Aftershock to Elton John
- Fall Decor
- Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch
- Autumn Walk
- Feijoa Jam
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center
- Monochrome Nature
Great images. Love the somber color in the second one.
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Thank you 🙂
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Fantastic, dear Bridgette. The pics are so lovely.. All the best for NaNoWriMo. ‘I am sure you will achieve the target. ‘I must say that you are a very talented writer ( poet and author) and a highly skilled photographer. Excellent. ♥️♥️😊😊
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I couldn’t do it without the support of people like you. You always brighten my day with your lovely comments. Thank you!
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♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊. It’s my pleasure.
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I like the little house in the trees best. I bet you both enjoyed the drive your pictures are interesting.
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Thanks! I found it so interesting and had to resist the urge to trespass and get closer.
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Yes it had that sort of attraction.
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Sometimes the best thing to do is get in your car and drive. I love your pictures. Good luck finishing NaNoWriMo. You got this.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your support. It’s going to be close.
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You’ll make it. Even if you don’t you are still ahead of the game.
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Great post and so amazing dear friend💞🤗
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure dear friend. By the way please visit my page also and share your reviews so that I can also improve myself!😊❤🌹😉🤗👍
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Will do!
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Thanks dear friend. You are really so kind my friend💞😊❤
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I’m in the same boat. This last week of NaNoWriMo has been tough for me. I keep asking myself, if I miss the goal does it matter? It does to me. Your photos are gorgeous.
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Yes, I’ve been asking myself the same thing. You got this! We can limp over the finish line together. 🙂
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I’m struggling with my allotted number of words today. It’s nice to know I have company.
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Ohh! I hope that whatever your problems are may get sort out soon and I also pray that you’ll be happy and fine soon dear. Till then don’t think that you are alone we all are always there with you Dear E.A. Wickham. 💞🌹😊🤗
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Thank you for your steadfast kindness. I appreciate it so much.
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Always a pleasure dear friend💞😊🌹🤗
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Thank you!
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My pleasure dear💕
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😊
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I used to love going for drives but now I have to mortgage the house for a tank of gas! Enjoyed the post and the your images.
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For real! Luckily these roads are close by and I didn’t eat up too much gas. I used to have to commute an hour a day and luckily I don’t anymore. It sure makes driving far more enjoyable when it can be for pleasure.
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Beautiful vivid contrasts in the landscape shots! 😀 Thanks for sharing such great photography ❤
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Thank you so much, Tom! It was a really beautiful afternoon.
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You have plenty of wide open spaces in your area, lovely photos Bridgette! ❤️
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We do! Not quite as picturesque as you have, but it’s nice. I’m looking forward to when it snows in the mountains. I’ve not photographed snow since having a nice camera. I’m super stoked!
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Enjoy photographing the white stuff! Landscapes with mountain snow are a fantastic subject. ❤️
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Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for stopping by, Peter!
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Beautiful photos, Bridgette.
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Thank you so much, Rosaliene!
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Great pics. Enjoyed the view of the world You showed to us.
Best luck for the deadline.
👍
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Thank you so much!
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Gorgeous photos, Bridgette, as always. I just love the redness of the soil in the second photo (with the naked trees). It reminds me of the earth on the Devon and Dorset coast in the UK, where the soil is a deep red colour. I’ve only been there once, a very long time ago, but have always remembered that. Good luck with the NaNoWriMo. Take care, Bridgette. Xx 🌼💕
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That sounds like a beautiful place to visit! I’m so jealous of those living in Europe, you have so many interesting and varied places to visit so close to you! Thank you for the luck. I’m plugging along. It’s going to be close!
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You’re too modest, those images are great…good eye!
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Thank you so much, Janice!
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The photo of the post with the barbed wire really caught my eye, for some reason. Very cool.
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I’m so glad you liked it. I’m always drawn to barbed wire for some reason.
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Beautiful pictures and drive! Prayers on your deadline!!
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Thank you so much! I’ve written 2,500 today. I’m working hard!
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Way to go!! Woot woot! 🙌🏻🙌🏻💕
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Looks like a special day with your daughter. Good luck meeting your writing deadline. You can do it!
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Thank you!
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You can do it!
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Thank you!!
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Excellent all photos. So beautiful clearity photography. I like. Nice you share drive with your daughter visit undeveloped area.
I ask you what have your health problems, please you share with me.
God bless you!, Bridgette!
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Thank you for your kind words. It’s my daughter who is struggling with some mental health challenges. Please keep her in your prayers. We are trying to get her answers and back to feeling like herself again.
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I emotional heard it’s problem have to daughter. You don’t worry. Always God with you. I everyday pray to God 🙏 she early recovery and have to good health . So your goal is easily reached, Bridgette!
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Hopefully the drive, time with your daughter and the stunning scenery (thank you so much for sharing!) helped clear your creative writing center in your brain so your goal is easily reached! 💞
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Thank you, Dawn. I had a great writing session yesterday and I’m up early to try and finish today. I appreciate your support so much.
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Awesome! Can’t wait to celebrate your success 💞✍️🥳
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Get your writing going. You are doing awesome 👍😎. Love the pics.
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Thank you! I’m happy to report I made it!! Crossed this finish line last night. Hooray!
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Nice photography! I love the moody colors on some.
Good luck your NaNoWriMo.
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Thanks! I’ve been feeling very moody these last few weeks. 🙂
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I feel you. I’ve been moody and disappointed constantly.
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I’m sorry 😢
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i really like these photos, Bridgette! All the best on your WIP!
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Thank you so much, Mark! Hope you are having a wonderful day.
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Now come on Bridgette, need I twist your arm… they’re gorgeous! ❤️
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You are too kind! Thank you 😊
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