You needed to see the sunset because the world felt too chaotic. We spent two nights together watching the sky become gold and then black. I couldn’t erase the pain behind your eyes, but I could remind you what was in the sky. It’s always there for you, as I am.
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
—Rabindranath Tagore
- This is dedicated to my daughter’s best friend. Believe in yourself always, dearest. The sunset will always ground you as the ocean inspires you. I believe in you.
- Photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW.
Bridgette Tales 
Bridgette, you have a fantastic eye for photography, your work is very beautiful! I hope that you will decide to focus on photography and that perhaps you could make some money selling your work. Have a great weekend my friend! 🙏🏻😊
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You are so kind, John! I’ve actually been considering entering a few contests or maybe selling some prints at the local farmer’s market. I love photography so much. I’m my happiest with a camera in my hand.
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As a fellow photographer, I encourage you to go for it, Bridgette! I’ve never done this myself but my daughter back home in Michigan has encouraged me to sell my work. I think it’s a lack of self-confidence on my part…
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I have the same problem, but why not? If I could bring in a little money for my family doing what I love, that’s kind of the best thing ever.
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I have the same problem, but why not? If I could bring in a little money for my family doing what I love, that’s kind of the best thing ever.
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Right, I like your thinking, Bridgette! ❤️
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Loving number 9… great photos, Bridgette.
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Thank you so much. I love reflections and the water was really beautiful right before sunset. I resisted the urge to jump in, but I really wanted to.
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Maybe you should have not resisted the call… 🙂
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Great spider webs!
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Glad you like them! The trail beside the river is FULL of them. Busy, little spiders.
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Spiders here very busy as well! : ) The trick is to get the focus right… which you did.
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Thanks! That can be tricky.
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I love the blades of grass! Amazing!
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So glad you liked that one! Thank you.
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All so great, Bridgette, but I really love the silhouette in #13. The bridge is almost an afterthought and not overwhelming the scene. Nicely done! 🌉
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Thanks! I love how trees frame a shot. It was a lovely evening to be out by the water.
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Nice photos.
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Glad you like them. Thank you!
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8,10, 11 were my faves. The writing at the beginning is brilliant. We are lucky those that consider your a trusted ally in this life.
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What a beautifully kind comment, Nicole. Thank you for being so supportive.
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The photo of the leaves is absolutely spectacular, Bridgette!💖
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I really love that one too. Thank you!
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6, 8, 10, 11. Wow. But really all photos are amazing.
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I’m so happy you liked so many of these. It’s amazing what using a new camera will do for your view. I’m going to have to mix up my use of cameras more often now.
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Interesting is too small a word. One of these wants to make some words. Can’t yet say much more than that. Is it more exciting if I don’t even say which one yet. As a parent might say, “I am expectant.” Grace leaves it alone.
Thank you Bridgette for this opportunity. You give me so much, you do.
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I am excited to see which one of these spoke words to you. I’m equally excited to read those words. Thank you for always inspiring me.
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You know, I take all this personally. Because that’s who I want to be.
Thank you my friend for always making love more visible.
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1 and 3 had lovely contrasts with the water, and 5’s leaves have a great silhouette as well! 🙂
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So glad you like these. All of these images felt like a surprise to me.
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Lovely gold and then black photography, Bridgette! You couldn’t erase the pain behind your eyes!
Inspired thought write by Rabindranath Tagore!
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Thank you! I’m glad you liked these.
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Most welcome!
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It’s very difficult to tell you of all the ones I like, but it starts out 1,3,4,6,8…
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So happy you like so many of these! Thank you.
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Stunning photos! 8 is my favorite, but love them all.
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Thank you so much. That was one of my favorites too.
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All of them are lovely, but #10 has that je ne sais quois…
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That might be my favorite too. Cobwebs and golden sunlight go together perfectly. The only thing I might like better is if it was covered in tiny raindrops as well. Oh, that would be the best!
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