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Photography: Dillon Beach

In 44 days, my book will be out into the world. A book with my words inside and my name on the cover. It’s a strange feeling still buried beneath all the details of self-publishing, but I wanted to acknowledge it here. With you.

This week, I got the Library of Congress number and started Instagram promotions. Next week, I’ll receive my proof copy, meet the bookstore manager to plan the book signing event, reveal the cover, and begin pre-orders.

It’s all happening.

It feels like it did when I published my first blog post—terrifying. Will anyone but my mom buy it? I recently came across an interview with David Bowie where he said, “If you feel safe in the area that you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth, and when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.”

I’m going out of my depth, and it’s scary.

So for today, I’m going to share with you photos from a recent trip I took to Dillion Beach. Photos of water, birds, and starfish. These photos make me feel safe and I hope you like them. Let me know if you have a favorite, and I’ll see you next week with my heart in my hands.

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  • These photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW.

Over on my Instagram, I’m showcasing the vibe of each of the short stories in my collection. I hope you’ll consider checking it out.

59 thoughts on “Photography: Dillon Beach”

    • Thank you, Penny! #10 is a closeup of some kind of barnacle growth on a rock. I love that it looks like it could be a flower or even a dead animal corpse, and maybe barnacles are kind of like both of those things. Also, I’m sorry the moodiness of #6 speaks to your spirit right now. Sending you a giant hug.

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    • Thank you! It’s funny, because this isn’t the book I thought I’d publish first. I have so many ideas, but this is the one I decided to just push through all the fear and publish. It’s been fun learning the process and far more motivated to keep going.

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  16. Bridgette. I gave missed your blogs, photos and thoughts. Congratulations 🎊 on becoming a published Author 👏 l wish you good luck 👍 😉 take care have fun in your new 🌎 number 14 because like you this is a STAR 🌟 . Regards to all your family and welcome back to the blogging community 😀

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  20. Congratulation on the upcoming book! So excited for you – hope the launch all goes well! Beautiful moody photos – 4, 12 and 19 have such great frozen action in them. ❤

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  21. #11 – was that taken shortly after #1? Oh…the book. You’ll never forget the moment you first hold the book in your hand Bridgette. It’s a once-only event. And a book-signing! Get family and friends to form a frantic queue outside so everyone else joins it 🙂

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    • Yes! That sweet pup, by the name of Milo, was quite taken by the music. I’m very excited for the book signing. I met with the bookstore manager today and they are creating a specialty drink to accompany my release party! I’m so thrilled to have a community to celebrate with. Really makes it all feel so special.

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    • So glad you like so many of these! I never get tired of photography the same beach. I’m headed there again at the end of June and can’t wait to see what I can find.

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