This week I was reminded again at how complicated emotions can be, at how we can hold both tremendous grief and overwhelming love in the same breath. It was a week of tragedy, connection, rock camp, fairy doors, bubbles, car talks, and two panic attacks.
Would I argue with the rain or clouds or the ocean itself? I see faces, I see shapes, I see love wanting only to freely bloom. I think I won’t complain.–Neil Reid
I’m still struggling, but I’m finding my way forward. Part of that path involves showing up here with you, even if I have to fight myself to do it.
About a month ago, my daughter and I drove up the coast of California into Oregon and Washington. Although this trip wasn’t what I had hoped, I got some pretty photos. Here are some of the best from day one.
I’d love to know if you have a favorite photo; can you guess mine?
- These photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW.
#10 coz it’s different ; good t see you posting again, Bridgette 🙂
Thanks! I bought that at a little gift shop and hung it in my hotel window so I’d wake to rainbows. Left it behind on accident! Hope the next guest enjoys it.
In short, it is an intimate, warm and courageous text. It speaks of pain and love, of struggle and tenderness, and it does so with a sincere voice that makes you want to hug and say: I understand you. And I am here too. 🌷✨
Aww! Thank you. I’m sending you a hug back. Sometimes the human experience sure is difficult. We really need each other.
That’s right… The human experience can be beautiful and hard at the same time, and that’s exactly why we need mutual presence and support so much. Thank you for your hug, I receive it with an open heart and send you another equally strong one. Here we are, accompanying each other. 💙✨ Big hug.
Wonderful your Road Trip photo collection. Beautiful photography.
Thank you! I’m so glad you like them.
Most welcome . Good morning.
#8 for me with the last sun rays picking out the detail all around the bay.
Love that one too. There’s nothing like a good sunset at the beach.❤️
Great photos, Bridgette. I’m guessing #12 is your favorite (my own favorite), but it’s probably #4.
Have a good weekend, hugs.
You are right! My favorites are actually tied with the little bird and #12. I’m glad you liked these and thank you for that hug.
Your photos are always breathtaking. Thank you for sharing, Bridgette.
You are so kind! Thank you, Michele.
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Great collection Bridgette. The Mt. Hood images are my favorites!
Thank you! I actually took those from a dingy rest stop. There are so many great views, but sadly, most of them are when I’m driving and can’t pull out my camera. Hope you are well.
Thanks, I’m well, trying to survive the summer heat. I’m overdue for some mountain time in the Rockies or Cascades.
Its a toss up between 5 and 9 for me, but 12 has an awesome keyhole effect!
Oh, I’m so glad you like those, Dawn. The sunset on the water in Oregon is incredible, not like anywhere else I’ve been.
My favorite is #12 because it is a “made” picture. Often we photogs are offered beauty all around us; all we need do is frame it appropriately. When you see something and ‘arrange’ the elements to make the photo, then I think it means more. “Kenny, I’m gonna make pitchers! Wanna come!” So said my artist friend, Mary.
Oh, I do love that! I hadn’t considered the idea of “made” photos before. Your friend Mary sounds like someone I’d love to have a photography date with. I do love how that photo turned out.
Actually, Mary drew and painted. “Making pictures” for her meant either quick sketches or snaps she could use to draw/paint. I was thinking of profiling her in a post. I’m sure she’s passed at this point.
Stunning photos! I think #1 and #7 are my favorites, but they’re all beautiful.
Thank you! I don’t know if you can take a bad photo in Oregon, it’s all just so beautiful.
Very true!