Saturday, October 28, 2023

Notes to Self


 


Perhaps I should have thought twice before going to this mountain campsite.  But I decided to go there anyway and very quickly realized what a mistake I had made.

Every fall, my husband, our dog Tasha, and I would go to one of the mountain campsites to feel the fall and walk along the winding paths covered with autumn leaves. Our dog Tasha, enjoying her freedom, ran around squealing with happiness.

The other day I returned to this campsite alone. I walked along the same paths  which I once walked with my husband but the place was cold, damp and inhospitable.  I was surrounded by such an oppressive silence that at some point it became simply unbearable to be there.

On the way out I looked back at this place for the last time and suddenly saw a tree glowing with golden colors. I froze in surprise. How did I not see this tree before?  It seemed to appear out of nowhere, emitting divine light, so cheerful and so soothing. 

Generally, life is good.







8 comments:

  1. Bella captura, Kaya, la incidencia de la luz sobre el árbol es maravillosa. Gran foto.

    Saludos.

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  2. Снимок - иллюстрация к сказке.

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  3. Los recuerdos a veces nos juegan una mala pasada. Pero en todo caso hay que quedarse con las buenas cosas del pasado. La fotografía es fabulosa con esa espléndida luz.
    Un abrazo.

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  4. Восхитительный снимок! Идеальна природная композиция и сочетания красок - хоть сейчас переноси на полотно... Жизнь продолжается, и это дерево - как призыв к ее оптимистичному продолжению. Хорошей осени!

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  5. A beautiful capture and a bittersweet story. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. This photo is so beautiful, I LOVE it!

    Thank you for visiting my blog the other day. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for stopping by my blog and for leaving such a nice comment. Your presence is a cherished gift."

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  7. Thank you for this deeply touching story and the breathtaking beauty of this unforgettable moment.

    best regards, dear friend.

    isabella

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