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“All of life is a journey which paths we take, what we look back on, and what we look forward to is up to us. We determine our destination, what kind of road we will take to get there, and how happy we are when we get there.” Bob Moawad
The City decided it was time to re-do our road, which is a fairly main road in our neighborhood. it’s been closed off to only local traffic for over a week now. It’s been completely stripped down to the underlayment and a whole new gravel bed laid. Finally yesterday they paved it, and last night they painted the stripes. I took advantage of no traffic this morning to capture this shot. Once the street is open to normal traffic, I’d be taking my life in to my own hands doing this!
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“The multiplicity of ideas is what I’m interested in.” Thom Mayne
Still visiting the Stump Ranch where my Dad retired to and died in 1985. This is the only section left of the corral he had built for the horse. I couldn’t resist doing another multiplicity shot . . . as well as cutting myself in half . . . again inspiration from another 365’er.
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“Grandchildren give us a second chance to do things better because they bring out the best in us.” Unknown Author
I’m so enjoying my time with my 13 year old Grandson who is visiting me from Maryland this summer. He’s got an awesome disposition and is enjoying his time “out west” very much, but hates having his picture taken! He humors me, but won’t smile, so I have to try whatever I can to break that deadpan . . . almost got him here!
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“The Peace Arch is a monument situated on the Canad-United States border between the communities of Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia. The Peace Arch, which stands 20.5 metres (67 ft) tall, was built by Sam Hill and dedicated in September 1921, and commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Gent in 1814. The monument is built on the exact United States-Canada boundary, between Interstate 5 and Highway 99, in the grass median between the northbound and southbound lanes. The Peace Arch has the flags of the U.S. and Canada mounted on its crown, and two incriptions on both sides of its frieze. The inscription on the U.S. side of the Peace Arch reads “Children of a common mother”, and the words on the Canadian side read “Brethren dwelling together in unity”. Within the arch, each side has an iron gate hinged on either side of the border with an inscription above reading “May these gates never be closed. Peace Arch Park consists of Peace Arch Provincial Park on the Canadian side and Peace Arch State Park on the American side of the border. Within the park is a major border crossing (between Interstate 5 on the U.S. side and British Columbia Highway 99 on the Canadian side) which has never closed, symbolizing a long history of peace between the two nations. In Canada, the crossing is officially named Douglas in honour of Sir James Douglas, the first governor of the Colony of British Columbia. Because of the Peace Arch monument, however, the border crossing between Surrey and Blaine is popularly known as the “Peace Arch Border Crossing”, one of the busiest border crossings between Canada and the United States. It is the busiest such crossing west of Detroit.” Wikipedia
I took my Grandson to see the border crossing . . . and get a few pics. We found the actual border marker, so he stood on the US side trying to look really cool, while I stood on the Canadian side. I poked him trying to get him to smile . . . but cool guys don’t smile!
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“I believe things happen that can’t be explained, but so many people seem intent on explaining them. Everyone has an answer for them. Either aliens or things from the spirit world.” Harold Ramis
I shot my reflection in the window glass of my husbands truck canopy. I had my 50mm 1.8 lens mounted with a 12mm macro extension tube – hence the very fuzzy shadowy outline. I played with all the sliders in Lightroom to really bring out the lights and darks, then added a few textures and effects in Lightroom. It looks very “otherworldly” . . .
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“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” Henry Ford
Sitting on the banks of the Muddy Fraser – one of our favorite spots in the Fraser Canyon, enjoying our Anniversary weekend to the fullest. This fella really does bring out the best in me . . . and I believe that I bring out the best in him. And we just don’t get tired of spending time together – we are each other’s cheering section! Do we fight?? You bet! Do we make up? Yessiree! And we have fun while we’re at it. Because I believe in him and he believe’s in me. We’re safe in sharing our truth with each other. I’m looking forward to many more years in our journey together.
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“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” David Frost
I learned this lesson a bit late in life. I spent my first 40+ years doing what I believed I was supposed to do – what was expected of me. I never believed I had permission, or the right, (in fact it never even occurred to me it was ok) to steer my own course. I married at age 19, two weeks out of high school. He was a good man, good husband, good father, good provider. He did not want me to work – in fact he used to joke that he just wanted to keep me barefoot and pregnant. So I was a stay-at-home mom until my kids were older. Two children and 15 years later I was starting to feel like something was missing in my life – even tho I had a good life and I was very involved and busy, working and taking care of my family. Still, I believed I had no right to feel the way I was feeling. I carried this with me for another 10 years until not only was I struggling mentally, but physically I was falling apart. Even then – I could not show the world what was going on inside me. Especially since to the world, I was happy and my life was “perfect”.
Fast forward another 15 years when I experienced a complete physical and emotional breakdown, divorced my husband, and moved back to my roots. In 2003 I married the man I believe I was destined to be with. This year I am 60 years old and still finding my way, but with a vision that connects me with my true inner self. I’m a work in progress, but I know what is important to me and that is where I focus my energy. I cherish every moment of my life because each second of experience has crafted the person I am today. I truly feel the energy I put out (negative or positive) comes back to me in spades. So my focus is to be a positive influence in the lives of those around me, including my kids, step kids, grandkids, the Father of my Children, the Mother of my Step Son’s, extended family and friends.
Therein, I believe, lies the secret to success. Live your truth. Live your passion
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“A human act once set in motion flows on forever to the great account. Our deathlessness is in what we do, not in what we are.” George Meredith
While spending time at the Lake for our Anniversary, I was studying video’s on HDR and trying out different types of shots for my 365. this day we spent in the boat going around and around in circles trying to capture motion and a sense of blurring when you do panning shots. Not so successful with the panning . . . but I like this one of motion . . . so processed it in HDR. My second attempt. I think it’s a bit oversaturated . . . so I have a bit more work to do! It’s a process right?? I’ve also included the original for reference.
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“One may have a blazing hearth in one’s soul and yet no one ever come to sit by it. Passersby see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on the way.” Vincent Van Gogh
My husband and I have gone away to the Lake for a few days for our Anniversary. It’s up in the Interior of BC, about a six hour drive from where we live in the Greater Vancouver area. It’s incredibly peaceful and lovely. This time of year however, it is still a bit cold out . . . hitting around Zero Celsius overnight. We even had a sprinkling of snow this morning. Thus a fire in the hearth was quite mandatory! I processed this photo in HDR using Photomatix, Lightroom, and Photoshop. I’m following tutorials by Trey Ratcliff of Stuck in Customs. I have a lot to learn . . . but practice makes perfect.
I’m quite determined to learn as much as possible about my Passion – Photography. I may be sixty years old, but my mind is ready and willing to soak up all it can. Like the quote above . . . if I just sit idly by I will get no where and wonder why no one notices. It’s not as easy as I thought it would be to stretch my creativity . . . because I’ve lived with some pretty set boundaries and expectations all my life. Boundaries and expectations that have kept me safe, and close to the hearth. I’m working on changing that . . . although it is a nice comfy place to rest from time to time!
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Nurture Self 365 