…can be a metaphor for difficult times. On Thanksgiving Day I needed some air so I went down to Kirkland’s waterfront. The fog was so heavy it laid on the water like a great dollop of heavy cream. Seattle’s skyline, just across the lake – nowhere to be seen. A cormorant fishing twenty yards off – barely visible. Foghorns – dimly heard. And the figures at the end of the pier – vague shadows…
As I began to walk back to the car the sun burned a hole through the fog, lighting up a child throwing rocks into the lake. I hadn’t brought a filter so I held my sunglasses in front of the camera for a final, strangely lit shot:
The Word Press Weekly Photo Challenge is to show light by featuring a light source, so I thought it appropriate that the light source, in these darkening days, was barely visible. Here are other interpretations of the challenge.
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We truly appreciate the light when it shines through clouds and darkness. Beautiful shots. 🙂
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Only three more weeks until the light starts to gain on the dark…but it’s a long haul after that, isn’t it?
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Excellent!
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Thank you, Ken –
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Oh Lyn, both beautiful shots and what a sight for you to catch when the sun did come through the fog. It brings quite a lump to the throat. . .. I hope you managed to get the fresh air you needed.
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Oh I did – it’s easier here to do that than it was in New York…but I sure miss the pizza! (And certain pastry shops, too).
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Beautiful images.
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I like the result, but I tried holding my sunglasses in front of my compact digital camera, and the photos were beyond bad.
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Hey, maybe it’s because I was using some low-end women’s sunglasses – meant more for pretty than sun protection! 😉
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Could be, I was using expensive Ray-Bans
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There ya go! 🙂
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Hadn’t thought of that technique for the 2nd shot. It worked out nicely.
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Whatever is at hand…thanks!
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Wonderful! What an athmosphere!
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I like the use of the sunglasses. What matters always, is the end results, and these photos are beautiful and compelling.
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It’s very nice to hear that, Shimon – and I hope you’re doing well these days.
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I loved my week un Seattle when i Was 17!
Reading your post and viewing your pictures brings me back then. Also love the way you take pictures. Well written as well…
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Wow, quite a compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed these!
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Ps happy to Read you found your air
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It’s CRUCIAL!
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Wow, fortuitous walk to get a breath of air! This is superb. Really!
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There are often good visuals going on down at the pier – great sunsets sometimes, and if not a sunset, then something else, right?
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Multi-tasking sunglasses, love it! A little fresh air taken in while walking can do a world of good, can’t it?!
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Absolutely.
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A very intriguing take on this theme!
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Thanks Naomi – I try to think of a different angle…
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Beautifully atmospheric – love the lighting and silhouettes.
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And there was plenty of atmosphere to make it all atmospheric! 🙂
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Awesome as always Lynn! There is such an ethereal quality to your photos, I love that! 🙂
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One of the interesting things that afternoon was that quite a few people were waking onto the pier, and most were speaking either Indian/Pakistani or Chinese. I heard very little English. With Microsoft HQ nearby we’re very diverse, but not typically to that degree. So I was thinking the “natives” were still inside celebrating a more traditional Thanksgiving and the non-natives had eaten their fill and wanted to get out. Just a theory…
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What a lovely moment to capture BB . a feeling of intimacy between parent and child sharing time together in a simple way ..
I hope you found the fresh air you were seeking 🙂
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I did – that was all I needed. And a little child throwing rocks into the water is such a timeless sight. It’s irresistible.
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Spectacular images, such beautiful mood and atmosphere!
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Thank you! I hope you had a great weekend and are keeping warm up there in Boston.
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Stunningly beautiful post.
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Thanks – lots of people bring their dogs to the tiny park there, and they enjoy chasing the ducks. Didn’t notice any on Thanksgiving afternoon – maybe they were all at home guarding the feasts.
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: ))))
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Gorgeous atmospheric shots. Unfortunately I was sounding like a foghorn that very same day. 😦
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🙂 Better now, I trust!
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Getting there, but the foghorn still pops up now and then.
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I know that pier. We always stay with my friends in Redmond when we come back. The sunglasses as filter are a nice touch.
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LOVE the second image, what an awesome capture!
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