Sometimes good things happen when you least expect them.
I hadn’t paid a visit to one of my favorite places in a long time so this morning, on the way to work, I stopped by David Fortier River Park in Olmsted Falls. It was quiet and dark under the clear, early-morning sky. I carried my little Canon G11 camera towards the rock-lined stream and river that converge in the valley park and gingerly stepped out upon the rocks. I photographed ancient, water-sculpted rock walls and flowing streams. I took images of the rich green colors and leafy trees, light and dark reflected in the water that led to the park’s stone bridge. It was beautiful and relaxing just being there for 10 minutes. Realizing it was time to resume my trip, I carefully stepped across the damp, slippery rocks, looking down to avoid water and a sure tumble into the shallow stream. Then, either at a glance or in the still-live LCD panel of the camera, a sight caught my eye: all of the elements I sought combined, in painterly fashion, in one image. I took one shot, made my way (still dry) to my car and headed off. Only tonight looking at the photographs did I see that, for all of those carefully-composed photographs, my favorite and the best of the morning was that “accidental” vision. Beautiful serendipity.
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That is truly beautiful! It would look great printed and framed.
I’ve been having so many photos printed and framed lately, I’m almost afraid to even consider another! Cost and storage are becoming a worry. I was so surprised and delighted this image came out so well and it truly reflects (coincidental pun) what I saw that morning. Thanks! — JG
What a gorgeous picture. I think it is wonderful that you make time to see such beauty, and that you don’t let the tyranny of the urgent cancel out what is really important!
Lately I’ve not been scratching out enough time for “what is really important.” It felt good to slow down just a bit and just enjoy being in a beautiful place. Many thanks for the compliment and I’m glad to be able to share what I’ve seen. — JG
So lovely and a bit “Autumnesc.”
P.S. Your new Photography site is VERY nice!
Thanks. I actually returned to a host I’d previously used for photography. A year or so ago their site was difficult to use and inflexible but they’ve made major improvements. I’m hoping to customize it and will add images as I do that work. — JG
It does have the feeling of autumn. Perhaps it’s the brownish background, twigs and pieces of early-color leaves that give it that character. Thanks! — JG