A Perfect Moment - Celebrating Family and Friends by myrrhluz
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I give you fair warning, I've been feeling rather sentimental today. I'll try not to get too mawkish. I have been thinking a lot lately about the vital importance of family and friends. I took this on my most recent trip looking for wildflowers. I was alone, but had been thinking of those I love. I carry them in my heart and so am never really alone. I wanted to post a special image for all of my family and friends.
One of my all time favorite atmospheric conditions is when there is a storm or heavy rain on the horizon, and the late afternoon or early evening sun shines across, casting long shadows and causing everything to shine out against the dark sky. As my day of exploring was drawing to a close, this is just what happened. It was a perfect moment and I managed to get a glimpse of it here (with bluebonnets and a sprinkling of Indian paintbrushes!) I hope you all like it.
Tomorrow I go to New York to see Leslie. There is a song from Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" that has a line in it that I think of when I am going to see Leslie or she is coming to see us. The whole song doesn't apply as it is between two lovers and, like most Gilbert and Sullivan, has many moments of extreme silliness (which actually does apply to me rather.) But the lines: "Oh, here is love, and here is truth, And here is food for joyous laughter" seem most appropriate to me right now.
I will be able to comment from Leslie's and plan to post a picture from the Big Apple. Thanks for viewing and a big Thank You for your comments and favs!
Comments (43)
GailB
Very nice, Lucy! Say hi to Leslie for me.
Osper
Great, ahhh choo, my hay fever is set off by this. Neat catch, good eye.
annie5
Wonderful view..super landscape! :)
npauling
A beautiful brooding capture with wonderful lighting. I love all those flowers, what a wonderful place to be.
bmac62
Your photo makes a fine backdrop for your words tonight. I like the time of day...is it late afternoon with lengthening shadows? The wildflowers make a calm, almost pastoral scene. I wish you the best in New York City...I was born 20 miles from there, out on Long Island.
unstart
What a beautiful Texas hill country picture..again have a great visit (my younger granddaughter is named Lesley)..hope we can meet soon!
mgtcs
An adorable photo for great words my dear friend, amazing landscape, excellent work!
lizzibell
Beautiful view...
Chipka
WOW! What colors! Oooh, lots of nice purple too! This is a fantastic, nicely vivid and lively photo. I'm not big on my Gilbert and Sullivan: they always sounded like a cigarette company to me--not a bad thing, but I'm always vaguely disappointed to know that there are no G&S Filter Kings, or Ultra Lights on the market, giving Camel a run for its money. But I digress...this image rocks. I really like the light and can see how it drew you. There's nice drama in the sky, and I love the way the image seems to evolve in stages...on one side, there's flat, relatively bare land, then there are the blankets of flowers, then there are trees...such a wonderful progression with that sky boiling and churning as only a storm sky can do. WOW! Nice!
psyoshida
A perfect moment, indeed! I agree 100% with you about the lighting and this is really breathtaking!! I love how the road seems to caress the edge as if trying to scoop the whole bouquet up. I love the shadows and the light. A perfect shot. What a great send off to have just before you leave for NY. Wonderful quote and I hope Have a wonderful time.
Madbat
Yeah, you get some dramatic light in conditions like this...beautiful!
wysiwig
Found by the side of the road? What agorgeous landscape. A magnificent landscape. Great work. Have fun in NYC.
magnus073
Lucinda this one is so beautiful and when combined with your lovely thoughts it really inspired me and put me right there with you in thinking about my friends and family who mean so much to me. Hope you have a great time with Leslie, I know your excited about your trip. Hugs
durleybeachbum
What a magnificent scene! everything about it fits so perfectly; GLORIOUS! And I love G&S.
jayfar
This is a very pleasant moody shot.
mariogiannecchini
Bella fotografia di un posto e di un momento che è molto bello anche visto dall'immagine ! Essere lì , credo rappresenti un momento di grande emozione !La natura , con la sua bellezza , fa miracoli. La prospettiva di incontrare Leslie penso sia di grande aiuto in questo. Una splendida giornata e un gran fine settimana a te e i tuoi cari ! Nice photo of a place and a time that is very nice also saw the image! Being there, I believe represents a moment of great emotion! Nature, with her beauty, miracles. The prospect of meeting Leslie I think is a great help in this. A wonderful day and a great weekend to you and your loved ones!
alanwilliams
I like your well founded sentiment, the picture is a splendid one, a real colour fiesta
flavia49
fantastic capture!
jmb007
beau paysage!!superbe lumiere!!
watapki66
Lovely scene!
helanker
OHH MYY! That is indeed a wonderful capture. The dark sky against the "singing" field of wildflowers. It is just perfect. No wonder you get s bit sentimental. :I Would too :-) It is perfect food for sentimental thoughts :-) Thank you for sharing this precious moment with us, Lucinda.
wjames
Awesome picture, a wonderful dedication to the most important people in the world "family and true friends"
jendellas
Beautiful, amazing pic, love the sky. Hope you have a good time in New York xx
sandra46
superb image, cool shot! i also like that moment between storms, when the clouds are stunning and the light glorious!
drifterlee
Really beautiful shot!
goodoleboy
A striking light/shadow tableau in this wonderful image, Lucinda. And, pardon me for asking, but who is Leslie?
jocko500
do love the flowers and sky too. lighting is just right
bangonthedrums
this is a wonderful photo lucinda - for all the excellent reasons commented-on already! what makes it best for me is that i can see your laughter and joy in it - and that makes all the difference! enjoy your time in my home state - hope all is well with leslie! hugs michael
auntietk
Wonderful image! I can see why you love this atmosphere ... it's beautiful!
BertDes
Beautiful capture.