I'm posting this entirely for the record, as it is not a good photo, I know. However, it means something to me, and is part of my photo journal. This is Braemar Castle, where they have installed a 'sculpture' by Martin Creed. At night it is lovely.
I was driving down the road from dad's last night, feeling quite despondent about his situation and worrying about what the next steps are, and decided to stop to take a photo. I only had my phone. It was raining. It was dark (obviously). It was very windy. I couldn't see what I was doing, the 5 photos I took were all awful, but with a little tweaking this one came out best. Hopefully I'll be able to go back sometime, with tripod and camera, and get a decent shot of this night-time scene.
What a marvellous thing to find when you were driving feeling that way. Reminds me of the Best Marigold Hotel quote: Everything will be alright in the end and if it is not alright, it is not yet the end. Hugs to you and your thoughts and worries about your darling Dad. xx
Good that you were able to get to see your Dad, do hope things improve and that you are able to come a decsio about the next steps. Good that you were able to take time out for a photo on the way home.
Isn’t that a wonderful thing to see & in the grounds if the castle too...I’m quite surprised at that as it seems quite unlike something they would do....I love it though & I do hope it will be alright especially with your dad...it must be talking to you hopefully! Worrying times! Fave, the castle looks amazing..it’s such a pretty place.
It's nice to see something uplifting when one's spirits are low. You may feel very alone, but there are many who have gone through something similar and understand many of the feelings you are experiencing. My husband used to tell me that I was doing the very best that I could and even though it didn't feel that way it was such a comfort to hear it.
I like the array of colors in this message. I know I have pictures in my 365 collection that serve as distinct reminders of events or situations that, honestly, the picture doesn't portray at all, but I remember the emotions felt while creating the image. Good reminders of where we were, and what has changed. I hope there's positive change coming for your Dad.
p.s. I do hope you'll use your collection of autumn pieces to create something. I look forward to seeing that. (Warning; you may find yourself collecting stuff everywhere you go for the sake of a possible 365 pic.)
Best wishes to your dad and you.