This is the third, and final, image that my daughter has selected for her flat in Oslo. On this occasion, she's opted for the 'colour' version, but there's so little colour in it that it works well with the other black and white images. It will be hung separately, in any case.
It's a photo I took in March 2018, near where dad lives in Braemar. I remember the day well. There wasn't that much snow on the ground, but it had really settled on the track I was walking on, and was very deep in places. I remember thinking that I should have been wearing snow-shoes, not hiking boots.
Still trying to get to the bottom of what's up with my dad. He's not a happy bunny these days, as he says himself, so we're just trying to support him and care for him as much as possible. My 'wee' brother is coming up to see him this weekend, so that will give him some encouragement I hope. He just seems to have given up. :-(
What a fabulous trio! Excellent choices and I am sure they will look brilliant on the wall in Oslo.
Is your Dad on any medications? Sometimes they can very much affect the mood when you can't put your finger on a reason. Might be worth checking. I do feel for you, sending heaps of love to you and all your family xx
A beautifully atmospheric landscape, with strong memories attached. It is so lovely that your daughter will have these three images in her home. I hope your father’s spirits are lifted by your brother’s visit in such an emotionally turbulent year.
This one is hauntingly beautiful- I can see why she chose it. And I like the little hints of color- especially in the sky.
I was thinking the same as Casablanca as just recently a new medication for me altered my outlook enough that I told the doctor I would not take it anymore. It wasn't that I became suicidal or anything but it just made me feel like there was nothing positive in the day- even when I knew there was. It effected my sleeping (sleep 1 hour, up for 2-3) and made my joints and muscles ache more than usual. I looked it up on the internet and sure enough they were all possible side effects. What I was experiencing was probably minor to most people. But I know myself pretty well and I knew this stuff just wasn't a good fit for me. Thankfully the dr. agrees. So if your dad has started any new medications recently I'd double check with the dr. on those- perhaps one of them could be effecting his outlook like mine did for me. I'm no dr. so take all of this with a grain of salt! But it is worth looking into I think-if you haven't done that already.
Oh dear that’s sad Izzy....is it this virus & the lockdown affected him....it’s been very depressing & lots of us have lost heart. All seems bad news these days. I presume he’s having doctors appointments so perhaps your brother will find a clue...man to man & all that.
Gorgeous photo....I salute your daughter choice! I have thought of putting one of mine up on our new wall but don’t think my clarity for a enlargement would cut the mustard! Must ask Jack to see what he thinks...could use one of his Japan ones!
I am sure all the pictures your daughter of chosen will be perfect in her home. They will remind her of home.
Hope your Dad improves, it must be so worrying. I suspect the virus has got to many people these days.
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last week, she lives in the UK, she is 78 years old and is so fed up of Covid and the restrictions. I don't think she will have treatment for the cancer because I understand it is quite advanced. She seems to have given up too.
I really like this image with its view way off into the distance, the hint of color in the far-away sky that inspires hope that the greyness of the present surroundings will change eventually. I'm so sorry about the concerns for your father's health. May this just be a brief lull in his usual interest and energy for life.
@casablanca Thank you for that - he is, but nothing new that would cause such a change in 'character'. He used to be renowned for being stoic and fiercely independent, now he's just a shadow of his former self. The only good thing about that is that I can boss him about! I've just ordered the new fridge freezer that he's resolutely refused to replace for the past year - despite the freezer section no longer working! Every cloud and all that ... one must keep a sense of humour in tough times. :-)
@olivetreeann Thank you for concern - every little bit of advice helps and you just never know, however, he's not taking any new meds. We'll keep trying to get to the bottom of it.
@happypat Yes, I think it's a whole combination of things, but most of all I suspect (as does the doctor) that he's had a small stroke which has changed his personality in a negative way. :-(
@jamibann Masses of love to you today. How terribly hard. Yes, sense of humour essential in these dodgy days, but at the same time there is so much distress and pain around. If I could hug you, I would! x
Is your Dad on any medications? Sometimes they can very much affect the mood when you can't put your finger on a reason. Might be worth checking. I do feel for you, sending heaps of love to you and all your family xx
I was thinking the same as Casablanca as just recently a new medication for me altered my outlook enough that I told the doctor I would not take it anymore. It wasn't that I became suicidal or anything but it just made me feel like there was nothing positive in the day- even when I knew there was. It effected my sleeping (sleep 1 hour, up for 2-3) and made my joints and muscles ache more than usual. I looked it up on the internet and sure enough they were all possible side effects. What I was experiencing was probably minor to most people. But I know myself pretty well and I knew this stuff just wasn't a good fit for me. Thankfully the dr. agrees. So if your dad has started any new medications recently I'd double check with the dr. on those- perhaps one of them could be effecting his outlook like mine did for me. I'm no dr. so take all of this with a grain of salt! But it is worth looking into I think-if you haven't done that already.
I do hope your dad picks up and feels more himself soon
Gorgeous photo....I salute your daughter choice! I have thought of putting one of mine up on our new wall but don’t think my clarity for a enlargement would cut the mustard! Must ask Jack to see what he thinks...could use one of his Japan ones!
Hope your Dad improves, it must be so worrying. I suspect the virus has got to many people these days.
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last week, she lives in the UK, she is 78 years old and is so fed up of Covid and the restrictions. I don't think she will have treatment for the cancer because I understand it is quite advanced. She seems to have given up too.
Hope you get to the bottom of your father's heath.