Thank you all very much for your wonderful responses to my "Camas Prairie Sunset" photo that I posted yesterday. It's very special to me to share the image and the experience with you all here.
I have another image from that sunset that I love equally. The two photos were taken just minutes apart. Yesterday's view was to my left, this view to the snow tipped mountains was on my right, and, above me the sky was ablaze. Wow! The beauty was almost overwhelming - and definitely unforgettable.
@rachelwithey Thank you, Rachel. This is a beautiful place - especially during the two weeks in May that the wild lilies bloom. It is about 1.5 hours drive from my home. Definitely worth it to see this!
@darylo Your message touched me, Daryl. Thank you, friend. My dad passed away recently and I feel like I have fallen into a deep, dark hole. At this moment, I can't imagine the sun shining again for me. Such sadness in my heart.
@pflaume Oh, Lisa, I am so sorry to hear this news, and my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm going to put my photography email here in case you ever want to keep in touch: darylophotog@gmail.com.
Please know you are in my thoughts. Take it easy on yourself. Know that if I were nearer, I'd be there to give you a big hug, and go around doing the things that are so burdensome when the hole seems so deep. I know this is a virtual space, so unreal at times, but I genuinely consider you a friend and I hope I can help in anyway, even in distance. Be gentle with yourself. Big hug. xoxo
@darylo Dear Daryl, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is very comforting to me to know that others care and I'm not alone. Yes, online friendships are a curious thing. It's strange how we can feel a connectedness and never even have met in person. But, that is indeed the case. I feel very blessed to have made a friend like you here. Thank you again for your kind words and caring heart. xoxo
I came to see why you were missing and read your sad news. So sorry to hear that Lisa and I hope somehow you can get through this terrible time. Having lost so many members of my family, the closest being my daughter, I can tell you you will always miss them and always feel the sadness but it will ease and you will be able to function again eventually. Try to pick up your camera and find something beautiful to photograph or even something that conveys your sadness xx
@bella_ss Hi Sheralee, thank you so much for your comforting words. I'm very sorry for your losses. i can't even imagine the heartache of losing a child. Right now I feel very raw, wounded... but hopefully, time will help to heal a bit. Still I know you are right. I will miss my father every day of my life. I haven't had the desire to pick up my camera yet. When I do, I hope to find my father in special moments like a miracle sunset. Thank you again, Sheralee, for reaching out and sharing about your grief and healing. It means a lot to me.
Holy cow this is outstanding, what a shot, it really grabs you which all good photos should. So sorry to read about your father, I have just spent time with both my parents and it made me see that time is precious, I hope you find a way through the pain, thinking of you. x Fav of course.
Lisa, I have been missing your photography. I keep coming back to this gorgeous picture when I look you up! And then I scrolled through the comments and discovered about the loss of your father. I am so sorry. Thinking of you.
@kareenking Thank you so much for your kind words of sympathy. I appreciate you checking on me and my album. It's good to know I am not completely forgotten despite my lack of posting. I haven't felt much desire for photography in the last few weeks but will try to get back to it soon. I hope you are having a good summer. Thanks again for your caring message.
Lisa I'm so sorry to hear of the sad loss of your father. I hope you can find your way out of that dark hole soon and start to see the beauty that is all around and which you have such a talent in capturing. Thinking of you.
Just checking in on you friend. I went to a photography review the other night and the theme was rural America. It reminded me of you and your amazing landscapes and incredible eye. I'm hoping you are doing ok. Just checking in to say hi is all. xoxoxo
I popped in to see how you are after all this time and read above of your father's passing. Dear Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't know exactly how you feel, of course, but both my parents died many years ago now and so I understand what it feels like. The pain of grief will ease in time, I promise. xx
sky colors, is breathtaking! Fav!
Please know you are in my thoughts. Take it easy on yourself. Know that if I were nearer, I'd be there to give you a big hug, and go around doing the things that are so burdensome when the hole seems so deep. I know this is a virtual space, so unreal at times, but I genuinely consider you a friend and I hope I can help in anyway, even in distance. Be gentle with yourself. Big hug. xoxo
Just wondering how you are doing and wanted to say I'd been thinking of you. I hope all is well.