Don't Make Me Leave!!! by taffy

Don't Make Me Leave!!!

It's here...our last night of the summer on Beaver Island. But truth in advertising...we've decided to come back on Friday for the holiday weekend. So it could be worse. But, psychologically, it is a huge thing to be all packed up -- photo gear, electronics, books, clothes, some food we need to take back -- and knowing even when we do come back, we'll be bringing work with us, not toys to play with. Summery holidays are done. I thought a lot about what this last night's shot would be. I went with my sunflowers (the three I bought over a week ago), as they are definitely 'leaving' unfortunately: leaves are falling off, drooping. I'm going to leave them here in case they dry out enough to feature them next weekend. Combining them with the sunset marking end of summer day(s) on the island (and "colour" for the word of the day).
What a summer it has been! I've treasured my 365 friends for your joyful comments in learning about Beaver Island, your wonderful support in June and beyond as we lost our beloved Nutmeg, and the sheer fun of pushing myself to concentrate on photographic challenges, techniques, settings, themes and move outside my comfort zone. Time becomes the new challenge, but I'm confident it will work out -- and there are all the urban things to highlight in our wonderful Chicago and surrounds too!
I tried to do multiple exposures in camera, with the sunflowers and sunset, but none of them turned out. But, during the sunset, one sort of worked -- about tomatoes -- in my extras album.
http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2013-08-24
Wonderful!
August 25th, 2013  
This is absolutely stunning!
August 25th, 2013  
beautiful,
August 25th, 2013  
The view and layering is fantastic!
August 25th, 2013  
Just stunning.Glad you had such an amazing time.
August 25th, 2013  
Kim
Beautiful. I feel the emotion in this.
August 25th, 2013  
It would be so hard to leave - even when you know you are returning soon. Gorgeous sunset to see you off.
August 25th, 2013  
Jo
I feel rather sad when summer comes to an end and one has to return to work or home. This is lovely and sums up summer beautifully
August 25th, 2013  
You are so blessed to have a whole summer here! Another life- you know, being happy lengthens your life!
August 25th, 2013  
Love the fab light...fav!!
August 25th, 2013  
This is simply beautiful. It is a wonderful tribute to summer.
August 25th, 2013  
love this!
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful
August 25th, 2013  
Wonderful! Thanks so much, Taffy, for taking us along to Beaver Island! I've loved your photos and am definitely smitten by the beautiful and relaxing place.
August 25th, 2013  
Just stunning
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful image, Taffy! A perfect ending to a wonderful summer. It has been a joy to follow your Beaver Island adventures. Next best thing to being there!
August 25th, 2013  
wow that is gorgeous!! love the silhouette and the color of the sky!
August 25th, 2013  
Gorgeous! A fav.
August 25th, 2013  
Great shot. I wish you all the best with going back to 'normal life'!
August 25th, 2013  
beautiful and a fav
August 25th, 2013  
Sunsets and sunflowers, two of my favorite things!!
August 25th, 2013  
Breathtaking! Love the silhouette of the sunflowers, the sunset. The combo is perfect!
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful soft sunset with silhouettes. Very sad it's the last night but I'll be looking forward for your pics from Chicago, I'm sure you 'll be able to catch the best parts for us.
August 25th, 2013  
Amazing shot. Fav
August 25th, 2013  
Oh my, I understand the feelings of leaving your summer place. Now back to reality ;) I look forward to see your Chicago's captures. This is a wonderful capture. FAV.
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful!!
August 25th, 2013  
Great capture.
August 25th, 2013  
Just lovely shot - so much detail in the silhouette and fabulous colors. Have a safe trip back!
August 25th, 2013  
Lovely shot for your last night on the island. Great colors and silhouettes.
August 25th, 2013  
Love the colours and silhouette.
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful!
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful! Love the title, color tones and silhouette!
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful silhouette. Great capture.
August 25th, 2013  
So sad to say good-bye to a lovely summer on Beaver Island but there will be new things to see when you return home. You will leave behind both good and sad memories, but the nice things is that the good ones will remain always. What a lovely shot to sum up the summer and a perfect one for this summer I think.
August 25th, 2013  
this is pretty glorious... fav!
August 25th, 2013  
just so beautiful! love the golden tones, light and silhouettes! what lovely ending of summer vacation!
August 25th, 2013  
This is beautiful. Love the silhouette. Beautiful sunset
August 25th, 2013  
Jo
This is a really fabulous shot, I absolutely love it, fav
August 25th, 2013  
Beautiful
August 26th, 2013  
Beautiful image. It's sad when a good thing comes to an end and life has to go back to a routine. Safe travels!
August 26th, 2013  
The silhouettes of the sunflowers against the sunset is beautiful Taffy and tells the end of your summer vacation perfectly. I will look forward to seeing your wonderful cityscapes now.
August 26th, 2013  
Simply beautiful! Parting is such sweet sorrow. But as Dr. Seuss once said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." Or something like that anyway! :)
August 26th, 2013  
Incredible. Fav.
August 26th, 2013  
A lovely photo and narrative.
August 26th, 2013  
well captured
August 26th, 2013  
Taffy...this is so lovely!!! What a wonderful time you have had and thank you for sharing your beautiful world with us. This image is spectacular and a FAV!!! It's kind of dreamy and nice memory for you. Glad you are going back for another shot at it!!.
August 26th, 2013  
Great shot! FAV*)
August 26th, 2013  
Wonderful. Fav
August 26th, 2013  
Love the colours and silhouette. Fav!
August 26th, 2013  
Beautiful sky and wonderful last day! Summer comes and goes far too quickly! FAV
August 26th, 2013  
Love it, so memorable, poignant.. Fav!
August 26th, 2013  
This is just beautiful .... fav :D
August 26th, 2013  
Gorgeous sunset. Very moody. fav.
August 27th, 2013  
Taffy, a fav from me because it is beautiful and combines two of my favourite things but also for sharing the beautiful island and the ups and downs of your summer. I have thouroughly enjoyed your photos and I am looking forward to your urban time now with splashes of island weekends.
August 27th, 2013  
Vee
So gorgeous! Fav!
August 27th, 2013  
@vskolnik THank you for the view and the fav, Vee!
August 27th, 2013  
Gorgeous! Fav! Sorry your summer is over. Summer is a magical time! Especially if you get to hang out in amazing places.
August 27th, 2013  
Beautiful 😊🌻🌞
August 27th, 2013  
A glorious final shot Taffy!! I have so loved being with you on Beaver Island through the summer and sharing with you the happy and the sad times. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and learning about life on such a wondeful island!! I am excited about Chicago as it is somewhere I haven't been and am looking forward to seeing the city you love!! Fav!! It has been a wonderful summer!!
August 27th, 2013  
Oops - I forgot - a BIG FAV!!
August 27th, 2013  
Amazing sunset shot. Love the silhouettes.
August 27th, 2013  
Looks like the island had a special parting gift for you -- this is simply gorgeous. Instant fav. And thank you for so generously sharing your summer with us!
August 27th, 2013  
Such a beautiful, bittersweet photo. A FAV for me. I'm looking forward to traveling along with you as you start this new chapter in Chicago.
August 28th, 2013  
stunning capture Taffy,
August 28th, 2013  
This is so beautiful! I can't believe it's time for you to head back to Chicago. I've been so busy this summer, I haven't had a chance to enjoy your shots of Beaver Island! I will have to make the time to go through them.
August 28th, 2013  
Lovely silhouette of the sunflowers and beautiful light!
August 29th, 2013  
So beautiful and such lovely words. As that lovely saying goes... we do not remember days we remember moments. Safe trip back to reality.
August 29th, 2013  
stunning silhouette! great way to remember your trip
August 29th, 2013  
gorgeous image - Fav!
August 30th, 2013  
Wow this is so lovely!!! fav!!!!
August 30th, 2013  
Fav a sentimental shot, and the feeling leaps out at you.
September 1st, 2013  
Delightful silhouette.
September 1st, 2013  
WOW and FAV are the only words that come to mind (and love it!)
September 5th, 2013  
stunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnning
July 15th, 2014  
@originalintentionstudios aw. Tv hank you so much!
July 15th, 2014  
@originalintentionstudios sorry about the typos
July 15th, 2014  
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