Still There - (enlarge)

There are times when it seems our 'plates' could not possibly be

stacked any 'higher'. Whether it is from ouside influences or we are

just the kind of person who is willing to take things on and too often ,

we don't know when to say 'no'. Overburdened, we look in the mirror

and it is hard to recognize the person whose reflection stars back at

us. You can only stretch yourself 'so thin' - I think we all have heard

that one. Our facade begins to shrink, become brittle, crack and peel.

It is times like this that we need a refererence point that reminds us

of the Solution. One that reinforces the 'truth' that somewhere

beneath all the DEBRIS, we are still there. Much needed time to

reconnect and recharge; rest and reflect; simply, just BE STILL.

While Winter roars on in many places, we have had a few mild days.

On Tuesday afternoon, I stood out on my back deck with my dog

Abbey.The sun was shining brightly and felt so warm on my face. As

Abbey happily played with one of her favorite toys, I heard the

melting snow trickling off the roof to the eaves. Birds were chirping,

children on the next street were laughing. I could even SMELL the

earth. I closed my eyes and felt one of those dry, scaly layers begin

to loosen. Yes there is hope. Spring is around the corner.

Regeneration and Rebirth. The cycle begins again.

Wonderful textures Gail.

Hi Gail,

So very true. Very good work, too. Love the colors.

Kind regards while waiting for the spring:)

Bela Dick 

Hi Gail,

A splash of Life .................a beautiful presentation.

Great job, using your fine lens at F/2.8 !

Warmest Regards, Mike

 

Gail,

  Beautiful image with wonderful colors, texture & lighting.  Take care, Patsy

Excellent art, and once again, I appreciate the thoughts and feeling you express so well.  

Really beautiful work with very nice colors and lighting, Gail!

 

 

Gail,

 

You always find viewers like me to recall a wonderful memory to associate your images to and that what makes a photograph very meaningful. This to me is an example. Beautiful creation!

 

Regards!  -  Lester

Almost surrealistic and very impressive shot, using such intense color set and apt high contrast infusing very powerful impact to the viewer. Bravo.

My best wishes,

Hamid.

Hi Gail...i really like the colors and texture on this image...the light rays reflecting  give it an iridescent tone...well done....David

Gail,

Excellent art work!!! 

Best regards, Tina

You both are such good supporters of my work, and always drop by and visit when you can. I appreciate you sharing your input with me. I always am encouraged by your Positive remarks. My sincere thanks, Gail

thankyou both for once again visiting and supporting me as I continue to 'waunder' in and out of Layers. Your visit encourage, my sincere appreciation, Gail

Thankyou each for those very kind words of critique, I appreciated the input you each provided for me on this composition,

Sincere appreciation, Gail

Always so great to see you've visited, appreciate your encouraging words of critique, sincere thanks, Gail

Thankyou for your critique and assuring me of

my use of this lens, it is my favorite!

Yes impatient for Spring and the uplift it brings. many thanks for your visits and encouraging remarks, Gail

Strong, colorfull picture !

Reflects the words you said. Can't mistake the smell of spring.

thankyou so much for your visit, glad you found the bright colours reminded you of Spring!!!

Yes, it's those moments of re-connection that break the deadlock of ourselves and set the wheels grindingly in motion again. Finally movement, thaw - no longer a train stuck in the snow. The cycle endlessly repeats. The artist especially experiences the endless progression of internal seasons and that is mirrored in her work. Sometimes it feels like the winter will never end. I've been in that place many times and it doesn't get any easier during those bleak days no matter how many times you've been through it. But end it does. Spring comes again with new life and a burst of creative energy. I'm looking forward to your new season of photographs. I hope they're as good as this one.

It certainly seems like you have experienced long periods of weather that does cause one to feel 'bogged down'. And yes, we can try to be Positive, always attempt to be thankful for what we do have and what we DON'T have. But we do all have our days. It's good to hear you could identify with this composition and I am glad you enjoyed my work. My sincere thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me, I always enjoy your 'wordsmithing'.

Sincere thanks, Gail

A nice and dramatic image Gail and the poetry of your intro is just as good in a "soul food" way.

Thankyou Chuck - I just saw your Nacho #2 and it did it for me!!!