It's Not Always Baby Steps - (enlarge)

There are Dig Alterations in this image, contrast is also boosted and

that is not always preferable to many. I have entered this one

under "Abstract" and for some reason, that is where it belongs for me

tonight. A whirlpool of thoughts swirl round and round. At times there

are decisions we MUST make - no room for 'well maybe - not'. It just

has to be done. Yet our feet may be unsteady, perilous ground and a

path up ahead that is a notch up from 'foggy' stares us right in the

face. These decisions do not fall under the category of 'Well my

dear, just take baby steps'! That would suit me just fine because I

have very small feet. Nope, these are VERY BIG STEPS!

Manoeuvering will not be easy. While ANXIETY is a 'tightrope' that

none of us enjoy, alas it is part of LIFE. Each of us face these

circumstances in our own way, in our own time, and unfailingly more

often than we would like to think. (all of a sudden I'm laughing. My

Dad has always worked in Shoe Stores. Being well trained in the

fitting of shoes, as a child he would always make fun of me and tell

me I had 'duck's feet'!!! (wider at the toes) And here I am posting the

image of a Swan's Webbed Foot!!! ) Life is wonderful, while we have

times of Anxiety, we always have LAUGHTER!! Life is Good. (any

visits and comments are always welcome, many thanks, Gail)

I was entering PN to place a St. Patrick image, but I saw this beauty and get involved in your explanation and wisdom. As always I got cough in it. Duck feet, for animals we call in Spanish pata, pies for humans, but it so happens that for female ducks, pata means the same. Pata for female duck and pata for animals foot. The matter is that this is an stricking, eye catching image with an absolute 7 for me. Warm regards my friend.

Jorge - THANKYOU and many thanks for your explanation about 'feet' in your language. I always enjoy your stories when you visit ;-) take care my friend,

sincere regards always and hoping your family is doing well,

Gail

A very nice original result, beautifully composed too, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

 

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful capture with great story & processing.  Take care, Patsy

Hi, Gail! Wonderful introduction! Wonderful picture! Did your dad work with Ron? Warm regards, Tamara

Many thanks for your visits and support, very much appreciated. ;-) Gail

Thankyou Tamara for your visits and comments! I have to ask Dad. I will mail you the info after I get it form Dad. I just remember buying some shoes in the Oshawa Centre Walking on a Cloud, Ron waited on me, and when I told him my Dad worked in shoes in Oshawa years ago, Ron asked me what his name was. That is where the whole conversation started. He was very nice and gave me a $10.00 discount on my shoes. ;-) Talk soon, Gail

Less is more - the picture not the feet! Lovely detail and texture here, oh to be foot loose and fancy free, perhaps our photography lets us create our own world, best wishes

I love how you take something common Gail and turn it into something special. What an artist you are!

Thankyou Robert for that very kind critique, glad you enjoyed this image.

Many thanks for your visit and 'carefree' expressions. I agree!!!

Hello Gail. 

I like this detail. Very well composed. Very good sharpness and contrast. 

Great.

Kind regards

Bela Dick

Hi Gail,

A story in words and in a wonderful visual presentation.

Well shot my dear friend.

Warmest Regards, Mike

My sincere thanks for your visit and support,

truly appreciated, Gail

Thankyou so much Bela for your visit and critique,

always glad to hear your input. ;-) best for now, Gail

I was wondering where your narrative was going with this one, but I loved where it ended up! With Laughter of course.

Now imagine the image becoming somewhat animated and dancing to the tune of "Happy Feet"  : - ) 

During the darkest of days, laughter brings illumination! 

So much more than just a photograph! 

 

Very well done Gail! 

 

Alf 

 

thankyou Alf. Funny you mentioned 'Happy Feet'. I put it on last week while I was sitting with Abbey for a bit, just to see what she would do, and she didn't really react. I really liked the little wee Penguin who had such a beautiful voice!!! Now I've got swans with these big webbed feet dancing in my head!!!

Hey, Duck ;-)... A well captured and humorously presented image.  It's nice to see it on the Daily Sampling as well... Mike

Many thanks for your visit Mike, glad you got a chuckle out of this one. I think I did see it on the daily samply as well, always nice for me to see as well.

sorry I did not see your comment sooner, Gail