Shining Moment
Canon 5D Mark ll, 16-35 2.8 L, focal length 24 mm, 7.1 aperture, 1/125 shutter, 100 ISO
I had two goals today: to visit with my dad and find something beautiful to photograph unique to Virginia. I believe I accomplished them both fully. When we discussed our plans for the day, I asked him if we could make sure we were in a prime location to view the the sunset. A fellow lover of sunsets, he knew exactly where to go, and what time to be there. That’s my dad. He loves beauty in nature also, but uses paint and canvas to capture it rather than a camera. Over the years he has developed an astute ability to know where to look for beauty. I love that about him. I hope to see the world as he does.
We had a wonderful day together, as he and my stepmom gave me a tour of the area in which I grew up. It has changed much, but it still just as lovely as I remember. But, and I love this part, we kept an eye on the time all day, knowing where we wanted to be for the sunset. They were speaking my love language, honoring something I valued. He chose the Lion’s Bridge , which borders the James River in Newport News.
I missed my dad’s 80th birthday in July, because I got sick. My sisters flew up to see him but I had to stay at home. I was intensely disappointed and I find it interesting that I likened it to missing a beautiful sunset on day 190 of this blog. Tonight I did not miss the sunset or time with my dad. God is so kind to me and redeems things as only He can.
Beautifully and completely.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 ~ ” He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”
Shimmering at my Feet
Golden Waves
Sun-Kissed River
How the Path Shines
By the Sea
Homesick for the Ocean
Last of Today's Glory
5 Comments
These are some of your most beautiful photographs of your entire year. And I have loved many of them and just not stopped to send you a note to tell you. I miss your girls too! Grace
Didn’t know you got that from your Dad . . . he must have been a good teacher.
Stunning images – I could almost smell the salt.
These pictures relax my soul. Thank you so much sharing.
Debbie
These are STUNNING. That first one is perhaps my favorite of yours so far. And you have some pretty amazing images on this blog. Love these!
Love this blog MaryAnne! Love the pictures so much! So glad you went to see Dad. I know that he was so happy when you walked up to the house. What a wonderful surprise for him! I love you so much…have a fun time in Virginia and with Dad!