2011: the year that almost wasn’t
I am a woman of many words. But words are beginning to fail me as we approach that most arbitrary, hopeful and hollow promise of new beginnings, the hour when one year becomes another. Each of the past 364 days has dealt me struggles both large and small. I believe I am equally blessed and cursed with a mind that experiences the world more keenly than most, and one that both readily and randomly casts shadows where there should be light.
When light penetrates though, it is bright. I have been blessed with the love of my family and many friends this year, both new and old. Some of them saved my life. All of them made my life worth living. It pains me to reflect too much on the year that almost wasn’t as I begin to look forward, with real hope emerging from a darkness that I once thought interminable. Though my mind and my words tell a story of darkness, my pictures tell a story of bright light. The evidence is there, it’s incontrovertible. The camera is tricky, but it does not lie. This is how I wish to remember 2011.
Small sightseers, big river
Year of the flood
Completely wet with liquid light, Satiate, Bangalow
Heartstrings
Tribute
Speed skaters
Clash of the tartans, Yamba
Heavy metal drummer
Under the overpass
28th birthday treat
Nice stems
Curryfest princess, Woolgoolga
Colour and motion, Curryfest, Woolgoolga
Brooms Bowlo
Susan Island, Clarence River
Log chop, Glenreagh
Chicken terrine, orange and fennel flatbread, bread and butter pickles & onion marmalade (or the best meal I've ever made)
Middle Earth, Chatsworth Island
New David, New Italy
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene... (New Italy)
John Arkan, Gate to Plate, Grafton Showground
Farmer's daughter, Grafton farmers' market
Liestal, by the seaside
Little wing
Bird feeding, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The old man and the sea
Grommets
Dangerous waters
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
Tiny dancer
Greek goddess
Family Christmas
Just lovely. That bird photo in particular is incredible.
Hope next year is a good one for you xx
Thanks Zoe x
Beautiful photos felicity – you’re a talent
Thanks Soph, glad you likey! x
Wonderful stuff – can I ask a dumb question? did you take all the shots? xxx please tweet me your reply (or I will miss it) x
wow! the princess shot is stunning! Happy New Year!
Thanks so much! She was beautiful, a photographer’s dream
And don’t forget your latest photographic achievement: The red-tongue lizard of iScream!
How could I!
The world is a better place with you in it. Take care and thanks for the photgraphic pleasures. Love from Sharron
Thanks Sharron, look forward to many more morning rides this year
x
Fabulous photos Felicity. May 2012 shine on you brightly. And remember to be your own sun. x
Bless you, good sir. x