I am adrift. I float alone in open water, the only sound the relentless plash of waves against this weathered hull. I’ve been here forever, searching desperately for my way. Every course adjustment brings me back to this spot or a billion other spots exactly like it. The darkness is overwhelming, crushing, defeating. There are no stars, no moon to guide me; all is lost. I am adrift.
There, a million miles away or maybe just within my reach a light flickers on the horizon. It is my home and its glow flies across the ocean toward my weary craft. It is a line thrown from afar and it does not miss. I am moored. I am home.
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such a poetic image, love the simplicity
Yes, home is where the heart is. Excellent image and writing Christopher.
Simple et belle. Une image reposante. Une photo subtile et très réussie. J’aime beaucoup, Christopher.
lovely composition,
A nice simple, and effective image to match your lyrical prose.
beautiful shot Christopher. The crispness, it is somehow like the leaf is floating on air. I love to look at images accompanied by words and words so beautifully written. thank you!
beautifully written… and home is where the heart shall always be.
majestic and really intense interpretation Chris, fascinating photo with a great poetic feeling, compliments
A falling leaf, an already falled leaf, the delicate feeling of a slow landing. Beautifully done.
Oh, I love the simplicity of this wonderful shot. And beautiful play of light and colour in the water too. One of my favs!
Another lovely shot Chris. There’s such a feeling of isolation here – kind of lost at sea.
this is lovely on every level
Beautiful words and image Chris (as always)
A gorgeous shot! love the minimalism. well done!
Lovely composition, both in word and image!
The perfect photo to illustrate your thoughts and feelings. We all need those safe havens and strong anchors. Nice work.
aww…how beautiful….so peaceful.
Love the composition Christopher!
Perfectly simple…and simply beautiful!! Your words of loneliness and longing are wonderfully paired with the image. Excellent!!!
nicely expressed!
A stunning frame, simplistic and beautiful, captured with a great eye for composition and detail. Words and image work in harmony here, superbly presented.
Love the blue and the reflect, lovely !
Beautiful and romantic – great job
simple et quiet piece of sky !
What a amazing arrangement
Excellent composition shot!
Beautiful image. I love how the reflection of the leaf is so crisp and yet the surface of the water looks like fluid brushstrokes.
Sure feels good to be home, eh?
This leave gives some silence, some inner peace. I associate it with one song, one of my lifetime favs: “Brothers in Arms” – Dire Straits. Thanks Christopher for your emotional posts. It’s always a pleasure being here – being in your focus!
The colour are so beautiful!
Superb simplicity and sentiment captured with this photo and dialog. Great job Chris!
Great composition. I especially like the reflection of the leaf in the water. I’m really enjoying your writeups as well.
lovely!
This is a great photo – so clean, colorful, and peaceful.
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Einzigartiger Farbkontrast zwischen dem Wassser und dem Blatt. Man hat das Gefühl von unberührter Natur und Stille.
Great photos, awesome words.
nice color and good build up. it´s a postcard!