On the far side of the pond, an egg-yolk sun rises out of the dense tree line like a hot air balloon, slow, graceful. It hovers, suspended for a moment, before breaking free of its tethers—the break of dawn. In that instant, the smallest breeze shirrs the water, waking the pond for another day.
— Miranda Cowley Heller, The Paper Palace: A Novel (Riverhead Books, July 6, 2021)
Notes:
- Photo: DK @ Daybreak. 65°F. 6:08 a.m. August 6, 2021.
- Debut novel. Book, highly recommended.
- NY Times Book Review: Summer After Summer, a Clan Returns to Cape Cod
An egg yolk sun – perfect.
Yes. Thank you Mimi.
the gentlest of taps on the shoulder
Yes, yes it is.
Has the local Chamber of Commerce contacted you yet about buying some photographs for their advertising? It’s simply amazing how you are able to get such great shots. Any idea what the “delete” to “save” ratio is when you review your morning’s work?
95% Save vs. 5% Delete. I am a pack rat and have photos rolling with each days pics on a digital calendar. So when I’m at my desk during the day, I can see each shot during the day. Very calming. As to the Chamber contacting me, still waiting! And I would give photos to them no charge. Thanks for the kind words Ray.
Heller’s words sound just like something you would write… beautiful photo…
I ain’t no Heller Jim, but I very much appreciate the compliment.
well not when you use words like “ain’t”🤓
See!!!
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Another awesome break of dawn!! Have to share!!
It was!
Could you have more perfectly matched photo to quote? Nay, I think not.
All luck…Thanks Dale.
Bullsh*t
Capturing the red colour in my photos is a challenge for me. I see you don’t have that problem and your skies turn out beautifully.
It’s all camera Anneli!
I’m saving this one for my interview!!!!!!
Good!
Lovely shot! What does the buoyed rope denote — a swimming area?
Excellent question. NO CLUE! 400+ days, same walk, and I’m still clueless!
You just needed for someone
to ask you about it; we simply get used to seeing things the same way we first saw them.
Well then I am so thankful for you!
That’s very mutual!
This couldn’t be better represented than by your photo! BRAVO – what a beautiful picture you two are painting!
Thanks!
Beautiful capture and words to match! ☀️👏👏
Thank you Karen!