Seeing 2012 (#95)

After a delay of unexpected duration, I am extremely happy to again be in a position to post thoughts and imagery for your consideration.

The past three months or so have been rife with personal upheaval on both geographic and emotional landscapes.

In the midst of the sojourn into the current interior and atmospheric winters I found myself disconnected, quite literally, from the technical resources I require to create muddled musings and their associated photographs.  This forced artistic deprivation significantly deepened my darkening mood, as this milieu has for some decades been my only reliable, consistent spiritual immunization against folly and even despair; in such times of extreme duress the act of capturing light has more than once been all that has illuminated meaningful motivation for continued respiration.

Thus, when this day finally arrived — regained access to the tools necessary to resume my creative narration — I was determined to publish something suitable and reflective of my place on the path.  The times are acutely challenging, many moments grim, the slope steep . . .  yet I am treading on the shoulders of close and deeply trusted men who steadfastly provide aid and comfort for my journey.  I shall keep yearning for the Sun, and to believe (even if naïvely) that the summit I seek can yet be attained.

Sunset, Winter, Western New York State, #0900-7D

© 2012 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: November 21, 2012; Canon 7D; f/10 @ 1/664 sec; ±0 EV; ISO 500;
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM @ 300mm

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