Seeing 2011/2012 (#190)

For your consideration: due to the lengthy 30+ second exposure, an expanse which appears here much brighter than it actually was well before dawn on the Pacific coast.

Even so, the sentiment intended is that of optimism for an enlightened year to come . . .

As 2012 arrives (on schedule, of course), let us take some substantial time to pause and reflect: on our individual successes, failures, trials, tribulations, heartbreaks and blissful moments, such that we may be better able to offer our best sense of loving compassion, equanimity, empathy and patience to ourselves, our kin, our friends and the plethora of strangers with whom we shall share the seasons ahead.

Let us be mindful that life can be difficult for every human being, and with such awareness let us remember to celebrate and encourage the spirits of our fellows and be a little less concerned with our own agendas.

Thus, my all our seas be calm, our horizons limitless, and our souls and hearts filled with fresh air.

Self Portrait, Pigeon Point, 4:27 a.m., December 11, 2011, #4372-7D

© 2011 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: October 7, 2011; Canon 7D; f/5.6 @ 1/32 sec; —2/3 EV; ISO 1000;
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM @ 252mm

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