When I look back on the chaos that was 2020, I find that my favorite photo sums up the year in several ways. The photo is of my husband as he sits waiting for me in the geyser fields of Yellowstone National Park. It seems to represent the loneliness and isolation we all feel during this pandemic; the challenge of stumbling through the fog as we seek light at the end of the tunnel; and the patience we need to take one step at a time without hastily rushing to judgement. It also represents the awesome power of nature and our ability to find its beauty almost everywhere we look. Above all else, it represents the love we hold in our heart for someone dear. The amazing thing about a photo is how it speaks to us without ever saying a word!
For Len-Artists Challenge: Favorite Images of 2020
Grammy Writes 
GORGEOUS. I can resonate with sitting in wait-state grateful for the excuse to just sit. I can also resonate with observing companion’s patience displayed in this manner!
Solitude is something we each benefit from – some needing more, some less – but none want the forced solitude the pandemic has mandated. Your scene inspires making the most of mandates – feast for the eyes and I can sense the physical vibes coming from the geyser fields!
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Thank you so much for “understanding” the photo! I agree solitude can be beneficial when it’s of our own choosing! Take care, Jazz!
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You summed up 2020 well. Love the photo!
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Thanks! There’s really so much we could say about 2020!
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That’s for sure.
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Beautiful photo in a beautiful place! ❤️
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It truly is a beautiful place – I’d go back in a heartbeat if I could! Thanks much!
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Great photo telling how do we all feel, and also there is a promise of better times in blue sky and light.
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You are so right about the promising blue sky – I hadn’t thought about that! Thanks!
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Oh I can see why this is your favorite photo, its gorgeous 😀
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I’m glad you can see it, Cee! Thanks so much!
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Speaks volumes…
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I really think it does! Thank you, Bette!
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That’s a brilliantly captured moment with inspiration and pure emotions. Can easily see why it’s your favourite 🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva
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Thank you for liking the photo. I’m sure I will always remember the moment I took it! Have a great weekend, Aiva!
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They say (whoever THEY are) that the best images do not need words to explain them – they speak to the heart. Yours is a perfect example of that – as well as being a truly beautiful image. Thanks so much for sharing it, and along with it your thoughts and feelings, with us this week
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Thank you for the very kind comment, Tina! I really do love it when a photo is so much more than itself! Thanks for the challenge.
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This image tells stories, it also says about hope. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank YOU! Yes, I think hope is a big part of what it says!
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Wow. SUPERB!
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“Wow” is such a great word!! Thank you for using it!!
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🙂 🙂
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This is such a powerful image to translate the epicenter of the Pandemic. And the light is fantastic in this photo.
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Thank you for appreciating the photo, and for understanding its reference to the pandemic!
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Isn’t it interesting how many of us turn to nature when the world presents us with turbulence. I’d like nothing more than a long walk along the beach right now. The easy rhythm of the ocean would calm my nerves. Thanks for a thoughtful post.
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A walk along the beach sounds heavenly right now! Fortunately, the world is full of peaceful places if that’s what we seek. Thanks so much for the comment.
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Beautiful thoughts of how it speaks to these times and also love the composition of the photo.
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I’m so glad you liked it! I really appreciate the kind comment.
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Great post
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Thanks – I appreciate that! 🙂
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Looks amazing .. and peaceful
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Very peaceful… it least it was when we were there. I think sometimes it can get very crowded.
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Your explanation and picture are spot on.. 😉
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Glad you think so, Lisa! 🙂
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Wow! Amazing photo and words.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Some image
Of the beauty of art
In an affectionate way 🙂
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I appreciate the comment! Thank you.
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Awesome!!!
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Beautiful observation..🔥
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Great reflection on 2020. I wish you a happy and peaceful 2021 🙂
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Beautifully written, so calming!
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Thank you so much for the comment!
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