Giving it a shot...: July 10, 2010

July 10, 2010

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Hug Point

I made it to this cove and back just before the tide rose. Wouldn't be the worse thing in the world to be trapped here. Another foggy day at the coast. Sunshine, clouds, fog, rain - the Oregon coast is an extraordinary place. It's where the mountains and forest touch the ocean. It can't be explained, or understood. I sat on this beach for a long time today.

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Mike SimmonsJuly 10, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Nice, Yolanda. You are not only an accomplished photographer but an energetic hiker too!
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UnknownJuly 10, 2010 at 9:43 PM
A beautiful photograph again Yolanda.
Costas
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yannJuly 11, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Love what a see here great job
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AnonymousJuly 11, 2010 at 10:15 AM
How wonderful to be able to spend quality time on this beach, with all the natural beauty! Vivian N.
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toledonativeJuly 11, 2010 at 5:17 PM
I know exactly what you mean about the Oregon coast. I fell head over heels in love with it the moment I saw it. I never wanted to leave and I still dream of retiring there someday. I think you are right about not being able to explain it - it simply has to be experienced.

Beautiful shot today!
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ClytieJuly 12, 2010 at 11:16 AM
I've been here. I've spent time just sitting here. Beautiful.
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Barbara MartinJuly 16, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Interesting textures with the light and dark, Yolanda. I've been to the Oregon coast, lovely primal forest and rocks.
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A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

Giving it a shot...

July 10, 2010

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