Shutter Sisters

the long and winding road

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The journey of life is one we all travel. The road can sometimes be an uphill climb and other times it can be a smooth coast. But often we’re moving along the tracks fast and furious, much like a roller coaster.

We look out past the horizon and seek hope. Good things to come. Promise. But what happens at a fork in the road? You can’t help but question which way to go.

As I’ve been walking my path lately, I’m discovering hills and valleys, twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. And one after the next, there seems to be an outcropping of crossroads. Crossroads with no signs that tell which way to go.

I know myself pretty well. I know that I’ll just keep walking, running, skipping, crawling along my path (depending on the day). I know that even though I’m feeling unsure and unsteady at times that to keep on going is the only thing to do. Holding my gaze steady and making my steps deliberate will get me to a clearing where I can meander and enjoy myself a little more. Where the smells of sweet meadow grasses fill the air and the warm sun will light my way.

Do you have any path or road images in your arsenal?  Any moment in time that a scene in front of your beckoned you to come forward; to walk, to dream, to imagine, to trust?

Lead us today.

Comments

  3. i just stopped over here not long after i posted on my blog today, and i am amazed at how timely your words are today. i have many posts and images that could go with your post today, but it’s today’s that i will leave a link to. although long and personal, perhaps it could help someone else going through something similar.

    http://itsjusthowiseethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/late-blooms-and-longings-fulfilled.html

    thank you for this post, tracey. thank you for you words. thank for not only bringing us beautiful photos consistently, but beautiful insight and beautiful outlook, too. i LOVE this photograph, by the way. i am such a fan of path or road pictures. in fact, here is another post link–one of my favorite road pictures:

    http://itsjusthowiseethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/road-trips-go.html

  6. Tracey, beautiful post…obviously (and as always) straight from your heart. I posted about a very similar topic on 09-09-09…It’s not always easy living an examined life, but gosh darnit…in the end-it’s sooo worth it!

    my post can be found here…

    http://taceyphotography.blogspot.com

    PS…Shutter Sisters inspired a huge shift in my life…Thank you.

  8. At the intersection of HWY 88 and 89 in California is a huge meadow that the westward bound covered wagon emigrants to California named "Hope Valley". It was the first bit of water and lush green that they saw after their long journey across Utah and Nevada….they saw it and had hope…..hope for a better life…I usually hate snow, but this shot seems so pristine and blue and reminds me of a great day out with my husband and cameras in that treasured valley that is hope

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/49754167@N00/3165078340/