On the Greenway.
I walked with Lauren on the greenway this afternoon. Neither of us could even remember the last time we walked there. It’s been closed a good bit lately thanks to all the rain, but it was open, dry … and simply glorious today. Bright blue skies and 42 degrees (to all my readers facing much colder/wetter please know we did appreciate all of that – and we thought of you!)
The photo above was inspired by the lovely Instagram stories of ocean_bythesea and how she captures such beautiful movement in the shadows. Especially the shadows of bare and nearly bare branches. Like I saw on today’s walk.
Lauren and I were completely caught up in our conversation (mostly about books and life, as always) when I first noticed the shadows.
I’m sure she’d have been a willing companion if I’d asked to pause for a photo (or a video), but I didn’t. I waited until we finished our walk and then I walked down the path in a different direction. I found the shadows. and I wish I’d paused our conversation to capture two pairs of shoes instead of one.
12 Comments
Lauren
Your post makes me smile! So grateful that we walked together on this picture perfect afternoon.
Dee
I always take a photo of my feet when we hike in a new place. LOL
I’m glad you had a good walk with your friend.
The wind chill here was -0°F today. No prolonged walking for us today.
Carole
It’s always great to stop and look at something familiar in a new way. Next time I expect to see more feet!
Sarah
That’s such a striking image — I’m glad you went back to capture it.
Bonny
Walking outdoors is a wonderful thing , especially when accompanied by a friend and conversations about books and life!
Kat
Beautiful image and thank you for the new IG account to follow! I am envious of your bootless feet!
Patty
Awesome shot Mary! Nothing like a good walk with a friend. TGIF my friend!
Honore´
Thank you for introducing me/us to @oceanbythesea and sharing your walk and photo of the shadows on the greenway. Ah! How I love and covet the poetry of nature and life!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers~
Vera
Love the picture! There is nothing like stepping outside to life one’s spirits. Glad you were able to get out with a friend and take advantage of your “mild” weather.
karen
your walk sounds wonderful! when the kids are in town I like to have walks with them, weather permitting. It seems that my son is around more so I walk with him more. I love winter but I do miss my walking outside!!
Margene
It’s been in the low 50s for a couple of days, but we’re awaiting a storm. The bones of trees make some of my favorite shadows and I, also love to photograph them reaching into the sky.
Lydia
I love it, I’ve been doing so much walking lately I need to stop and do this especially since I’ve had a weekend walking partner lately that doesn’t have 4 legs!