Weary Traveler

I spent the Fourth in Ohio and watched the fireworks over the Lorain Harbor (to the left of this burst would be the lighthouse--well, quite a bit left). It was a beautiful display far better than what we saw here this year.

The drive was long on Tuesday and took a lot out of me so I'm kind of tired. All is well, though. Think I'll open a bottle of wine and relax a bit tonight.

Renewal

Sometimes, I need a little lighthouse light to shine my way, to help guide when answers seem far and few between. Do answers come? Not usually, but a sense of renewal often does. You might say that I am a landlocked sea person. I love the water, especially in winter, when a cold wind blows across the lake. I've always liked the colder waters more so, preferring the beaches of Maine over those in Florida.

Answers to my life's questions are still missing. But winter has made an icy return. Notice in the above photo, no ice on the lake! It was 52°F in January. I was hoping for a little ice but had to settle for seagulls, lots of seagulls.

Retro Marina

A second post this morning. Spitzer Marina in Lorain, Ohio.

Photo Notes:
Through the Viewfinder
Brownie Starflex

Lorain Lighthouse

My never ending quest to photograph this lighthouse in a new "light". Taken from one of the many fishing piers located near Hot Waters in Lorain.

No words to share, just bone tired.

Moon Rise at the Dock

The moon rises as it has since the beginning of time. Had a bit of fun playing with Photoshop on this one.

Photo Notes:
Spitzer Marina, Lorain, Ohio
Lake Erie—Black River
Wide Angle Lens
Photoshop playing

It's Friday!! Have a great weekend!

Peaceful Easy Feeling

I am continually drawn to this lighthouse. Each time I visit "home", I try to make a trip to the waterfront and pay my respects. On this day, I had a wide angle lens and while the lighthouse is visible as a blip on the horizon, the soft hues of the sky speak as to why I love this spot. Even with all the people around, some fishing, walking their dogs, taking out their boats or just out for an evening stroll, it is still a peaceful place. I'm sure many people have special places they like to visit over and over (not just Starbucks——that's another entry for another time).

There are places of extreme beauty, where the overwhelming sense of nature flows all around, a tangible expression of peace and energy to those open to the experience. While the waterfront along the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain doesn't necessarily qualify as beautiful, I still find myself there to find that peaceful easy feeling, with a lighthouse, wide expanse of water and sky meeting along the horizon blending into eternity.

Photo notes:
Lorain Harbor Light
Lake Erie, Ohio
Spitzer Marina pier and walkway (also known as Mile Long Pier)
Wide angle lens

*More fireworks to be found in my flickr stream.