Silver Linings
On a cold September night, I thought I heard whispers from Aurora Borealis, the majestic queen of the northern skies, luring me away from my deep slumber. I took my gear and traveled north, on what looked like a wonderful night adventure. Fall had arrived; a warm colour permeated the road ahead, another instant woven in my life-long tapestry of “happy little accidents”.
After what felt like an eternity I arrived at my destination of Port Elgin, Ontario, located on the southeast shores of Lake Huron; a small, beautiful port embraced by the arms of Mother Nature.
Parking next to the lake and dismounting from my ride, I could feel the soft yet stinging caress of an icy breeze; I had to be quick setting up my trusty Lumix G95 camera, warm cookies, and tea and of course, my comfy chair. I looked around and pondered “was she finally here?”
As I heard the soft and melodical sounds of friendship, I was hopeful - was my audience granted? Gazing up at the north star Polaris, a piercing darkness surrounded me, so I stood there for some time, watching - and waiting. My senses continued to heighten; a wild coyote sang a gloomy song, a fish was dancing on the water ever so slowly, a pair of old grey socks rested on the sandy shore with its own memories of another moment.
As time continued to pass, I came to the realization that it was not meant to be; the splendour of the regal lady of the north was not going to show herself to me that night; frustrated, I looked down and whispered “maybe another time, maybe another place”.
My soul finally got to a resolution as light needles carved the midnight sky, I decided to just enjoy a kind instant with warm friendships. I pointed my trusty Lumix north and let her paint the starry night, witness the decisive moment.
I stood there in silence, grateful. The night had given me the silver linings I desperately needed, disguised as a dream. A dream of light and darkness, I embraced this cosmic instant…
At the end, there was only a faint smile, dried tears on my cheeks and the smell of mint and cocoa, not so distant…
PHOTO:
Raul Tellez Rios
Lumix G95
Leica 9mm
Story:
Raul Tellez Rios
Jay Frederick
I hope you enjoy this photo taken with my trusty #Lumix G95 and the story; see you in our next adventure!!!
Love,
Raul
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