Monday
Oct012012
Not a Single Breath
October 1, 2012 
Not a single breath.
I dare not inhale..nor follow it with any sort of exhale. I fear that any sort of sound will disrupt the silence. The equilibrium. The peace and the quiet.
I think - how lucky. To be up and alone so early in the morning. Before there are questions. Before there are answers. Before there's anything or anyone else to dictate the what's and when's and where to's.
There's only space.
I think - if only. If only I might find that place of balance. That strength in the soft...that light in the dark..that opening in the mist and haze.
And then I'm reminded of who I am. Because it's in this pause - between dawn and day - that I can simply be.
Not a single breath to disturb it.
Reader Comments (33)
This gorgeous, gorgeous image makes me almost want to go out to take photos early in the morning! Soft light, mist, subdued colors, stillness. Perfect.
A beautiful photograph paired with wonderful reflections.
I can totally relate....especially at a scene such as this!
Love these words!
I so love the pause...you have written about it so beautifully..and the image is simply perfect. - the pause personified. Gorgeous, Marcie. Gorgeous!
Love the words here because I can relate and that makes me so happy. I've had mornings like this when I wonder why isn't everyone out enjoying the beautiful air and scenes in front of me. You've captured my thoughts beautifully.
one can definitely feel the silence from this scene.. great catch! :)
Beautiful, mystic atmosphere, bravo!
Superbe image de la nature ce cadrage particulier est tout à fait convaincant.
Love the misty feel to the image...
Perfect. A wonderfully still and lyrical scene where the forest background takes on a different persona - like cloudy smoke.
Pure beauty... So peaceful. :)
Heaven.
Another example of your exraordinary writing - capturing that peaceful and serene pause - the simple being.
like a fairytale...
I would've loved to have been in that moment...lovely!
Beautiful Marcie . . . finding that balance can be tough but it's out there if we know how to look for it.
So perfect!
What a wonderful capture of the barely visible trees where one would expect there to be sky. Makes for such an interesting image.
I love how you have claimed it for your own, Marcie. It really is YOUR time...an eternalized moment for you every day.
Beautiful ethereal image. Just swimming along without a care in the world. Except maybe thinking about breakfast...
What a gorgeous image this is Marcie.
I love this time of morning.
Just me and my thoughts.
xo.
Lovely.... I have mixed feelings about the darkness that my mornings now begin with.... part of me loves it and you have helped to clarify why that is...
Oh my!!! Fantastic capture Marcie!
Your photos leave me breathless.
Do you have a portable fog machine that you carry to locations? This is stunning, again.
the mist and color palette really compliment this scene
It's as if they are swimming in a hot bath! Lovely scene!
Amazing the fog in combination with the beautiful light Marcie!!! Wel seen and done...
Excellent!!
wow. your photo, your words, just - wow.
I love the photo and the piece so much. So important to appreciate those thin slices of perfection. Thank you!
great ! extraordinary mood on this foggy morning !