The Bridge In The Park
by Connie Handscomb
Title
The Bridge In The Park
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
~ Mahatma Ghandi
* ------------------------------------ *
Close to our home is a park which I considered to be a sanctuary, and which I have watched change over the years; sadly, some of my favorite spots have disappeared entirely. It is not the quiet refuge it once was, since an entire corner of trees at an intersection has been laid bare, the row of trees that acted as a sound barrier from the city traffic were removed, and some delightful, sheltered areas within are no longer.
As the years have gone by, first the floral gardens disappeared, then the wildflowers were ploughed over, then the tree removal began (hundreds, I was told), then additions which were considered Improvements and/or necessary began: such as human size metal bins far too large for this small park placed in very scenic areas, aesthetics unfortunately not a consideration. (One is placed near this maple tree, which I have to carefully ensure does not show in any of my captures). To my despair, I noticed only recently more unsightly bins placed in some of the most picturesque areas of this wee park.
In the springtime, I had seen a favorite magnolia tree in bloom and I walked down as I have been doing every year with camera in hand for my annual photos of its blooms. I arrived to find a hole where it had been.
This lovely wooden bridge has been here longer than I have, crossing over a creek which runs itself through to the nearby ocean. Please enjoy this image while you can ... while I sincerely hope it doesn't happen, there is no certainty that it will not and one day this entire bridge might cease to exist ... or be replaced with something else altogether.
* ------------------------------------ *
♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Glimpses of Autumn [ plus a Special Featured Artist Of The Week ] ; thank you, Dora!
Images That Excite You
All Seasons Photography
Exploration Photography
The 200 Club
Fine Nature Photography
Fine Arts Professionals
10 Plus
Puzzles - One Per Day, Photos
All Art Welcome
Seasons In Colors Fine Art Photography
Monthly Themed
All images are copyright � Connie Handscomb
Thank you for for respecting the copyright.
� All Rights Reserved
Uploaded
November 9th, 2015
Statistics
Viewed 1,332 Times - Last Visitor from Cambridge, MA on 04/25/2024 at 6:11 AM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Similar Images
Comments (78)
Sunil Kapadia
Marvelous composition and colors. Lovely lighting too. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
I’ve been away a fair while, Sunil; just found your lovely comment- thank you so much! ;) 🍃
Cheryl Rose
Very warm, inviting fall capture, Connie! Beautiful tree with the blazing red leaves and the wonderful wooden bridge. It does look like a beautiful peaceful refuge. I am glad you preserved its beauty with your camera! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb
Thank you, Beth! for featuring this image in Seasons In Colours Fine Art Photography :))
Connie Handscomb
More thanks to you, Patti! for featuring this image in Puzzles - One Per Day, Photos ;))
Joy McAdams
A wonderful bridge image, Connie and not so wonderful story to go with it. This is truly a treasure in the city. F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Joy, thank you so much! yes, it is a treasure which hopefully will remain so for some time into the future; so glad you took time to read the description .. so pleased for your support :))
Connie Handscomb
Dora, thank you so very much! for featuring this image as a Special Featured Artist of the Week ! Happy, happy holiday season to you! :))
Claudia Mottram
Congratulation on the special feature from Glimpses of autumn, dear Connie! Gorgeous colors and delightful capture, love it! l/f :)
Stephen Killeen
revisiting this gloriously color bursting fairy tale-like/storybook scene... so alive... and so beautifully captured. excellent. this is still one of my absolute favorites of your photography... although you do have so many fabulous photos. :)))
Connie Handscomb replied:
Such a nice thing to say , thank you so much, Stephen .. the maple trees, when they are bright in autumn, I find to be a special added attraction of the season :))
Theresa Campbell
Congratulations for your Special Feature in Glimpses of Autumn! Beautiful photo! Shared!
Recently Viewed
