“It looks like it is still night out!” Remi exclaimed with unbridled surprise as he stumbled into the living room, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. He found me sitting on the couch with my laptop balanced on my knees, clutching my mug of coffee and wedged in between two furry friends. The darkness of the morning had left me feeling cold and pressed flat. Winter is in like Flynn.
Well, what finer cure could there be than to remember the vibrancy of our visit to Menton? For it had taken place on a similarly cloud-covered day, one that had miraculously let the colors glow brighter and the texture of time’s patina stand out in greater relief.
I grabbed photographs quickly on that walk, furtive glances shooting off the stones. For I am realizing now that in order to see specifically, I cannot be good company. I am either with my eyes or with those around me, rarely both. And frankly, I was having too fine a time to sacrifice more than a few seconds here or there. Laughter is contagious and I love it when it peals like bells. My friends – not to mention the puppers pulling at their leashes at all the new around them – had my full attention.
But these few stolen mementos did their job and warmed my heart a little this morning. Appreciating imperfection is endlessly cheering, isn’t it? So it is with these quiet months, for without them there would be no spring.
Beautiful photography of Menton Love the details, colours, your photographer's eye. Bravo!
Jilly Bennett (www.mentondailyphoto.com)
LOVE EACH AND EVERY PHOTO!
HOW IS THE HOUSE HUNT COMING?I HAVE BEEN GROUNDED FOR A YEAR AND A HALF AFTER THE LAST TRIP BUT IF I TELL HIM I NEED TO TEACH YOU TO DRIVE SO YOU CAN GET FOOD MAYBE I HAVE HALF A CHANCE OF COMING………I CAN TEACH YOU I KNOW I CAN…….STICK OR AUTOMATIC………WHAT I'M SAYING IS LOOK TO THE COUNTRY…………..YOU NEED THE COUNTRY….WITH THE PUPS!
Such gorgeous colors and textures from one of my favorite cities, I love every crumbling layer.
Hi Heather,
Plenty of mystery and patina here! Could this be your new home?
Cheers,
Deborah from Melbourne
Beautiful Heather – there is a story in every photo! F xx
Gorgeous photos, and a nice Irish name on the letterbox. And "in like Flynn?" A favorite phrase
Of the colours. Oh the patina. I am hooked on this place. It looks like a fantastic destination for those, like me, who like to wander and get lost.
Heather, I think Remi's "photographer's eyes" have rubbed off on you. Like my son, these are images of little corners most of us wouldn't pay attention to, however, when you capture them on film they come alive with interest.
Just so beautiful, so evocative.
Looks like your Pacific Northwest fans are checking in, Heather. Wonderful close up look at things that make travel memorable. I too nearly danced in yesterday's sunlight, but that is the way it often goes when you are Sunless in Seattle.
Heather, thanks so much for starting my day with a beautiful thought and photos. "Appreciating imperfection is endlessly cheering." How wonderful. I've always struggled with this time of year. In my Starbucks and Nordstrom years, I always had huge projects with late February deadlines and spent most of the winter stressed out and gasping for air. And then last year… well, you know. This is the first January in about 20 years where I haven't been running myself into the ground. And I find myself liking this cold, dark month. Yesterday the sun came out and I swear I could almost smell spring. But for once, I didn't wish it would get here already. The anticipation of brighter days ahead is actually enough for now.
Thanks again for bringing beauty into our lives! XOXO