As the new year turns, I have resolved to lay down two moderator roles on photographers’ Instagram pages. The labour has grown too heavy, and after five years of steady commitment—begun in the long shadow of the COVID period—it is time to relinquish those duties and reclaim some quiet measure of balance.
This photograph was taken at an old, familiar vantage point overlooking Bridgewater Bay in Blairgowrie. The infrared rendering, for all its interest, could not summon the same atmosphere or grace. Even so, the journey itself was not ill-spent. If anything, I was tempted by excess—hoping to draw two distinct visions from a single visit, and learning, perhaps, that one honest frame is sometimes enough.
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Your photos benefit from often being shot at sunset with great colors and fading light. This one looks like the ruins of an ancient building.
ReplyDeleteIt does feel that way now you mention it!
Delete...another WOW image!
ReplyDeletePocketing into my collection
DeleteI wish you and everyone a very happy new year.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Mike
DeleteO com diem per aquí: "Menys és més".
ReplyDeleteExcel·lent mirada.
Salutacions i un bon any nou!
Simplicity rocks :)
DeleteUna bonita fotografía para empezar bien el año, aunque aquí en el lado opuesto del globo aun nos quedan unas horas para finalizar, en concreto 4 h y 45 minutos.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Happy New Year to you!
DeleteFeliz 2026 . Que este que nos llega traiga mucho y bueno para todos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Bless you too
DeleteI agree. It is gorgeous, with the deep blue then like someone took a paintbrush to the sky and did a long swipe of peach color in just the right place.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great new year !
DeleteI never really got into Instagram for some reason. I Flickr, but my inters wanes somewhat.
ReplyDeleteI never liked it. I thought working it can help with traffic volume to my website. It never helps in my case despite my moderate success on IG profile
DeleteBeautiful scene and photo. I wish you and yours all the best in 2026, a happy and healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThe same to you Eileen!
DeleteBeautiful shot. I would love to go there in person.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
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Lovely! Happy New Year! I hope we all have reasons to be happy in the coming year.
ReplyDeleteUn trabajo magnifico el que nos brindas con esta bella imagen, amigo
ReplyDeleteAmazing view, great click.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for 2026.
Lovely light. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing :-D
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have to let go and it's amazing how liberating it feels. I'm glad you were able to do that.
ReplyDeleteFeliz Año 2026. Besos.
ReplyDeleteI really love this amazing photo, Roentare. I'm glad that you were able to step back from a commitment that was no longer working for you. That takes courage!
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