Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #108: Sanctuary
This week we invite you to share what Sanctuary means to you, where you find it or how you create your place of calm and healing.
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“Preserve, within a wild sanctuary, an inaccessible valley of reverie.”
Ellen Glasgow
Since the pandemic started, the Squamscott River that runs through Exeter, NH has been my sanctuary of sorts. The town “parkway” runs next to it and has been closed to traffic since March. Walkers have been able to go “one way” on the sidewalk and “one way” back on the street towards downtown. Social distance and all.
It is peaceful and calming…and what more could I ask for during these times?…
Unsure of what’s to come…
A chance to step back from life’s new realities.
Reflect on what remains to give comfort.
A sanctuary…a safe place.
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Beautiful images and what a blessing to be able to walk by the river. It looks and feels like a peaceful place to be. Thank you so much for this lovely contribution to the challenge 💙
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Thanks. It is indeed a blessing and I am most grateful for it and the peace it brings. 💙
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What a beautiful place. I think it must truly be a sanctuary.
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Thank you. It is my sanctuary right now. A much needed peaceful place. 🙂
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I understand very well. ❤
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🙂
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What a beautiful spot OLU – how nice to be so close, and nicer still that they’ve eliminated traffic. Perfect place to feel safe and at peace as turmoil continues around us.
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Thank you. My feelings exactly. It does feel like a little oasis.
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What an amazing place. A wonderful sanctuary to have.
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Thanks Heather. It certainly is 🙂
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Such a lovely place to find your sanctuary and escape the uncertainty of our times. Being next to water has always brought me a sense of peace. In the first photo,the tinge of peachy-yellow in the sky and its reflection in the river is so beautiful. ❤
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Thank you Olga. There is just something that draws us to water. That first photo is a favorite of mine – the light was just right and there I was. Reflections always seem somewhat magical to me. ❤️
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Such a beautiful place to walk. I love the photos you captured – nice leading lines and color composition. I love a blue sky with white fluffy clouds reflecting on calm waters.
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Thank you! It is a beautiful place – and especially so late in the day with those reflections…and colors 🙂
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You’re welcome. The golden hour is a great time to catch lovely photos!
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It’s my favorite time 🙂
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Beautiful and tranquil sanctuary photos. Love your eloquent and comforting narrative. Thank you for sharing. 💖💚
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Thanks Amy for your kind words. I seek out the tranquil and this setting is the place 🙂
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