One of Sue's recent photo prompts involved doors, and since she is always looking for something special, we thought of the reciprocal door at the Blakeney Conservation area, so we made the 16 minute drive.
I was to pose at the unique door that you shall soon see, below, but first let me tell you what the accompanying plaque says: "Relationships are built when doors are opened and people are allowed in!"
The plaque goes on to explain that the door is a metaphor for the past, present, and future relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadians, serving as a reminder of mutual commitment in a reciprocal relationship.
While I really prefer all of the above poses, this ↓ is a better photo of me because my eyes are less in shadow from my hat.
Had we not been absolutely swarmed by ferocious biters and been able to study the images, we might have noticed the shadow issue, but we were absolutely beside ourselves to beat a hasty retreat. We still rather desperately swatted at those that followed us inside the car.
That makes two savage attacks within a week. While I am not anxious for colder weather, at the same time, I am thinking that a killing frost would be a rather good thing.
Yikes on the insects. I'm having no enjoyment outside at certain parts of the day when the bees seem to want to land on me while I'm on the porch. But they are pollenating the flowers!
ReplyDeleteI sort of like the one with you tipping your brim best. It seems very 'you'.
I like all of the poses better than the one which is better for my face.
DeleteThat is a rather neat art installment. If fosters one's imagination.
ReplyDeleteThe little biters have been very busy this year!
ReplyDeleteI actually especially like pose #1 even with the bit of shadow on your face….. it seems an especially natural pose that seems to tell the strongest “story” if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteI just thought if this….. I cannot recall you ever wearing glasses for distance (not “readers”). Do you not need distance lenses at all?
I’ve worn distance glasses since ~7 (probably needed them at 4 to be honest). My eye is more of an egg shape than a sphere to have the strong myopia I have.
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I have worn glasses for distance since I was 16, and was required to wear them for driving soon after. Maybe about 10 years ago, my eyes actually improved a little, so that I passed the threshold for having to wear glasses while driving. So, while I could still now benefit a little with corrective lenses, I do hate to wear them. In fact even when I had to wear them while driving, I would not wear them around. Of course, back when I was teaching I wore them on the job. I have the feeling that I may have to don them again for driving after my next exam, which will disappoint me.
DeleteI actually, after all these years of glasses, feel odd when I am outside WiTHOUT them….. the wind feels “odd” to me….. it feels sort of akin to driving a car without a windshield. 🤪
DeleteLucky me, I am "long-sighted" so can see for quite a distance, but the downside is I do need glasses to be able to focus on the computer screen and books. Popped in via jabblog.
DeleteI can't pick a favorite so I'll say they are all a favorite. Flies has been a misery this summer.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm glad to see that the door actually swings...in one direction at least. Nice piece of art, with a poetic tinge. You are just the right person to pose there...with the cap and shoes!
ReplyDeleteWell I agree about the pesky little biters, I disagree about the photos. I'd go for #1 because it shows you opening the door, which I take it was the point of the story.
ReplyDeleteI like the concept of that door. I'd put one in my garden if I tbought the old man would help do it, but that's doubtful. He's not into metaphors or art in general, sadly. I have the perfect place for it too...shoot.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, by the way. Well posed and composed!
oh no! How annoying to deal with biters. The first photo is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteI love that door and the quote. You look so relaxed in the photos; it's hard to believe your were being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Nasty critters!
ReplyDeleteThe mosquitoes have thrived here, too, between heatwaves and torrential rain. Your acting is pretty good considering you probably wanted to be a blur of arm waving and smacking at the pesky biters.
ReplyDeleteI like the 1st one best too. I hate the biters.
ReplyDeleteCool door. As an old hardened nurse, I'm wondering about the railing on one side, but not the other side with the rough stones. Your cane flying in the air looks like you might be ready for a sword fight, or you just haven't attached the Canadian flag to it. Be careful! (Again, so sorry our alleged leader is an Idiot. Let me know if there's a U.S. product you want, and I'll send it over. You'll win many more hockey games if the U.S. doesn't have any hockey sticks!) Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI like the door as well as the quote.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine symbol of reciprocity and reconciliation. Thank you for taking us with you to this important space.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures, what a unique place. The clouds in the background look so ominous. I will be so glad when the flying bugs are gone this Winter.
ReplyDeleteYou make a great model. These photos are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great door and symbol!!
ReplyDeleteThe term door is used rather loosely.
ReplyDeleteHow did I not know about that door. I am going to drag my camera club there. After the first heavy frost. Jim got savaged just around the house today, working on a survey. Of which more later.
ReplyDeleteYou do seem to be a bug attractant. Perhaps they like red!
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