Through the fog

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Recently I took some fog pictures and added a few more from my archives to put up a blog. The reason for this blog was a dream. In the dream, I woke up after driving through the thick fog. I knew that the road might be flooded and I could perish. From time to time I came across other cars with the blinking lights – the drivers pulled over to the side of the road, but I didn’t give up until I finally knew where I was. It felt like a victory.

This is  Dove Hill Castle,  or De La Poer Castle, a fortified tower house that was built in the 14th century. In my dream, I was driving this road 🙂

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This is Kilsheelan Wood in the foggy morning, a background image taken for my film sandwich project two years ago.

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Kilsheelan bridge. This place was completely under the water during the last flood.

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When I think of water, my thoughts immediately shift to mosquitoes and Zika virus, the subject that has been all over the news these days. I come across this wonderful blog – The Hartley Hooligans.  Please, have a look. You might find answers to the questions you have never asked yourself before.

I had a chat with my daughter,  we talked about Zika and the babies with microcephaly. Perfect people, she said, and I knew what she meant. Perfect people who are here on Earth only to bless and teach others. It is how we should think of them instead of trying to come up with a politically correct word.

Reading news is bad for you, some people say. I don’t think so. It is like driving through the fog – if you are careful and don’t get distracted, you will be all right.

Waterford in the end of January, with the Christmas lights still on 🙂

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The rising sun is rolling the mist from Johns Hill.

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I took a picture of two Mormon missionaries in the narrow street still filled with mist. The media let the Mormons be until Mr. Romney decided to run for president. Since then, I have seen many hateful articles in their address.

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I think that I can end this post with a Mormon quote.  Google has a good assortment of them, and I loved this one for it’s optimism, good humor, and confidence in the future. I am a huge believer in the future.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

122 comments

  1. The mystery the fog brings to any day is always kind of fun (weather and light working together is a photographer’s dream)…and you show how great it can be to capture the feel. A bit mysterious and bold at the same time. My favorite shot, easily is of the two Mormon missionaries…I’ve known many and you’ve captured their spirits with this shot. Wonderful works again ~ wish you well.

    1. Thank you Randall! These two young ladies are so inspiring. Regardless of the weather they are out in the streets. I know that they have sacrificed their time and money to serve their mission. Amazing faith, and always in the crosshairs of hate. Thank you again! Wishing you a wonderful week!

  4. Great fog pictures. Fog is something I respect thoroughly.
    Just browsed your fox pix. (Comments closed) Baffling. I’d heard of people raising fox cubs (not kittens, right?) but always having to let them go after a while as they grow up. (I even have a book on that somewhere)
    My compliments on your blog. I’ve never been to Tipperary, nor met anyone from there so I will come back once in a while.
    Take care
    Brian

    1. Thank you for your comment, Brian. Comments are closed because of the incredible amount of the worst kind of spam I was getting on my older posts. Sometimes I am posting photographs of children, and I don’t want this sick linking to my blog. These foxes were dying when Pat took them in his care. They cannot survive in the wild anymore, unless they undergo a long period of transition supervised by wild animal specialists. Let them go free, and they will likely get killed by their own species. They smell of humans.
      I have three blog posts about these foxes 🙂
      Thank you again for stopping by and following this blog.
      Best wishes
      Inese

      1. (No worry about comments) I browsed my shelves for that book I read long ago. Couldn’t find it. Probably stored in a bix in France. Joy Adamson in Born free did show that it takes a lot of effort and (re)training to train lions (or others) back to the wild. I’m glad those little ones were rescued. Will check your other fox posts. Cheers.

      2. Just saw your other posts. Lovely. Particularly like their “body language”, the one standing on Paddy’s shoulders to get a better view. Are their pupils like cats’?

  10. It’s wonderful how much romance and interest a bit of fog can bring to a picture. I don’t blame you for avoiding wandering about by yourself in the woods if there has been trouble recently, though.

    1. Oh I so agree with you, being a fog addict myself ( only a fire would get me out of bed that early).
      Yes, it is terrible, just read about another case. This time they put a blinker on the car roof and tried to make a lady driver to pull over.

  12. I love the way you began with the beautiful photos of fog, inspired by a dream. I like the way the bare branches seem to create layers of silhouettes. Then you cast the literal fog over our perceptions, the distortions when we can’t or refuse to see with clarity. A lovely layered post, Inese.

    1. Thank you so much for your comment! It is so true what you are saying. People’s judgment can be easily affected by distortions, especially when they are skilfully orchestrated.

  13. Very neat fog photos! Fog is like a dream. People getting robbed & beaten in the countryside? Why is this happening?

    1. Thank you so much Resa! Yes, a few incidents, one after another, two males are watching for a female driver, then pretend that she knocked someone over. She gets out of her car and… Police is investigating, but there is very little chance to catch them. They choose narrow country roads and early hours. The last incident happened on a very scenic road used by most of seascape photographers.

  18. You did it again Inese!:) The most beautiful fog pictures I have ever seen! I especially like the first and second one for the true romantic look – reminds me very much of Caspar David Friedrich! The picture with the bridge is realy eerie and the sixth picture is absolutely stunning! You create so much atmosphere with your pictures.
    And it´s wonderful that you have so close a relationship with your daughter! Luckily I´ve got a similar close one with my mother – she is the best!:)
    And you´re absolutely right about not avoiding news – yes, they are mostly defeatingly bad ones but it´s no help to close one´s eyes before them:( Best to know what´s happening in the world and prepare oneself if possible. Wish you a beautiful sunday Inese! Sarah xoxox

    1. Thank you for you kind comment, Sarah! I am happy that you and your mother are close friends. You need each other.
      Absolutely agree with you about the news. Avoiding reality is not a good tactic, and being prepared increases our chances of staying safe.
      Have a great week ahead! xxxx

  20. Those are brilliant photographs Inese. Very atmospheric. I suspect the amateur psychologists among us would say your dream indicates certain questions in your life for which you seek answers despite some barriers while knowing you’ll get the answers in the end because you’ll take the right path.
    Have a Great Week
    xxx Gigantic Hugs xxx

    1. Thank you so much for your kind comment, David! I think you are right with your dream reading. What I really like is the fact that I had no fear, only determination 🙂
      Many hugs!!!!

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