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Related: About this forumGot up early to take a walk across the city and took this photo
Walking is great mental therapy right now and this bombed out church was the reward for my walking 5 miles at pace!
LakeArenal
(28,713 posts)Hope it helped.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)Headphones on a mission to get to that place. To capture a bit of beauty. Took me nearly two hours and it was great, no ugly crying at all!!!
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)Soph0571
(9,685 posts)It is an amazing place, I had never been there before, but it was designed by Christopher Wren and got bombed in WW2. They have turned the ruins into a garden and it was sooooo peaceful
MLAA
(17,162 posts)Just being outdoors lifts my spirits.
luvs2sing
(2,220 posts)My morning walks are so damn boring. House..man with dog..woman with stroller..fifty more houses..seven deer..fifty more houses..and more dogs..and more strollers..more deer..
Im a huge fan of gothic architecture, so theres that, too. Fantastic picture!
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)I have an archive of 1000s of picture of ruins up and down the land.
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)Soph0571
(9,685 posts)GemDigger
(4,305 posts)I am only half kidding on more than one.
You have a trove of historical eye candy.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)Literally down below.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1036&pid=78982
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)I saw her name a few days ago but I didn't think it was that Cosmo Blue. I do now.
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)That is a gorgeous pic Soph. The color of the sky adds more to what would be a nice pic even if it was a blue sky.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)My spirits were lifted greatly by the walk and the visit to that place.
flamin lib
(14,559 posts)The contrast of stone against the flowing vines is striking. Gives me a feeling of renewal.
Good to see you out and exercising. It worked for me as well.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)Me right now! I have decided that he is not here, but he would hate me moping, so although I am sure that my grief will hit me in badass waves, when I am feeling OK I must get out and walk and connect. It really worked for me today.
Callalily
(14,885 posts)Glad to see that you are out and about! Keep on taking care of yourself! (((hug)))
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)Considering I only had my phone and the place was over flowing with a fashion shoot I was really happy with the pic. I think this might be my thing for a while. Find somewhere curious and then plan a walk too it. Headphones on at pace, and then take some pics. You may get sick of them in time... but not too soon I hope
Callalily
(14,885 posts)Phones can also take amazing photos; well, because of the operator.
And post as many photos as you like The Photography Group never ties of looking at photos. And as I always say, I learn something by viewing other photographers.
And as a bonus, walking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,296 posts)I'm so glad to see you out and about. A 5 mile walk is very good for your body and your soul.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)I am going to do this more. Himself would be pleased. He used to drive me 100s of miles if I found somewhere I wanted to photograph. Now of course, I will for not walk 100's miles to take an interesting photo, but enough miles to explore interesting and obtuse parts of London as I walk through my grief and then share here. You might get bored very soon!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,296 posts)Walking through your grief is a great way to proceed. It may help you more than you think.
Cosmo Blues
(2,438 posts)With my dog that walk would not have been so brisk, and you would have ended up carrying her. We get out before dawn and walk by a wildlife refuge. Happy to hear from you dear Soph
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)It was a great walk. Erich emailed me today and offered her house in Hawaii. How lovely is that? Of course I cannot take it up. Not only is the funeral horribly delayed because of covid, but also covid. Would be nice though.
Cosmo Blues
(2,438 posts)There are more of your photos here somewhere, I shall search. Good to see you communicating and getting out and about, baby steps. I would buy a spacesuit to get on a plane to go to Hawaii, please tell Erich I hope she's enjoying the traffic (long story). Do I also surmise correctly that you do not drive? If so, you should fix that, I think it's mandatory here, kidding. I could go on and on, but I shan't take more of your time, and the dog beckons. Be well my friend
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)Soph just told me it was you! It's nice to see a blast from the past. Welcome to DU.
Cosmo Blues
(2,438 posts)GemDigger
(4,305 posts)I just moved and I had to crate a lot of my rocks, but the best are still out. It is so much easier to clean rocks than traditional knickknacks.
Ya are?!? Where the heck did I put that embarrassed emoji.... Am I forgiven?
Cosmo Blues
(2,438 posts)I'm not sure how one is supposed to discern gender online but when I first got online presumably I was more obvious, being single, I kind of flirted with people I thought were women, which led to a stalker so I don't do that anymore. And being male I wouldn't know anything about cleaning
it's your most beautiful photo ever. I know you are in deep pain and mourning. Heal well, and take your time.
Sending you a gentle hug.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)I will be living with the pain for a long time to come. But creating an image that looks right, made me feel a little bit settled and that is a good thing. Thank you so much for your kind words.
MichaelSoE
(1,575 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,267 posts)Hiawatha Pete
(1,767 posts)And an interesting history behind it. Was curious to know if the Church was hit during the Blitz or later in the war during the V2 missile offensive, I googled it and saw it was during the Blitz in 1941. It was also damaged long ago in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt, assuming I looked up the right church (St. Dunstan-in-the-East?).
Again, great pic, thanks for sharing.
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)And thank you!