Day 224: ...the one between hobby and obsessing...
I've been keen to get an early bus to town for a while now to capture a pristine dawn. Winter is a good time because it means the later sunrise coincides nicely with catching the first bus. The added incentive of a 7.00am moonset (yes, dear reader, you knew there would be a moon here somewhere) got me up and at it and on the 5.30am bus. Luckily, I don't mind the cold.
Whereupon I did ask myself: have I now crossed that line...am I now more than just a bit obsessed with capturing pics, rather than 'just a hobby'? I think the #612tweepsters can shoulder some of the responsibility if I have crossed over. On the other hand, the lovely Anita (@AnitaHeiss) suggested 'keen'...yes, that was it, 'keen'!
So I *keenly* set up on the South Bank lawn waiting for the light. I didn't have to wait too long. The city waking up, indeed watching any city waking up, is a delight for the senses. The murmurs turning to hums, to all the sounds of a working city. The light is marvellous too.
And so, from 6.08am to 7.00am, the city woke up...
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| Special light |
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| Spanning the city |
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| As the moon set... |
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| So rose the sun... |
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| It sparkled... |
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| And peeked through before towering over the day... |
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| Obsessive's SOH: 'selfie' with morning sun |
[Camera : Canon EOS 60D, 75-300mm, 28-80mm, 6.08am-7.00am]
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Once home, I learnt that actor Robin Williams died overnight, aged just 63. It's a bit of a shock. From his Mork from Ork character to the many, many movie roles including my favourite film of his, 'Dead Poets' Society' (because...teaching), he was a joy to watch. Everyone has their favourite line but mine remains a scene from the Mork and Mindy Show, 'fly, be free', as he liberated the eggs from their eggshells. I reckon I found it funny back then; today, I have deeper appreciation of its poignancy.
Vale Robin Williams. May you rest in peace.
