Point of Impact

I transformed a photo taken at Fort Stevens in Astoria last year to create this rather ominous-looking image. I like the boldness and the simplicity and the texture of it. The monochromatic look, too.

Wednesday we had 4.7" of rain; yesterday we had another 2.3". Things are calming down -- winds are subsiding and rain is down to a heavy mist. We put out extra seed for the birds; I saw the most drenched, forlorn-looking mourning dove yesterday. Don't know how they withstand weather like this. A couple hours ago I said to Chris, "Do you hear that?" He said, "What is it?" Me: "Absolutely nothing." Ahhh, the sound of no wind. Music to my ears.

©Carol Leigh, enjoying the sounds of silence