Well, it’s started. The clock is ticking and I decided to get out this morning an do it right. The clock is, of course, the clock on SoFoBoMo. I started my project today. Working title: Getting to know you.
This morning when I awakened it was rainy, somewhat foggy, and about 50 degrees or so. In other words, a perfect day for shooting. 
Mind you, I don’t know anything about Van Lindingham Glen, which will be the shooting location for my book, but I decided to introduce myself to it this morning. Now, as far as I’m concerned, a glen is one of those places found in far off locations like Scottland or Ireland or somewhere. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even know what was the definition of a glen!!! I do now. A glen is a small, narrow, secluded valley.
I arrived at Van Lindingham Glen at about 7:15 AM this morning and spent an hour and 15 minutes photographing it. I had to get out at 8:30, as that’s the time that the parking police start making their rounds and they frown upon people parking in a certain area after 8:30 without a permit. Tickets are freely distributed. I prefer to shoot on Saturday and Sunday because it’s free parking on those days.
Upon approaching the glen, I noticed several trees blossoming, some in purple, others white. It was quite appealing. As I’ve mentioned before, this side of the path has never appealed to me. Now, I know why. I didn’t take time to get to know it. It is, in a word, alluring.
It all started with a walk through this very small glen. From side to side, if one walks slowly, it will take maybe 6 or 8 minutes. There’s a stream meandering through, lots of small patches of wildflowers, beautiful vibrant green patches of moss, decaying trees, an old cabin, and lots of stuff to photograph. I thought that this was going to be a challenge to get enough photos. Now, the challenge will be to select from all that is there! I was a bit overwhelmed.
During my time there, I was rained on a couple of times, but no matter. The camera can take it and it was a pleasure! Perhaps it was a wet and dreary day, but it seemed to be a perfect day for photographing a glen!
I don’t want to give away too much, but here are a couple of pictures from the glen. As for the glen, the timing was right. I’m glad that I didn’t get to know ‘her’ before. She came into my life at the right time. Now, we’ll get to know each other on an intimate basis!
This is going to be fun!!!
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Wow weeeee!! Sounds like too much fun. What a great way to start off a day, and to start April!
Ah, lucky you, getting started straight away – I’ll have to wait it out until the weekend when I’m not chained to a desk during daylight hours
From your shots there, it does look very much like a few places I know round here and up in the highlands, back home… very nice indeed…
What a wonderful teaser to keep us all waiting for your book. Of course, there is nothing like a new love affair to inspire the artist. Have a great time.
Looks like a great place Paul!
Yes, when I see these pictures, it is what I hoped for you to see. The colors may not be as colorful and bright as at the sunny site of the path. But they are for sure as attractive in a very mysterious subtle way. I know you will come out with great pictures and probably loose your heart to that place.
Andre, I have to say that I’ve already fallen in love with the place and can’t seem to get enough. Add to that, we are expecting rain nearly every day this week. I’m actually looking forward to more shooting in the rain. It gives the place a special quality.