I’d like to share something that I’ve selfishly kept to myself for many years. It’s free and it’s beautiful.
My favorite moment occurs when conditions are just right: the sky is a foreboding grey, the sinking sun is well onto closing down for the day, and a gentle wind lifts the tree leaves like fluttering butterflies.
The moment begins when the sun’s last rays illuminate just the tree tops. Then it happens–lasting only a few surreal minutes. Nothing else can describe this sight except magical–the magical last light.
It’s truly spectacular. The interior light in my studio softens even the dogs take notice.
It’s like leaving Kansas for Oz…
I hope you enjoyed this moment as much as I. If you take the time to seek out this light, you too will be reminded that all things are possible–even peace on earth…
Reworked old post from 2014, I thought fitting for today 🙂
anntogether 
Wow, such beautiful photos indeed will make us realize life is beautiful.
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Hi Joel.
Thank you for your kind thoughts here.
I hope all is well in your poetic world.
am:)
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All’s well. Thanks Ann.
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Gorgeous. There is indeed something spectacular about that quality of light.
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Hi Steven,
I’m not a photographer at all, but once in a while, the subject matter is so spectacular that an average camera buff can take a lovely shot.
am:)
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You did a great job with them. And I agree.. sometimes the subjects are just “there”.
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Thank you, Steven.
Have a lovely day.
annmarie:)
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🙂 And to you as well.
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Hope you’re doing okay. Your post is beautiful.
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Yes, all is good here. I don’t have too many complaints. Thank you for your concern. I truly appreciate.
am:)
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Thanks for sharing that glorious magical moment. See ya in Oz
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Ah, Oz – I’m only goin’ if there is chocolate – Emerald City doesn’t look too chocolaty 😉
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Beautiful photographs … but your prose is simply and lushly luminescent.
I know that last light well. A perfect, fitting tribute for today.
(DS)
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Thank you, my friend.
I like the 2 goofy guys looking almost thoughtful 🙂
It was such a cool moment that day when I went to my studio and they were just looking out the window…
am:)
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Thank you thank you thank you for this post. That very special time….the sliver of magic light. Oh that we should all take the time to look for this place, this time…and to breathe a short sigh as we savor it. Beautiful words and beautiful photographs. Especially poignant is the one of Rocky, who has now slipped away into that magical space, that sliver of light.
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Hi Lillian,
Yes, this post – Rocky, the studio, heck, even the piano are gone or leaving soon. And you know, when you see light like this – it reminds one how very rich life is still…
Thank you for you kind words here, my friend.
am:)
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Magical and peaceful 🙂
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Thank you, Melanie.
annmarie:)
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