Reflecting on 2021
On the eve of a new year, I thought I’d write a short blog post reflecting on 2021. It has undoubtedly been a very challenging year for all of us as we continue to navigate our way through this pandemic. On a personal level too, the passing of my beloved mum has brought new challenges and I’ve been struggling with grief for most of the year.
Grief, growth and gratitude
That being said, we are still here. For me, 2021 brought the thing I dreaded most in life but I somehow found the strength to get through it. And although I didn’t travel very far or do anything terribly exciting, I read some great books, had a photograph shortlisted in a competition, grew tulips for the first time and revamped our back garden ready for an abundance of flowers next year. I found solace and comfort being outdoors and developed a new found appreciation for my wider family circle. And from coast to countryside to my own little garden, I witnessed beauty everywhere.
Favourite photos from 2021
The American photographer Harold Feinstein once said ‘ Let your photography be the way in which you discover this world, this life, your own self’. And with that in mind, I thought I’d share a few of my favourite photographs from a year where I discovered a little bit more about myself and found that, despite everything going on in the world, it is still a beautiful place.
And so I’m ending on a positive and optimistic note. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments and messages this year and I wish you all a safe, happy and hopeful New Year.
Thanks for stopping by,
Paula
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Some really lovely photos, I love the overgrown flowers around the bench, windows and doors. I’ve loved watching you develop your own photography style over the years. Wishing you all the best for 2022. X
Thank you so much. Hope you and yours are keeping well. Best wishes for 2022 x
Thank you for sharing those lovely images Paula. I love the delicacy of some of the images, the vibrant colours of others. I hope that the year to come is happier for you.
Thank you so much Andrea. I hope you are keeping well and that 2022 is kind to you.
Beautiful photos….hope you all have a safe and happy new year 🎊 Lilly says she will probably be asleep but sends Boris a kiss for midnight!! 😘
Aww thank you pals. Hope you all have a very happy New Year x
Happy New Year Paula. Beautiful images as ever and hope that Boris is keeping well. x
Aww.. thank you so much. Hope you and yours are keeping well too and Happy New Year x
You capture the beauty well! I’ve said to my family that life is light and shadows; we walk in both. I’m sorry for the shadows in your past year and hope God blesses you with many light-filled days ahead.
Sarah, thank you so much for your beautiful words. It is very much appreciated. I hope you and yours are keeping well and best wishes for 2022.