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Reflections on a Lonely Shore

A Journey Through Light and Darkness

Elvie ❤️ Lins
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3 min readJan 9, 2025

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A serene lakeside scene at dusk with a small wooden house nestled among reeds on the left, partially hidden by a tree. The calm water reflects the sky’s warm, soft orange hues, creating a tranquil yet melancholic atmosphere. Large rocks in the foreground add depth and texture to the shoreline. The horizon in the distance glows faintly, hinting at hope beyond the stillness.
Lake of Contace in Austria

There are times when a landscape tells more than just a story of nature, it speaks to the soul.

When I captured these images, I felt a deep sadness in their composition. Standing alone near the reeds, the small house on the left seems abandoned, almost forgotten by time.

The heavy sky hangs low, casting a somber mood over the water. The rocks on the right, dark and rough, add to the sense of stillness as if the world here has paused in quiet sorrow.

Yet, as I stared at this scene, I noticed something else, light in the distance. The horizon, though barely visible, holds a faint glow.

It is subtle, but it is there. This tiny silver of brightness reminds me of something essential in life.

HOPE

No matter how heavy the present moment feels, no matter how lost or alone we might be, there is always a way forward. Like the sky after a storm, the light will eventually break through.

A landscape that reflects life

This image is more than a body of water, a house, and the sky — it is a reflection of emotions. Sometimes, we find ourselves in…

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Elvie ❤️ Lins
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Written by Elvie ❤️ Lins

Writes about #Travel, #Photography, #Life, and #Poetry. Message me at @successwitheve on Twitter.

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