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M. Layfield's avatar

Beautiful scenes. There is something to be said for capturing the ordinary in an unordinary moment.

I’m on a fixed income and cannot support all whom I’d like to, you being one of them. With that, thank you so much for allowing me to view, and comment. Keep going. I love your work!

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Michael Wriston's avatar

Thanks—and thank you for your comment! I believe paywalling content is antithetical to my personal values, so that's not something I will do. I'd rather offer something truly personal, like a signed postcard, than limit my writing or photographs to only people who can pay.

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okayfoto's avatar

I was so hoping for that happy ending but you’re right and maybe got even better photos than that one. That level of persistence is admirable though, respect!

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Michael Wriston's avatar

I'll keep going back—hopefully the unicorn will be waiting for me another day.

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søren k. harbel's avatar

Cool. I would have loved to see the one that got away. You describe it so well.... But you made up for it!

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Michael Wriston's avatar

I'm going to keep checking back. My son still has two more years of undergrad, so that gives me plenty of opportunities to keep my eyes open!

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John Petro's avatar

Amazing photographs with inspirational text to accompany them. Thanks.

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Michael Wriston's avatar

Always a joy, thanks John!

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Janet Jeffers's avatar

I really like this series. Of course I typically photograph a totally different type of subject, but I also find myself returning to certain spots, in search of something I felt I could not attain on previous visits. I also come away with new work that sometimes surprises me, as long as I get expectations out of my head and keep my eyes open for the opportunities that are there!

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Michael Wriston's avatar

The reward is in the revisiting and openness, isn't it?

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Janet Jeffers's avatar

Yes, it’s in the experience! I remind myself of that every time I feel like I’m just going through the motions, or not finding anything that inspires me. I have to pull myself back into the moment of seeing with fresh eyes.

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kleanthis dendrinos's avatar

it takes "true grit" to get those photos. (thats a umbc joke)

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KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

Interesting series. The shot of the white house is fabulous and the long-ago high school me would’ve drooled over that orange Saab you lucked upon. Very enjoyable post!

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Angela Cappetta's avatar

These eminate good vibes.

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Lin Gregory's avatar

I love the colours in this post Michael and the story behind it all. Serendipity is a wonderful thing - it brought you some cracking images!

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