Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting in the Christian calendar, began last Wednesday. During the six weeks leading up to Easter, many New Year’s resolution underachievers, give the attempt of self-improvement one more try. The shorter duration of deprivation somehow seeming less intimidating.
Sugar, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine are common indulgences included on verboten lists. I’m not a Resolution maker, but each year I do attempt some sort of Lenten fasting. This year I’m giving up being fat.
Not eating fat, just being fat. I’m attempting to be more active, walking in the mornings, and taking my photo hikes more seriously. I’m also keeping a food diary… that’s been a real treat. I’ve been very good at denying how much I actually eat. Writing it down, being accountable for it, is sobering.
This week’s shots were taken during one of my hikes. Instead of taking only one a week, I’m trying to get two or three done. My knees and hips are complaining, but I am beginning to feel better overall. I hope to lose 10% of my body weight during Lent, and just in time for my daughter’s graduation at the end of April.
* These shots were all taken at Fred Gannon/Rocky Bayou State Park in Northwest Florida.
(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, or 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and/or a Nikon CoolPix S205)
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You picture of the path through the tress is stunning! I can’t wait to get back outdoors 🙂
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Love the pathway under the trees and the beach is refreshing!
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the path under the canopy of trees looks amazing!
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What an absolutely GORGEOUS set of pictures!
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Not sure if my comment ‘took’ the first time. Just wanted to tell you I LOVED your photos
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One cannot but be in awe of these photos. They are amazing!
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I want to be where you are, especially that last shot – beautiful!
Enjoy your photo hikes and all the positive health benefits that go with them.
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I’m happy and proud of you for wanting to feel better and getting down to business. And you’re fortune to have a such beauty all around, so special.
Lately I’ve found walking to be a far better all-over workout than running, believe it or not. It’s not only gentler on the body, but also on the mind and very meditative.
Tomorrow I’m starting an uphill walking routine, rain or shine. We’re in this together!!
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Tara,
Your walks and photographs are meditation for me xoxoox
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GOOD FOR YOU! I love your Lenten choice!
And I can’t wait to see all the images you take during this time. This set feels like a whole different side of where you live… love it!
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