Thursday night teaser; tribute to a 10-year-old

[vaneramos]

This afternoon Brenna and I went in search of a place of legendary beauty, Hockley Valley. We found an access point to the Bruce Trail and hiked along part of the Niagara Escarpment. We discovered an old wreck in the woods, which held Brenna's curiosity and my photographic interest for a considerable while.

It would be fair to say Brenna is very easygoing. It's inevitable, growing up in the shadow of an intense older sister. She's witty and inventive. Her artistic talent asserts itself moment by moment, like when she salvaged a piece of an old bicycle from underneath the car and contemplated spray-painting it. Plain and simple, Brenna is good company. She is just as determined as Marian, but it manifests as good humour rather than stubbornness. She will turn 11 in 18 days. missprune, who had never met her, once said: "Oh lucky you, to have a sweet Scorpio daughter!" I don't give astrology any credence, and yet it was a profound truth. Besides I'm a Pisces. We're two water signs; our compatibility is guaranteed. I'm treasuring this time alone with her.

The scenery was fabulous. All in all, it made a day that will live bright in memory. I'll set up a gallery and include it with tomorrow's post. For now here are a couple teasers.

Comments

[rsc.livejournal.com]

Viewing this post with the default Netscape style, the picture of Brenna in the dead car (?) came out directly opposite your userpic. Interesting contrast.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

The two photos were taken in precisely the same location, a few moments apart. I liked both of them, and I've been contemplating a "Brenna" icon, so I cropped the first one for that purpose. I love the clever grin in the portrait. It's somewhat theatrical, but that, too, is one of her characteristics. No drama queen here, but rather a comedian.

[queenmomcat.livejournal.com]

I too quite like Brenna framed in the defunct car window, rather like a modern pixie or wood sprite.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, she has a spritely expression, too! Thank you.

[avad.livejournal.com]

oh i love that pic of brenna!!:)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it was fun catching that expression.

[ubermunkey.livejournal.com]

priceless Van,
she is so beautiful
really amazing pic of her

what day in November? would that be the fifteenth?

if so we share that day. I will be 36 and am not very excited by the prospect, but life is what it is. I can say that I have learned quite a bit about what not to do in life. Maybe those lessons on what to do will now begin.

be well

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes indeed, you share her birthday. There's something geometric about that, Connor. I guess I have a fondness for Scorpios.

Don't forget the good things you have going for you: a beautiful daughter and a sweet man.