I had no clue and nothing in mind for this
second participation in a monthly challenge, something new for me.
But i must say, i am fond of the theme.
"The nature of things"
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So i went a place i thought i would be probably alone
with the snow geese on their way south.
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I walked in a village i really like
and it felt good.
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Then i went to the river, i knew there
was a pier in a quiet place and i thought nobody would be there,
Saturday being the time where everybody rush too much.
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Then, i saw a man at the end of a long pier.
From the shore, he already looked old.
He was fishing, quietly sitting directly on the pier
with his legs crossed under him. I did not want to disturb him.
I decided i was going to stay on the shore.
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Then, he noticed my presence. That was my Q.
I asked him, in the distance, do you mind if i also walk on the pier?
He said of course not...
But there was an obstacle to get ON the pier.
Since the last rain, the water levels of all the
rivers has risen. So, the pier was above the usual
anchor point and rather destabilized,
the walking path to reach the pier was submerged, ehm...
BUT, the clever old man used one of the picnic tables around
(Oh Zut!! i should have taken that into photo!!)
and used it as a stepping stone. That was a bit rocky...
He said, come on, walk on the table!
I laughed and i said i was not sure...
He said the only thing you have to be careful with
is that you have to jump quick on the pier because that end
sinks if you just walk on it and it looses balance!
Great i said to myself...not sure at all i want to do this now.
But...for photography, there is not much i would not do...
I followed his advice and i succeeded!
He enjoyed that...
Then i came closer to him, we talked and smiled a lot,
it is in my nature i guess to "connect" with people.
And at one point, he told me that 70 yrs ago bla bla bla.
I said, but... how old are you?
He tipped his hat off, saluted me and said
i am a young 83 mademoiselle!
I laughed and snapped the shot just in time.
There was no red light but... this was a cool moment :).
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...i was sitting not exactly on my knees,
but you know,
with my feet behind me...like kids often do
when sitting on the floor.
I felt my camera was less threatening that way...
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Then, when came time for me to leave,
after i shook his hand and thanked him
he offered to help me with a star in his eyes...
I said thank you, i think i will manage but
if i need your help, i will shout at you, for sure :).
He smiled again...
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He watched me going back doing carefully
in reverse what i had done to get there in the first place.
Then he waved at me and said:
Now the Cirque du Soleil will contact you!!!
And we both laughed...
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He was a lively old man
and i am happy i shared that moment with him.
Another bubble of joy.