The light beyond the wall
Evening before last the wife and I were leaving for dinner and in the rush I left my keys in the house locking us out. Of course I realized this immediately, I didn’t have a key to the car either, and after a few minutes trying to jimmy the internal garage door a single measured kick opened it.
My first act of kicking a door in and on the way to dinner the wife and I had a good laugh. She had been watching my antics from the safety of the car.
Needless to say, part of the next day was spent repairing my handy foot work — which I’m glad to report left it much stronger then before. I also made provisions so it wouldn’t need to happen again.
Photography wise, this is my last nature photo for a bit as I move on to other subjects.
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You watch too many movies!
Going around kicking in doors and what not! LOL! You’re in trouble the next time that you try to break into your own house since you’ve now fortified it! Great picture. I love seeing these because I know exactly where they are located!
Paul, there wasn’t anyone more surprised then me when that kick worked just like in the movies.
You’re right about next time not being so easy, but then I’ve planned so there should not be a next time — I hope. Thanks on the photo.
LOL I usually hurt my foot or fist and bruise my ego when I try that. LOL Glad it worked for you and glad you can laugh at yourself. This image is very good by the way. Love sunbeams like this.
Monte, as I finally got in the car, with keys, and the wife and I looked at each other there seemed nothing else to do but laugh. Thanks!
Please don’t take this as any kind of criticism (because it’s not), but I just have to ask – Did you take any verticals from this perspective? I guess my eye just wants to follow those “godrays” a bit further…….
Don’t know what your solution to the key problem was, but getting a door that can only be locked after you pass through it always worked for me. Although being a bit of an OC person, I probably check for my keys about 5 times before I walk out the door. Not to mention my wallet.
By the way, after looking at my map I realized you live within a stone’s throw of I40. Very close to the Smokies as well. Sounds more interesting than where I live!
Paul, I’m in no way over sensitive to questions, suggestions or even criticism on my photos. I’m usually much harsher in my opinions of them then anyone else. I totally agree about the verticals and I hate to admit I didn’t get any. Swiftly moving clouds quickly closed the opening and the rays they had a few moments before created.
I normally do multiple key checks as well but this particular evening was a bit rushed and I didn’t follow my normal routine. Now with the “damages” repaired it’s become an amusing story — in the moment it wasn’t so funny.
Yes, not so far to the Smokey Mountains (3hrs+). I’m planning a multiple-day photo trip to the Cataloochee Valley area this spring. I know personally “the grass is always greener” rule certainly applies to photographers but over-all I appreciate the varied opportunities this area offers.
Have a great weekend.
Hey Earl – hope the foot has healed up by now.
Mark, the pain’s almost gone but where am I going to find shoes where only the right one accommodates a flat arch.
Love the lighting on the stone bridge! So very beautiful!