Finding Calm
>> Saturday, June 6, 2020 –
105mm,
Allerton Park,
around town,
flowers,
garden,
macro,
peonies
I'm at a loss for words given current events. My heart aches, so I retreat to that which brings me solace: Flowers, nature, the outdoors, ambient sounds of gurgling water, the birds and even the buzzing insects.
I met with running friends last weekend at Allerton Park to take photos of the peonies in their full glory. Through our running connection, I learned a few of us also shared a passion for photography. This was the first time we gathered for a photo-centric outing and I suspect we will do this again in the future.
Choosing to hold our outing on Sunday evening meant less crowds, nice evening light, and by chance, no wind...
![Sunshine Day](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49974843708_b7d69d8f87_c.jpg)
![Some Sass](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49975625892_243b331716_c.jpg)
![Blushing](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49975625787_0a1ab25680_c.jpg)
![Artist's Milieu](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49975362926_b8d5fecc1b_c.jpg)
![Pink Bomb](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49975625832_7baaa3bd41_c.jpg)
What a beautiful place to find calm within such an array of peonies -- my favourite. I really love that photo of your friend Yahsin.