{"id":1779,"date":"2024-05-06T15:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masonimageblog.com\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:52:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:52:44","slug":"goodbye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masonimageblog.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/06\/goodbye\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"1780\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/masonimageblog.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/06\/goodbye\/a67ec346-a56e-4bc3-9f42-b5ff97f5c91d-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2261&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2261\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"sailboat at anchor on a calm eveing\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Channel Islands provide a anchor location for this beautiful sailboat &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;calm waters surround a sailboat at anchor in the Channel Islands, CA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?fit=768%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2.jpg?resize=768%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1780\" style=\"width:919px;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C904&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C132&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C678&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1357&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1809&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?resize=109%2C96&amp;ssl=1 109w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/masonimageblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/A67EC346-A56E-4BC3-9F42-B5FF97F5C91D-2-scaled.jpg?w=2304&amp;ssl=1 2304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photography is such a dynamic form of expression. From capturing a moment on a busy street corner to envisioning something in my mind, it\u2019s deeply personal today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This afternoon, I set in motion a process that will lead me to part with one of the most beautiful things I\u2019ve ever seen. It\u2019s something I\u2019ve nurtured and cared for over the last 22 years\u2014a platform of joy, success, countless failures, and at times, utter terror on the open seas. I\u2019ve experienced the most elated moments with her and, at times, the greatest frustration. She\u2019s been the catalyst for some of my best memories and most cherished experiences. I\u2019ve earned money from her beauty and grace, yet spent countless more than I ever imagined on her care and upkeep. There\u2019s nothing more thrilling than being at the helm of this boat under full sail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m not sure who will take my place as her owner once she\u2019s gone, but I know in my heart I\u2019ve done my best to care for her, and in return, she\u2019s given me the ride of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To Galatea, the Greek goddess of calm seas\u2014adieu.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photography is such a dynamic form of expression. From capturing a moment on a busy street corner to envisioning something in my mind, it\u2019s deeply personal today. This afternoon, I set in motion a process that will lead me to part with one of the most beautiful things I\u2019ve ever seen. 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