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Beachscape shot from Barassie Beach, Troon, Scotland.
On the first day of 2024 my first shot in 8 months.
The beach was actually incredibly busy with people taking a New Years Day dip in the single figure temperature waters. I was not well enough to get close enough to anyone to take a reasonable photograph but found this piece of driftwood instead. The largest piece of driftwood I have seen on the beach in the past year thanks to the recent batch of Atlantic storms.
Suffering from PTSD you have a smaller 'green zone' or ability to cope with anything outside of a very narrow 'normal', Sometimes that green zone is miniscule and at other times you can cope more normally. I managed a short walk on the beach for about ten minutes before I had to leave. Given that I have barely left the house for a couple of weeks, this was a big achievement.
Trauma is crippling. It steals your life. I hope that it is not entirely insurmountable and I am taking the baby steps needed to reclaim my life.
The first photograph in 8 months is a big step in getting reacquainted with my camera. Thank you all for your support and understanding.
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