My son Kevin on a swing at age three
I have so much to be thankful for. First and foremost, I have a wonderful, supportive family. I’ve been lucky in love, and been married for 25 years—to the same person! And raising our son Kevin has been easy and enjoyable; he’s just a naturally grounded person. I also have some great friends who enrich my life. And then there are the three cats and two dogs we live with who keep us continually entertained!
I’m grateful that we live in a warm, comfortable house in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by oak trees and meadows, and that we live so close to Yosemite, my spiritual home. I’m very grateful that my family and I are healthy, and happy.
I’m particularly thankful for all of you, the wonderful community of photographers I’ve met through this blog, for reading, listening, and commenting. It’s great to discuss photography with people who share the same passion, and your participation makes writing this blog fun.
Happy Thanksgiving!
—Michael Frye
Love this shot… Times like this one are great… thanks for sharing
Thanks Mike – Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Beautiful picture of a great moment! We all have so much to be thankful for and sometimes we don’t really think about it. I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving as well!
Thanks Michael – nicely said. Happy Thanksgiving!
I am thankful that you share your knowledge and expertise. Thank you for your advise. Keep up the great work.
Jack, thank you for reading and participating!
Michael, A very happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. It truly is a time to reflect on all the things to be thankful for. I’m glad I got to know you and am thankful for your help and knowledge. Best wishes and keep up the great work you are doing.
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too Marc!
Your photograph reflects so many of the points in your post Michael. Great choice.
I have your Light & Land eBook but haven’t stopped by your blog before.
Think I’ll visit more often 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Gary, and I’m glad you like the photo!
Happy Thanksgiving Michael! I am thankful for the things you have taught me and your assistance in bringing my photography to the next level. I will be in Yosemite 12/9-11. Best to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving Mike! I’ll be in Yosemite on the 9th teaching a workshop, so I hope I run into you.
Dear Michael,
Thank you for sharing this lovely photo of your son. I’m sure you have lots of happy memories of that time…and you captured his joy well.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thank you for writing this blog!
Vivienne
Happy Thanksgiving Vivienne, and thanks for all your thoughts and contributions to this blog!
What a lovely thought to wake up to this fine Thanksgiving morning. I am thankful for many of the same reasons you are, only it is 38 year for me. She keeps me sane and alive (Don’t hang over that cliff for a photo….).
That is lovely photo of your son, but of course, look at who is taking the photo. An eye for such things in all situations.
As others have said thanks for all you do for us who read your blog. Your knowlege, freely shared, is a blessing to us all.
So, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And don’t eat to much… We will be having our traditional Northwest dinner of Salmon, rice with pine nuts, acorn squash and a nice helping of pumpkin pie. Afterall, what would the northwest indians have served some unexpected guests?
Aram
Aram, I like your Thanksgiving menu – am I too late to join you? 🙂 Thanks for writing your thoughts here, and I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
What a lovely photo. Thanks for sharing with us all your photos and comments.
I wish to you aod your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
Maria
Thanks very much Maria, and all the best to you and your family.
What a beautiful blog! We are grateful for your and Claudia’s friendship…and your insightful inspiring blog. We wish you a belated Happpy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Charlotte & David
Charlotte and Dave, happy belated Thanksgiving to you both! We’re grateful for your friendship, and for the wonderful, supportive community of artists we have around here.