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Wayward Traveller's avatar

I relate so well to that tension between wanting to rebel and wanting to shine. I love how you've expressed this.

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

Thank you kindly. I’m glad it resonated. x

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Ronald West's avatar

Love this image Erica thank you for text peace of the peace Claire

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

Thank you kindly. x

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Ronald West's avatar

Erica thanks all to you peace Claire

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Ronald West's avatar

Thank you back dear one. Peace Claire

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Ronald West's avatar

Thank you even more peace Claire

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Ronald West's avatar

You too dear one Claire

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Robert Dicks's avatar

These are great photos.

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

You're so kind, thank you. :) x

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Conny Borgelioen's avatar

Looking for light, with intention. I love that, Erica!

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

It's a work in progress. :) But I worthy one, I think. Thank you. xx

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Conny Borgelioen's avatar

I understand. I'm on a similar journey with my blog. Trying to convince myself of what I'm writing.

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

Oh I feel this!!!! But if it's any consolation, I really love reading it. x

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JILL.PHOTOS's avatar

How profoundly powerful and beautiful. This deeply resonates with me — and younger-me is envious of your earlier messy rebellion / freedom.

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

You're so lovely, thank you. Younger me was struggling under some pretty high expectation in other areas which took root and ended up as crippling anxiety. But back then I was so (subjectively) 'bad' at art, that the idea that I'd leave school to become an artist was unfathomable. It felt a safe place to hide. Ironically, I become a commercial photographer in my 30s and set a bar for myself so unreachable that I ended up by quitting that too. So I guess I'm trying to find a balance now, on my own terms. I'd love to hear about your younger self as an artist. How did you come to photography? xx

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JILL.PHOTOS's avatar

So beautiful put about balance on your own terms. I find myself nodding vehemently at your journey and am so glad you are still writing. Thank you for the excellent question/lovely prompt; I will think on it. xx

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

I look forward to reading about it. :)

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Erica Wheadon's avatar

You’re amazing. Thank you. xx

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