Yellow

May 21, 2010

This place is something in a life of its own. Here I am sitting on a tiny balcony overlooking the small quaint village of  Lambsborn, Germany, population 753, and can’t help but think that us Americans have really got it all wrong. People walk slower here and when they pass you on the street they actually look you in the eye and greet you a guten tag(good morning). This particular region is a major producer of Rapeseed which eventually ends up as canola oil or biodiesel but that really is beside the point. The endless fields of yellow are unlike anything I have ever seen. They are just amazing. We will be staying here for two more days before making our way to Paris. And today, more than usual, I  am thankful for my life…

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kyle said: dear mr clayton, i have those moments when i think, what am i passionate about? that i may convince other people that just because i am not an adrenaline junkie, my life is not boring. instead, i find beauty in things i see, and things i feel, the music that fits the moment, the love in this world that is captured in pictures, and in words. your work represents that: it makes me happy and peaceful and content and makes me think of the life i long for, instead of being here in the dirty city where everything is rushed and all anyone ever cares about is drinking and clubbing. and the occasional moments when you miss your wife and wish you were with her, also makes me hopeful that in time i will share my life with someone who loves and understands me like that. when that time comes, i hope i’ve pulled up enough cash to afford you to be there to freeze the perfect moment. Renee Pazdan said: You captured my world in this one photo… we are 1 week away from leaving Germany, this place our family has made our home for the past 4 years, where 2 of my 3 children were born and the eldest has learned fluent German and made many friends, this place where nothing is open on Sundays and families are out biking and hiking or just being together. And the fields and meadows, especially in Spring, especially the rapeseed yellow patches which I will never forget. Thanks for this photo – it makes me teary from nostalgia. Emilie said: Are you still in Paris? I’d love to meet you there! Just let me know if you are not too busy visiting the city and being a perfect tourist! :) Bec said: believe it or not, people greet each other like that here too in the smaller towns/cities of Australia. Although on a recent trip to LA, I was surprised at how friendly most of the people were! *sheepish grin – I had heard otherwise!*
Lovely picture and hope you have a fabulous holiday.
Megan V said: I just moved to a small town in Iowa and the people here are that way too! I was so surprised when each person I encountered actually acknowledged me with a nice “Hello!”. That photo of the yellow field is absolutely unreal. I love it!!! Enjoy the moments :) jamie said: that is awesome. hope that you have a fantasic time. Cynthia @ My Bridal Bids said: What a beautiful post. So true! :) Kat Forsyth said: Holy moly. It’s straight out of an episode of Pushing Daisies.

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