In My Dreams

Renee Dawson

In My Dreams

Featured in Image Writing – December 28, 2008
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In my dreams I am walking along the forest trail. I have a white cotton dress on, my hair is tied back with a ribbon, and my bare feet feel cool as they caress the dew on the grass beneath me.

I am a child again – young, free, innocent…trusting. Wild daisies frame the wooded trail. Their soft white petals sparkle as the rays from the rising sun kiss the dew on their tips. The flowers giggle as the butterflies and honey bees flutter about their centers.

Just like Cinderella, my favorite fairy tale, the bluebirds and chickadees are following me along the trail. Playfully, they tug at the ribbon in my hair and sing their beautiful melodies as they gracefully fly about.

The squirrels and chipmunks are busy gathering acorns and the wonderful scent of fallen leaves fills the autumn air.

I hear a rustling in the woods. The berry vines along the trail are swaying side to side, giving way to something approaching our cheerful morning parade.

I wonder what it could be? Slowly, quietly, two young fawns emurge and shyly ask if they can join us on the trail. I’ve never seen anything so sweet, so majestic, so pure. Their backs are dappled white and their eyes are big, dark and beautiful. The morning sun kisses their cheeks with warmth and sparkles off their eyes like stars.

They look like little angels. Yes, I believe they are. In my dreams nature is full of angels. They come in all shapes and sizes – reminding us of the beauty that surrounds us each and every day. Take the time to stop, look, and listen….you just may hear their whispers and be blessed with something magical.

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My story is inspired by this image and my image by the story. Although we really do have twin fawns around our property (and this is one of them), this is actually a composite of the same fawn I was fortunate enough to capture pictures of – as I walked along the trail in the early morning light :o)
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In My Dreams by Renee Dawson
In My Dreams by Renee Dawson
  • Lynda McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,,,,,,,,,,,wow, a winner

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    My story is inspired by this image and my image by the story. Although we really do have twin fawns around our property (and this is one of them), this is actually a composite of the same fawn I was fortunate enough to capture pictures of – as I walked along the trail in the early morning light :o)

  • Lynda McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    and the write up story is terrific too, luv it,,,,,,,,,,,,,big time

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks sooooooooo much Mom. Phew, really put alot of myself into that writing. Getting all emotional…lol xoxo

  • Lesley Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Beautiful…......so lovely!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wow…dear Renee,this capture is really fantastic!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Béla!

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Beautiful capture….and lovely story :)

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so much. Am glad you like it :o)

  • Jim Worrall

    Jim Worrall

    a beautiful shot Renee, ....I like the way their faces are framed by the bushes behind them, ....very nice.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Jim.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    AW*ESO*ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So beautiful Renee.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so much sweetie.

  • Lynda McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    had to come back, this is just unbelievable, u rock daughter !

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    My dear friend, you created a new Garden of Eden with your image and words. I couldn’t “put the story down”! Exceptionally beautiful, I can easily see this in a lovely coffee table book. Your hard work displayed the handiwork of our Creator like a sun drenched love note on His desk. Stunning and magnetic.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so very much Wayne!!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Picture perfect Renee :)

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Shelly :o)

  • solareclips~Julie Alexander

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  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you. Glad you like it :o)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a brilliant composite Renee, so beautifully smoothed and blended I never would have guessed if you had not said so. Using two different images of the fawn, the composite appears as two different fawns and is so realistic!!

    And I adore your lovely story, you are wonderfully poetic and through your eloquent words I was actually there with you experiencing as an innocent child the cool freshness of a beautiful autumn morning with all the sights and cheerful sounds of the darling animals and song birds, the sweet aire and rich organic essence of the forest. A beautiful work of art, it delights the senses and I love the wonderful accompanying story so much!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    SHARON!!! You have made my day sweetie. Thanks so very much! All the time & effort I put into the image, and the writing, are all worth while when people enjoy it so much. xo

  • Stzar

    Stzar

    ooooh this is so adorable !!! what a wonderful and beautiful work !!!

    : )) So Sweet !!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so very much Karon :)

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    You have their attention for sure. Did your heart rate go up taking this beautiful shot????

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Von. My heart rate went up capturing the one fawn. If there had actually been two I probably would have fainted from sheer delight!...lol

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Excellent Renee!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so very much Corina :)

  • dc witmer

    dc witmer

    this is an awesome photograph, and a great piece of writing.

  • AngelArtiste

    AngelArtiste

    This is wonderful =) You make such lovely pictures! I’ll be back later to coment more…I cannot right now…the computer is overheating and ready to crash =(

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    oh, Renee!! How happy I am that life slowed down for me this morning so I could come and visit you and see this miracle!!! It might be a composite in real life, but in MY dreams, I see you as clearly exactly as you described in your story!!! Beautiful, beautiful!!!!!!!

  • SarahTrangmar

    SarahTrangmar

    lovely capture!

  • Gracey

    Gracey

    Oh so sweet – aren’t these the cutest things. Love em.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    I love them too. Hunting season is coming up next month and it isn’t my favorite time of year…sigh…I prefer to shoot with my lens only :)

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Oh, clever you, it’s not even two fawns, it’s one in the same! Love the story that goes with this. You have such a gift of not only taking great pictures, but you are able to put a wonderful story together to match them. Great job!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so much Sandy. I am thrilled to see you’ve paid me such a wonderful visit today! xo

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    So very lucky you must have felt.. Great moment.. And such a capture to view..
    Chuck..

  • Ken Thomas

    Ken Thomas

    This is so gorgeous!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    awww so wonderful capture… and the sweetest words to go along. love it all

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Aimelle.

  • DARRYL STUBBS

    DARRYL STUBBS

    As i love fawns/deer so much,i cant help but love this renee.Such a beautiful shot of two beautiful fawns.

  • i l d i l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Gorgeous capture Renee!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Thank you very much!

  • Lynn Bauer

    Lynn Bauer

    Absolutely ADORABLE!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    We like your dreams!!! They are identical with our fantasies, dreams and daydreams!!!! Lovely work!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Eva & Klaus!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    Your writing allows everyone to join you in your dream, relating back to their own childhood, a fabulous job Renee, you are so VERY TALENTED!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Deb & Rick! xo

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Sweet!!! Love your expressive writing as well!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Lori!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Renee, this is a wonderful first contribution to our group. Thank you for joining us.

    Your Hosts,

    Anne-Marie & Cora

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Anne-Marie & Cora :)

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    Lovely dreams Renee

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Anne-Marie! :)

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Renee, congratulations on your feature!

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Wow…do not know how I missed this one…totally awesome work…such a wonderful story….I can picture you right there within each and every word!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you sweetie :)

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Wow. What a great capture. Everything about the capture is soft and gentle. Just stellar. Well taken and congrats for your feature on Imagewriting.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Steve!

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Incredible!! This is so precious I’m at a loss for words!! Just adorable and so touching!
    Congrast on your feature in the Image Writing group!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Dawne!

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    so lovely!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you :)

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Just one amazing capture. Great clarity and composition of image and what a treat to have two deer in sight that close up…. Your story is well told as well and gives food for thought…Congrats on ImageWriting feature!

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    OMG you are brilliant at this well done

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    So very well captured, brilliant picture,

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Great capture!! Please consider putting this into the new Even-Toed Undulated group.

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