We all know holidays can be hectic. All the running around, the errands, the cooking, the family members you manage to avoid most of the rest of the year. If you're lucky, they can also be loud. Loud with family and friends catching up, sharing stories, playing games and of course plenty of laughter.
As much as I love a good gathering, especially on Thanksgiving, every since I was a kid, I always sought out the quiet moments when I could. I used to love taking the dog out for a walk when the dinner was over. I loved going to bed early, reading a book, yet, still hearing the sounds of joy floating up the stairs from the living room.
Even now, some of my favorite parts of the holidays are the moments of calm and quiet. I love Thanksgiving morning, before the festivities begin. It's usually very peaceful, with stores closed and expected guests, still in their own homes. I love the evenings, after dinner is over and the clean-up is done.
I have a tradition of going for late night walks on Thanksgiving and Christmas night. Sometimes a friend or family members joins me, but it's usually quite late, so it's usually just me, and maybe a dog or two. It's usually quiet, with the only sound being the last of the autumn leaves. They've now become leaf litter, dry, and lightly crackling as they hit the curb as they blow down the street.
I especially love the midnight hour, when the holiday turns into the day after the holiday. That's the perfect time to sneak down to the refrigerator, and sneak a few leftovers while everyone else is asleep. A few hours after the meal is the best time for leftovers. They haven't gotten quite cold enough in the fridge, and can be still be enjoyed without having to turn on the oven or microwave to reheat.
It are these moments of quiet, that had me reaching out to model Joshua David about taking some Autumn images to share on Thanksgiving. FH readers may remember Joshua from my previous pieces, (HERE:) featuring the Seattle models beautifully quiet and serene self portraits. These shots, were recently taken, and were shot both in the US and in Canada. The first four shots were taken in Vermont on Lake Champlain. The last four, with Joshua on the rock, were taken on Mont Sutton during a recent trip Joshua took to Québec.
'Along the path there were some educational placards and one of them caught my eye in front of the rock. It said "bloc erratique" but I thought it said "bloc érotique"
Although the bloc erratique was referring to the large rock mass, with Joshua so beautifully posing fully nude upon it, the rock quickly transitioned into a spectacular bloc érotique. In addition to the erotic visuals, I also love the calm and quiet feel to both the images and location. As so many of us know, those quiet holiday moments are often the most powerful, and the most memorable.
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