July 9, 2025, marks our first anniversary at this home. We have settled into our forever home and are enjoying the natural surroundings. The photo above was captured on July 5, right after storms had passed through the area. The water level is still a bit high, as evidenced by the tops of the grass blades that are submerged in the water. On that day, it rained a little over 3 inches (76 mm) in one hour. During the rain, the water level was significantly higher than what the photo shows, but thanks to the drainage around the pond, it receded to the level you see above. The photo below, on the other hand, was in the evening, after the movers had unloaded everything.
Both images were captured using my Samsung S23 phone and edited in Lightroom and Luminar Neo.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Cellpic Sunday, Landscapes, Sunsets, Teravista, Texas, and Weekend Sky. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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SoyBend
Congrats, Egidio! It looks like a lovely spot.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million.
Amy
happy anniversary Egidio! How wonderful to enjoy the sunset scene.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Amy. It’s a blessing to see sunsets like that daily.
norasphotos4u
Congrats!!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Nora.
Anne Sandler
Congratulations and happy anniversary Egidio! May your home continue to be a place of peace and joy.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anne. Your wishes are very special to me.
photobyjohnbo
May you and yours have many more of those beautiful sunsets, even though they will never match that first in your heart.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, John. Such a touching response.
philosophy through photography
I am so happy today that your ‘one year anniversary post showed up in my reader!
Egidio Leitao
That makes me happy. One wonders what WP does to deserve this honor. 🙂
philosophy through photography
Hopefully, your future posts start showing up in my Reader too. I don’t check email notifications much; I just browse the Reader. WordPress deserves a ‘Perfect Award’ for bringing happy surprises my way.
Egidio Leitao
Let’s not jinx it, Philo. 🙂
philosophy through photography
😄😄😄
I. J. Khanewala
Congratulations
Egidio Leitao
Thank you.
philosophy through photography
Egidio,
A year in, and already the place carries stories — storms, sunsets, and stillness stitched together.
The high water, the settling light… nature doing both spectacle and softness in a single breath.
That first sunset feels less like an ending and more like a quiet welcome.
Beautifully captured.
Congratulations on one year of living the story — not just writing it.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your thoughtful words.
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, Egidio.
Leanne Cole
Looks like a great place to live Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Leanne.
margaret21
You HAVE chosen well. What a lovely place to live and enjoy.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Margaret.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Bei posti, Egidio. Tanto verde. Mi dispiace molto aver sentito le notizie della alluvione…
Egidio Leitao
Grazie, Luisella.
Agata 40thousandkm
Wonderful surroundings and views 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Agata.
bushboy
A lovely looking place Egidio
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Brian.
Pepper
What a beautiful view from your forever home. 😊
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Pepper.
Pepper
How had I missed that you live in Texas? I am a native Texan who has made Michigan our forever home last September. 😁
Egidio Leitao
It must have been hard to leave Texas, but you made the right decision.
Vicki
Happy One-year anniversary, Egidio.
With all your wonderful photos and bike outings, it’s obvious you made the right decision to move to this location.
Egidio Leitao
Vicki, thank you. Yes, we both feel very blessed here.
Joanne
Great post, Egidio! I’m so happy you’re in your new home. And what nice pictures! I especially like the last one, in the evening.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Joanne.
sandyjwhite
So glad you are loving your forever home!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sandy.
Writing to Freedom
What a beautiful sunset and setting! Happy Anniversary on your forever home!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Brad.