Inspirational Portrait Of A Lone One-Footed Determined Seagull At Bellport Marina Long Island New York Winter 2010 - IMRAN™

            Inspirational Portrait Of A Lone One-Footed Determined Seagull At Bellport Marina Long Island New York Winter 2010 - IMRAN™
December of 2010 was a period of immense complexity, not just for me, but for countless others as well. The economic fallout from the Republican Bush era, marked by a near-depression and financial meltdown, still lingered heavily. 
While the recovery efforts under President Obama were beginning to show some promise, dark clouds continued to loom on the economic horizon. There was a sense of cautious optimism, a belief that brighter days were on the way, yet the looming presence of sunsets – both literal and metaphorical – served as a constant reminder of the challenges that lay ahead.
It was during this first week of December 2010 that I had ridden my motorcycle to Bellport Marina, not far from my home on the Great South Bay of Long Island. That is where I encountered this lone, confident, one-footed seagull. As I took the photo, with Fire Island & Old Inlet in the background, it gazed back at me. 
The creature, much like me and countless others, had endured its own injuries, leaving it seemingly debilitated. Yet, despite these altered circumstances that had been thrust upon it, this seagull refused to surrender. It maintained a proud stance, continuing to navigate life as best it could. It inspired me to take its portrait with the iPhone 4 which I had at the time.
The weathered wooden edge of the pier mirrored the precariousness of the times, a constant threat of tipping over the edge and into oblivion. However, with a different mental vantage point, it could also be interpreted as a beckoning step, an invitation to take flight and soar towards a realm brimming with new possibilities.
To this day, more than a dozen years later, I am incredibly grateful for the perspective this encounter offered. The seagull served as a powerful reminder to approach challenges with a one-step-at-a-time mentality, a testament to the enduring power of hope and the unwavering spirit of pursuing one's dreams, no matter the obstacles.
So, whatever challenges you may face, never give up hope, never surrender your dreams. Stand, even if it is on just one foot, and take that next step to achieving your goals. 


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Taken on: December 5, 2010

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Camera: Apple iPhone 4, f/2.8, 1/5027 sec, 3.9mm, ISO 80 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Apple iPhone 4
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	1/5027 sec
Focal Length:	3.9mm
ISO:	80
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	4.2.1
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