Weathering the Storm
by Connie Fox
Title
Weathering the Storm
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
After Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, Texas, this simple beach house stood bravely alone on stilts in the wake of the storm. The American flag proudly flew in the breeze, and a chair marked the spot where one could sit and enjoy what was left of the view.
The front row of homes had all been destroyed, except this one and perhaps a handful of others. The second row of homes, on the street behind this, was nearly obliterated as well. The beach had been so eroded, the house literally stood in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Whoever placed the chair atop the sand dunes apparently had not lost his sense of humor, despite the destruction all around. The American flag proudly waves against the gray sky in the background. A somber, powerful conversation piece that speaks to virtues such as survival, courage, patriotism, and a positive attitude in adversity. Story-telling at its best.
FEATURED on the homepages of these FAA groups: Seen But Not Noticed and Images That Excite You, ABC Group O is For One (Luther Fine Art), and The American Flag (Thomas Woolworth). Featured 2021 in Showcasing the South, No Place Like Home, 500 Views, April 2021, Compact Digital Camera Photographers, Just Perfect, and Roadside, June 2021; The Meandering Photographer, March 2023; USA Photographers Only, March 2023; Camera Art, May 2023.
A TOP FINISHER in the Peaceful Expressions Contest, July 2019. My thanks!
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October 21st, 2017
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Comments (13)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Steve Rich
Nice work Connie. Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the home page of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-March 2023)" active discussion thread. 3-04-2023.
Connie Fox
Janis, "Weathering the Storm" is a personal favorite. Thank you for featuring it in Just Perfect!
Connie Fox
Thank you, Frank Casella, for featuring "Weathering the Storm" in Compact Digital Camera Photographers.
Kathi Isserman
It is my pleasure to inform you that your AWESOME photo is FEATURED on the HOMEPAGE OF "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH GROUP"! L Please add the photo to the 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
Connie Fox
Thanks for making it a Favorite, Matt. Glad you love it. That makes me happy, for I remember standing there thinking how beautiful it truly was in all its strength and glory. I agree about the color. It couldn't be better.
Connie Fox
Thomas Woolworth, thank you for honoring this image with a homepage feature in your group The American Flag. So appreciated!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations,! Your impressive artwork has been Featured by the - ABC Group O is For One - Be Sure to archive it in the Feature thread LF
Alana Thrower
Great capture and story! Wow! l/f/g+/t
Connie Fox replied:
Alana, thanks so much for appreciating this image and taking the time to comment. Thanks, too, for liking and sharing it!
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