When the gusts came around to blow me down, I held on as tightly as you held on to me.

your hair is GORGEOUS!

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When the gusts came around to blow me down, I held on as tightly as you held on to me. by Rebecca Tabor Armstrong.

And I built a home
For you
For me

Until you disappeared
From me
From you.

-Cinematic Orchestra, ”To Build a Home”

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My Imaginary World says:

I love the background here, the softness of yourself...the movement of your hair, the lighting..almost ethereal.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

~T~ [tirilhauan] says:

Simply magical.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

caiti anne says:

I love the focus and the light.
The light makes you look angelic almost.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

redeyesatdawn says:

cool indeed
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ღ Domi Rolland says:

*** J aime beaucoup ***

*** Merci ***

Domi
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

This is one totally adorable image Becca, the ethereal quality of your figure in the background is simply wonderful....Love the focus, this is a really lovely image!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Kimberly Burke says:

Breath taking Becca! I love this!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Spencer Photography says:

Wow this is stunning.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

{jessica drossin} says:

dreamy!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

natalie kucken says:

whoa

and i LOVE that song
i listen to it all the time :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Pewald says:

Woow great creative shot/work - well done!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

(sam I am) says:

What can I say Becca...... I am floored yet again. Beautiful color, beautiful dof...... I love the soft, dreamy quality of it, and that song is the most fantastic partner for it. I love it.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

T Does Wool says:

beautiful dreamlike comp Becca.
love the song...have a beautiful day xo
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ciel Photography says:

oh this is so dreamy and fairy tale like! absolutely beautiful!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

georgianna lane says:

A very arresting image, Becca! Stopped me in my tracks, actually. You are so tremendously talented, my friend! hugs. :) – g ♥
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacqui (MotherWifePhotographer) says:

Wonderful ! Such a beautiful picture & adorable little house !
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Puur says:

So powerful!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

islandgirlsj says:

This is Stunning. The movement and stillness all at once.
Amazing capture!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

heidill says:

agree with everyone above...a magical dream
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Me Bee says:

I love the soft light and happy colors in this shot! Great idea with the house =) Have a lovely Sunday rejoicing in this beautiful day that the Lord has made.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Me Bee says:

51/52!!? I hope we get more of these beautiful SPs after you've finished the project.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

{machel spence} says:

Totally gorgeous my friend! m-
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

katelyn* says:

gorgeous! lovely dof! :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

katelyn_franssen says:

this is gorgeous!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

itskay [kala] says:

oh goodness this is really incredible!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

drozdpaula says:

beautiful colors, perfect light and focus... nice atmosphere
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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Nghi La says:

Beautiful :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

infin. says:

perfect. just perfect.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

hilwegner says:

love the song and this image...xx

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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlaneG (sooo swamped at work I can't breath) says:

dreamy and just beautiful
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

yoostynaa says:

I love it. Very emotional, I think :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

simple effulgence says:

Wonderful softness, focus and especially the mood!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

jer in the box says:

Holy cow, how'd you do that with the background? It looks like you're underwater or in a dream or some enchanted pixie forrest or... or, I don't even know what. Absolutely gorgeous light and processing and the movement of her hair and everything. And the caption ain't bad either. So faved it ain't even funny!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

toomanytribbles says:

the dof's fabulous but the motion makes the shot.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Jade M. Sheldon says:

Wow... that light is so magical...
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Katherine Ridgely says:

This is absolutely beautiful...
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Maria ~ says:

A beautiful crafted house, so colorful and wonderful and I love the dof. Lovely photo!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

geewillikersjett says:

oh my lord this is amazing.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Rivendell♥Photography says:

Breathtaking image and song. You are so talented Rebecca. Wow.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

The Girl Behind The Camera says:

Stunning, stunning, stunning!!!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Kelly West Mars says:

super ethereal! love the tones, that house is so cute! can I live in it? ; ) I've always admired your craftiness + photoggin' too (of course).
awesome action in your mane! ; ) RAWR!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Carol-ikkker says:

love the movement in your hair... and the softness! magical scene
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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Eržika says:

yoir hair is great and i like how it focused in action
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex France photos says:

Great photo & i love that song:)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

kristina♥kiessig says:

perfect focus and light....so incredibly beautiful.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

{Kate.M} says:

Stunning as usual...LOVE.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

espressoDOM says:

almost magical...
one week to go....
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

dsmphoto [deleted] says:

It is always so nice to see you, Becca! I've really missed the regularity of your selfies. And this one is just magnificent.

d-
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

amber {in the shadow of za'ha'dum} says:

just incredible!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Laura Fulmer says:

new favorite, new favorite. new. favorite.
i love all of the colors in this... for it being taken during fall/winter, it's so bright & colorful & pretty.
i love it.
: )
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

sen59 says:

beautiful!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Knit Girl... says:

The movement behind the sharp stillness of the house is fantastic! :D
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

arvinds49 says:

A
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

aculnaig972 (Gianluca Longu) says:

so beautiful
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

henriettevisscher71 says:

beautiful dof and beautiful light!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

CannonballX (busy) says:

Very well composed!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ozgurmulazimoglu says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Friendship makes the difference (200 active members), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

purpleface says:

Love the colours in this, the depth of field is great!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

AmeeB says:

wow!

amazing
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

a_l_love_2007 says:

صور
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

-'Blondbimbo says:

The lighting is wonderful, and the softness is lovely. Very cute photo!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Hải Teck a.k.a DannyB says:

great shot

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beautiful love & memories , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

mamepiyo says:

Very nice picture, love the colors and bokeh.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Emi-555 says:

great!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

oh-so-rosie says:

gorgeous focus, love the dreamy feeling in this :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

lilies_vn says:

Oh, so nice!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

extazy2009 says:

As i came to know the are,the simplicity of ur photo too the tip of ur flash,it resume to be the best of ur cliche.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

vjmono says:

.....kinda dumb. Pretty hair.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

summer.raiin says:

very good..love it..
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

mycuteladybug says:

so soft and dreamy - and you are gorgeous
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

nurdane says:

great work:)
soo beautiful...
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

kim.baloyi says:

Awesome pic
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

yuehua-ma says:

wooha............
i like it so much.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Astig!! says:

a true masterpiece =D
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

miss.bailey says:

absolutely amazing.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Pradeep Kumar C G says:

fantastic capture..!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

JenLyn Pure Country says:

really cool.... different but cool... I love different things :-)
You are soooo GREAT at "thinking outside the box".. will you join my marketing committee??? :-) I bet you never get bored.. haha
love it!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Art Flow (busy) says:

Stunning work! Love this!!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ashley S. Goodwin says:

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.

i want a little house.
LOVE!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenn Long says:

It's perfect, Becca. Such a dream-like quality to it, enhanced by the lovely bokeh. Absolute fav.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

C-L-K says:

What a fabulous shot-I have serious hair envy!! Love the pretty colours of the house!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

M☼st B♥ring ƒ°tostream ♂n ƒlickr B¥ ½ says:

Fantastic!
Dreamlike.........
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Geek About To Explode says:

it's like a dream, a beautiful scream :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

<3 SeeThingsALittleDifferently <3 Wendy says:

fantastic
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Chad304 says:

Unbelievable focus and lighting.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

♥kri§tel♥ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called THE KING GROUP-JOIN AND WIN AN ACCOUNT PRO! Our xmas gift for u, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

TaRaNeeM (365) ♥ says:

my oh my!!
=D
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Boshaft says:

dreamy feel to it
seen in Explore
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ģσŗģєσบş Cąţ~❤ آستٍغفرآلله says:

wonderful taaken
Seen in exploe
Well done
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

r.AI (-) says:

this is great!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

lcasumpang712 says:

I will build a home 4 u n me whether d rain fells wind blows it will withstand any force because dis will be a nest 4 u n me a home n pilar 4 d future family tree.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

GeneSalassi says:

Beautiful capture!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Arden Lee says:

I love the soft colors and coolness of this
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

kellinasf says:

beautiful ethereal shot! congrats on FP!!
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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Madeline Bea says:

Fantastic! I love the stillness and focus of the house amidst the fluidity of you...so great!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

dawndh says:

beautiful becca....i am so blown away by beautiful you. xo
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

lil_miss_whit says:

beautiful,
great focus & wow hair!
nice work!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr. Ilia says:

amazing capture
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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Rowena R says:

OH MY GOODNESS REBECCA THIS IS GORGEOUS ON SO MANY LEVELS!
Your latest photos have been so amazing! You have gotten to be such a good photographer!!!!! I am so proud of you for these!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Photojunkymonkey (Black Rider Photography) says:

interesting. faved. congrats i saw your piece on the explorer page by the way. If you have time please come by and checkout my work. and since you're there...comment and fave in a couple of them : ).
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