One of the most magical moments of my vacation to Europe last year occurred around sunset of the day I spent at Disneyland Paris. A bout of good fortune brought some spectacular skies just as I was around the middle of the park as the sun was setting, and the warm golden light cast a magical glow over the park. I quickly hustled over to Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant--Disneyland Paris' Sleeping Beauty Castle--and soaked in the incredible atmosphere that stood before me. Here, a fantasy castle was bathed in heavenly glow, while the overcast skies of the morning had given way to oversized cottonballs above dabbing across a canvas of azure. The scene was positively divine, and after I allowed myself a moment to absorb it all, I set about snapping scenes to capture the moment.
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| The sun sets over the Disneyland Paris castle. |
Editing these photos reminded me of that wondrous time. The combination of that magical light and this dreamscape around me was ethereal, and when I look at these pictures now, I'm reminded of how fortunate I was to have been able to experience this moment. Certainly, back when I was in high school half a lifetime ago, I never imagined being able to visit these amazing places I had read about. But life has a way of taking you along for unexpected journeys, and I feel extremely blessed to have participated in this one.
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| The gentle sunlight caresses the castle in the waning afternoon. |
These photos capture ambiance as much as they portray something monumental. It is my hope that they impart a bit of the emotion I felt on that wonderful day. And hopefully, people reading this blog have or will also one day be able to experience this firsthand.
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| Sunset. Glorious time. Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant head on. |
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