The Flight Of The Balloon, Aylesford

Earlier this week I reached the half century. I was trying to sum it all up in a photograph so I could think of a no more appropriate symbol than my slightly deflated party balloon twisting about in the twilight! Do I suddenly feel ancient and tired - no - but does it make me reflect on life and all it's strange ordinary uniqueness - yes. I thought the movement in this image perfectly summed up the contradictions  of life's ebbs and flows, ups and downs. Sometimes you are just holding on for the ride.