A vibrant, high-summer memory of Mary Lou’s garden in Bridgeport, July 2025. A whimsical mermaid figure is nestled deep within a lush, sun-drenched explosion of colorful flowers. The lighting is golden and warm, emphasizing the textures of the petals and the mythical silhouette of the statue. It is a shot of abundance and "summer pulse," designed to contrast with the stark, brittle silence of winter.

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Mary Lou’s Garden, July 2025. 🧜‍♀️🌸

In summer, five mermaids danced here. Now, Mary Lou took the others in, leaving only one to face the frost. This mermaid I captured brings summer joy to my winter heart.