"The Hermitage"

A while ago I either came across on my own or was told about a blog/website called "The Hermitage." It is a magical place to visit, created by artist and storyteller Rima Staines who lives with her family in what appears to be a fairly isolated coastal area in England.
When I recently revisited her site, I came across a photo that I thought would be a perfect cover illustration for the book I am currently writing. So about two weeks ago I sent her an email asking for permission to use that photograph. Unfortunately I never received a response. My thought now is to wait a couple of weeks and reach out to her again, this time with the specific photo included in my email. Or maybe not. Maybe just leave well enough alone. Obviously if she were interested, she would have gotten back to me. Either way, though, I would have appreciated a response. But after looking at her website again today, I almost feel as if I would be encroaching upon her solitary lifestyle. I had written her a kind and respectful email; and I want to continue to show her that same kindness and respect. So perhaps I will go through some photos that I myself have taken and see if I can come across one that works well for my book's cover.
But do check out "The Hermitage." You'll see what I mean about it being a magical place to visit.