Credit Where It Is Due

Credit Where It is Due

I like to make photographs, and I enjoy being praised for what I have done. But God teaches a different attitude, one of thankfulness and humility. He pointed that out to me recently. I DO NOT MAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ALONE. I didn't create the light, or the technology which makes photography possible. I didn't buy my camera, it was a gift from my husband. I didn't give myself the ability to see through the camera in order to make an image which others find pleasing. It is right to use what I have been given to the best of my ability, but it is wrong to take credit for what I have not done. God made the light, the elements which are used to manufacture the camera, and the world from which these images come. He has given me gifts: people to teach me, eyes to see with, and a brain to process information. I am thankful for these gifts. He deserves all the praise, not I.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Evening Spendor-Skywatch Friday



This was taken from the end of our parking area September first about 7:15 PM.
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17 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful photo! The suns rays are still shing thru the clouds. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Silhouettes and sunrays. Nice.

Carletta said...

A gorgeous sunset!
The rays are still forcing themselves through the clouds not quite ready to call it a day.

Lori Skoog said...

Excellent shot. You caught the light at a perfect time.

Baruch said...

Such a beautiful sky - love the title

Eaglesbrother said...

Beautiful capture !!
Love the suns rays shining through.
Good Job !!

Bob
aka Eaglesbrother

magiceye said...

splendorous!

EG CameraGirl said...

This is stunning, almost magical.

Anonymous said...

I always get a little rush of excitment when I see the sun's rays like that - I think they're one of the most beautiful sights on earth!

PERBS said...

The more I look at the photos, the more I see! Beautiful shot!

I was hoping that you had another bench today. . .

~Cheryl said...

Splendid photo! Have a great weekend!

Rune Eide said...

Ideed you have a sky - a gorgeous one.

Emily said...

Wow! What a lovely, swirling-violet sunset!

Bim said...

What a view - if that's how it looks like where you park I'm surprised you ever leave that spot in the mornings.

Emil Kirstein said...

Precious. I love sunsets. Blessings.

Rose said...

This is a beautiful sunset! Just gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Stunning - so good you had your camera with you. The gold is plenty in the image - the sun rays are very dramatic! Beautiful!