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.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Serenity for Ruby Tuesday & Watery Wednesday



Sometimes everything works, and I don't even know it!

For more Ruby Tuesday, click on Work of the Poet in the Good Reads list.
For more Watery Wednesday, click its link in the same list.
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24 comments:

Carletta said...

What a lovely shot!
Perfect for both memes.

Lynn said...

Great job capturing that reflection and the lovely contrasts. The spot of red is such a perfect addition... tranquility? I would say so!

Miranda said...

Very nice RT, so peaceful.

Mamí♥Picture said...

☼¨`*•.♥Awesome shots!♥.•*¨`☼
Thanks for sharing!
Have a Lovely♥Day!
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See ya!☺!

Robin said...

Such a lovely, peaceful feeling shot.

Ralph said...

A lot or a little red is all the same - for Ruby Tuesday that is! The sun on the surface is beautiful!

Rosaria Williams said...

Perfect and serene.

DUTA said...

What an amazing combination: the red item and the "watery water"!

Linnea said...

A perfectly serene scene!

Anonymous said...

Such clear picture of these fantasy waves and the melted gold of the sunlight - beautiful!

Photo Cache said...

Very serene indeed. I posted mine at http://ewok1993.wordpress.com

floreta said...

like that you can see the sun shine reflection

DeniseinVA said...

So beautiful, just love the sunlight dancing on that water. Thank you for sharing, and thank you also for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment.

Leora said...

How did you get that red "diamond" to work so beautifully with the reflection on the water?

An artsy shot.

Bim said...

Beautiful sun reflection!

eileeninmd said...

Pretty reflection on the water!

Dimple said...

Leora-The red "diamond" is part of a fishing lure. It's also the part of the photo that worked, and I didn't know. I was looking at the sun reflection when I took the picture; I didn't notice the pole and lure until later. So God helped me take the picture, because He knew it wouldn't have been nearly as interesting without the lure!

Rune Eide said...

"Luck comes to the prepared mind" :-)

Gayle said...

Looks like such a peaceful place to fish.

The White House

nonizamboni said...

Perfect shot! Imagine how beautiful it all looks to Him. . .
Give my best to Idaho, my old home.

Tammie Lee said...

The light in the water is lovely.
Spirithelpers

Arija said...

Beautiful limpid water, definitely soothing.

Jeannette StG said...

That's a great shot, Dimple -that little red is so effective in your pic!

Discovered that I went out of order with my responses when you gave a comment on my blog post - sorry! - so look again:)

EcoRover said...

Looks like a downrigger setup. Great reflection.