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.
32 comments:
:) You just beat me to it, adding your link on James' blog.
This is a very autumnal view - and lots of people seem to have their own private pier here!
Just what I needed after the hustle and bustle of a city Saturday afternoon. Great shot.
Just as we human beings have glass mirrors at home, nature has its own natural mirrors - waters. And reflection of Nature's assets (tree, bushes, animals etc..) in water are always a magnificient view. Kudos to you for capturing all this beauty!
What a beautiful spot for a cottage.
beautifully composed photo, i love the curves in the waters edge,
This is an excellent mirror image. The reflected sky is amazing.
A really nice picture.
Gorgeous reflections!
Nice. I was born and raised in this land you photograph, and your pictures make my heart yearn for home.
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Very nice! The reflections are wonderful. What a beautiful spot. Kathy
Wonderful reflection and a beautiful photo. thanks for sharing your scenic Sunday.
I love it the scene..your shot...shows me...simply ONE thing:U need to preserve the nature...
great shot
have a nice weekend
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Beautiful autumn scene...so peaceful looking place.
This spot looks like the kind where you could find tons of great photos. Very nice reflections!
Perfect natural mirror. Lovely shot.
Isn't that just beautiful! If I had that spot nearby, I would suuurely visit it often! One of these days I'm going to get into this reflection thing... but all my water has WAVES... not really good for great reflections! :)
WoW. That is beeyouuutiful. =]
Wow..so magnificant when enlarged! Terrific-
Beautiful view and perspective with nice reflections.
What a lovely scenery!
A wonderful reflective shot.
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it looks a very tranquil spot - I'm not sure what that flashing image just below is but I have to say I found it distracting.
I love the stillness of the water.
Beautiful captured! This is a great combination of Reflections and Scenic..
Beautiful autumn shot!
The Autumn leaves may be at their finest shortly.
Enjoy the changing! Thank you.
I love this picture. It is a beautiful smooth mirror image.
That would be a yes to the side mirror reflection image. Sometimes those do not always come out very good. In this case it was a lucky shot because I was sort of driving. Whoops.
I like the clouds in the water, like some weves lost in the stream..
So very calm and inviting. Nicely done.
It looks chilly, but nice!
A picture postcard!
Love the mirror image!
The water is so still. No wind. Dry and crisp air. Perfect for a walk to enjoy the colors of the fall.
oh i just now saw this dimple!
don't you just love the way that your camera captured this lovely refection?
oh! the lake, deep blue on such a still and calm day, under pale blue skies with tiny wisps of clouds....just lovely dimple...love terry
Beautiful, beautiful colors and the perfect reflection makes them doubly wonderful!
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