Meditations of My Heart--
Photos and Thoughts on Life
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.
Nifty photo! Hard to believe all those apples hanging on to that otherwise barren tree. Is someone going to pick them??? Hugs and blessings, My Mellow Yellow
We had a banner year for apples this year. Every tree was loaded, and not all got picked. Probably these didn't as there had already been some freezing weather, but the deer and bears don't care. I really liked God's decorated trees, however!
You got me, I was actually looking for the actual backhoe when I scrolled down and saw the sign. (Grins) Anyway, I wish I were there to feast on those apples.
I never realized that the apples stay on the tree after the leaves have fallen. I always picture them getting picked while the leaves are still green, but maybe that's more the case here in Israel where we don't really have fall.
What a sharp contrast! The tree looks desolated, dead, and the apples - live, colorful, ready to be picked up and bring pleasure to those who'll eat them.
Nice shot, but I am wondering if we aren't starting to get our meme-days and colours mixed up. Are you doing this NaBloPoMo-thing too? Forgive me. It is after midnight in my part of the world, and I think I am getting silly! Best wishes, Anna
So many beautiful pieces of fruit awaiting harvest. The Northwest seems to grow delicious apples, and we await this perfect snack. Romantic, even if heavy equipment is needed for harvest...
Happy Tuesday....my Ruby entry is holiday--a continuation of one I did several weeks ago...it's finished now, and decorating our mantle!! come see HERE
oh dimple, these apples looks so yummy! there is nothing like the taste of autumn apples. yellow or red whatever...i just love them. now my sister grace and my sister, betty would get a few good apple pies out of this bunch of apples. i can't bake, myself, but those two make the best pies. such flaky crust and such non stingy apple filling! this is a good post.
i have been reading your bible blog . i have figured out how i can send you my comments dimple. please never give up on this most godly and encouraging blog....love terry
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Branches near breaking,
bountiful apple harvest—
who will pluck the fruit?
My Mellow Yellow
Nifty photo! Hard to believe all those apples hanging on to that otherwise barren tree. Is someone going to pick them???
Hugs and blessings,
My Mellow Yellow
I am thinking about that big yellow backhoe ready to go to work. Looks like it's time to bring those lovely apples in. Nice winter shot.
I am willing to pick those apples with the backhoe lifting me lol!! Nice shots thanks for sharing!
Mine is here:Christmas Tree 2009
We had a banner year for apples this year. Every tree was loaded, and not all got picked. Probably these didn't as there had already been some freezing weather, but the deer and bears don't care. I really liked God's decorated trees, however!
Dimple, great post for Ruby Tuesday! Thanks for participating each week. I really appreciate it! :)
Good fit for both and a touch of humor too.
You got me, I was actually looking for the actual backhoe when I scrolled down and saw the sign. (Grins)
Anyway, I wish I were there to feast on those apples.
Strange Sunflowers
wow those are lots of apples!
u may view mine here
I love to pick those apples.:)
Great shot.
I never realized that the apples stay on the tree after the leaves have fallen. I always picture them getting picked while the leaves are still green, but maybe that's more the case here in Israel where we don't really have fall.
What a sharp contrast! The tree looks desolated, dead, and the apples - live, colorful, ready to be picked up and bring pleasure to those who'll eat them.
I like this shot
the apples are everywhere!
Nice shot, but I am wondering if we aren't starting to get our meme-days and colours mixed up. Are you doing this NaBloPoMo-thing too?
Forgive me. It is after midnight in my part of the world, and I think I am getting silly!
Best wishes,
Anna
So many beautiful pieces of fruit awaiting harvest. The Northwest seems to grow delicious apples, and we await this perfect snack. Romantic, even if heavy equipment is needed for harvest...
A great shot for the season! Mine was on an agrarian theme as well. :)
it looks like it's really ready, must be very sweet
Those apples are hanging in there in, what appears, to be cold weather! Nice shot!
love the wonderful picture
Lovely tree laden with apples. But no backhoe ho ho ho ho ho
That's a lot of apples! I don't mine picking them.
Pretty trees....
Happy Tuesday....my Ruby entry is holiday--a continuation of one I did several weeks ago...it's finished now, and decorating our mantle!! come see HERE
I'm surprised there are still so many apples on the tree.
oh dimple, these apples looks so yummy!
there is nothing like the taste of autumn apples.
yellow or red whatever...i just love them.
now my sister grace and my sister, betty would get a few good apple pies out of this bunch of apples.
i can't bake, myself, but those two make the best pies. such flaky crust and such non stingy apple filling!
this is a good post.
i have been reading your bible blog . i have figured out how i can send you my comments dimple.
please never give up on this most godly and encouraging blog....love terry
I'm sorry. I apologize for my comment.
Anna
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