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.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Under the Bridge

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23 comments:

Anonymous said...

I like double-duty posts and this one does justice to both memes. Very nice!

BlossomFlowerGirl said...

Lovely ripples so perfect. Enjoy your weekend.☺

ruthinian said...

love the reflection. awesome.

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful and great composition!

tapirgal said...

This is unusual with the soft ripples. Very nice.

Boom Nisanart said...

Love the double ripples ! Great reflection

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Lesley said...

A perfect drop!

Hildred said...

Wonderful shadows and reflections

Gabriele Agustini said...

It's my first visit here and I love your blog & photography!!
I'm now one of your "Followers"! :)
Best,
gabriele

Coffeeveggie addict. said...

Great reflecti0n!

Carletta said...

Beautiful!
This has a wonderful Zen feeling to it.
I think this is a very worthy artistic shot - love it.

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Dragonstar said...

Great reflections, beautifully enhanced by the ripples (clever trick?) and the light foliage in the corner. Nice!

Rune Eide said...

A really nice one - the spreading water gave it an extra dimension.

Gine said...

Pour moi cette photo est très réussie : je l'aime pour son équilibre, et sa géométrie. Mais aussi pour tout ce qu'elle évoque, avec une simple goutte d'eau ...

'Tsuki said...

That is a great subject of reflection ; I love the way the drop disturb it... Nice catch indeed, thanks for the sharing !

Julie said...

The ripple is so finely captured here, Dimple. It becomes the focal point for the image and the beauty radiates from there. Good eye.

Paulie said...

Almost looks like a bench underwater -- wouldn't that be fun to sit there in swim suit and enjoy the cool water on a hot day?

Serendipity said...

Beautiful. I like the movement in the water.

namaki said...

nice and sober black and white reflection !

James said...

I love this shot. It's simple yet very effective. Nicely done!

I think the green thing in my picture has something to do with the UV filter on my lens. I like the UFO story better though. :)

Maggie May said...

I love the depth of this one. Really lovely.
Maggie X

Nuts in May

EG CameraGirl said...

The rings of water are magical in this photo, Dimple!

SKIZO said...

Thank you for sharing
This fabulous work with us
Good creations