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, October 29, 2010

Lamplight

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18 comments:

Kay L. Davies said...

Beautiful shadows accentuated by black and white photography. Super!

Rosaria Williams said...

Beautiful and haunting!

Dragonstar said...

Lovely lighting, and the different textures just add to the beauty.

Lui said...

Great BW!

Gemma Wiseman said...

Beautiful textured grid casting a soft and beautiful play of shadows!

Carver said...

Such an interesting shot. I like it very much.

Rune Eide said...

I liked it very much. A very nice effect of from the lamp on the grid. Well done!

Rejen said...

Very nice picture....

Laura said...

wonderful whispery shadows here.

Sylvia K said...

Terrific B&W capture, Dimple! Love the lighting and the textures! Wonderful! Hope you're enjoying a great weekend!

Sylvia

Ralph said...

Goodness, this can be anything our imagination deems. Perhaps an anonymous office tower in an anonymous city. Or a giant CD holder. Or a giant cold air return for the heat/AC. Or...the horizontal and vertical motif could be lots of things - my imagination is running out of ideas. Whith makes this a great post!

Sarah said...

Such an evocative, ambiguous photo - and the tall format is interesting too - it seems to go on forever. Could look at this all day!

Cassie said...

Eerie ShadowShot. Beautiful dear Dimple! Hope you're having a great weekend.

Hey Harriet said...

That's a fantastic shadow shot! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Anonymous said...

B&W shots rock!

Anonymous said...

I love the gentle evening vibes from this shot!

Joanne Olivieri said...

Very unique shadows and great capture. I really like this shot.

GalleryJuana said...

Gorgeous interior shot. The lines and lighting really add to the film noir feeling.