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, December 17, 2010

Christmas Reflection

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28 comments:

kayerj said...

merry Christmas :)

Karen said...

Excellent photo Dimple! It looks like a picture in a frame.

cieldequimper said...

How absolutely charming and cosy! Have a great festive season!

Sylvia K said...

This is delightful! Has just right warm feeling perfect for the holiday! Marvelous, Dimple! Hope you have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Suburban Girl said...

Nicely framed out. Feels like Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Drives me crazy that about every fourth or fifth post I cannot see the image--and I cannot figure out what the problem is so I can't fix it. Though I can't see this image I know it is wonderful...

Anonymous said...

You've caught this perefectly.

Have a nice day, Boonie

Sally in WA said...

Great festive image.

Enjoy your weekend.

Kim, USA said...

Oh wow these is fantastic shot. Happy weekend!
Red balls

rjerdee said...

Oh, the colors on this frame around the reflection are delicious...leathery and warm. Can't help but wonder where and what this is...must be mirror framed by a horse collar of some sort reflecting a restaurant? I'm such a voyeur!!!

Wendy said...

Beautiful--so Christmassy and warm. Merry Christmas!

Dianne said...

pretty lights
the mirror is beautiful

Jan n Jer said...

Great shot, very festive! Merry Christmas to you n yours!

Lorac said...

Well caught Dimple! Very festive too.

EG CameraGirl said...

Nice capture of the reflections, Dimple! And Merry Christmas to you too!

Anonymous said...

May this beautiful Christmas light 'fall' upon you. Please have a good Sunday.

daily athens

Heather said...

I really like this shot, can't imagine what the rest of the room looks like but it seems to warm and full of Christmas.

Vermont Girl

Christina, Sweden said...

Great composition, makes a nicely framed Christmas spirit

Jan said...

Very cool reflection.

Candra Georgi said...

creative! i think i'll try that shot

Anonymous said...

Very original shot.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

This is such an awesome photo! I love the perspective and the over-all feeling of festive fun! Nicely done!

Merry Christmas wishes to YOU!

'Tsuki said...

That is an original mirror indeed ! Very good contribution this weekend again !

Momgen said...

Cute and cool! Happy SOOC Sunday.

Mine is here

Bim said...

And a very happy Christmas to you! A very intriguing room - what is it? A cafe?

Hildred said...

Beautiful photo, Dimple - wishing you happiness at Christmas.

Unknown said...

this is an unusual mirror. the room looks festive.:p

Unknown said...

thought it was a window shot...nice mirror shot:)))