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.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Alder Catkins

We had some nice weather!
These are alder catkins against a sunny April sky.


Also, I am picking this one as my Sunday Best

15 comments:

Hildred said...

Lovely photo and beautiful signs of spring.

cieldequimper said...

Nice! Good, calm weather is a blessing these days...

Nancy said...

Just lovely. Great capture. :)

Karen said...

A beautiful spring scene! Gorgeous blue sky.

Kay L. Davies said...

Beautiful, Dimple. Such a soothing scene.
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

James said...

Ah the beauty of Spring!

Kaori said...

Gorgeous blue skies! Hope you have a lovely weekend :D

pamq said...

Ain't blue sky grand?!

You will have to check out my Skywatch---there is a plant question that I am counting on you to answer!

forgetmenot said...

What a lovely shot--as usual, nice work!!!! Mickie :)

Nancy said...

Thanks for including this beautiful photo on Your Sunday Best, Dimple. I appreciate it! :)

Buttons Thoughts said...

I love the nature shots you capture the tree perfectly. Serene. B

Anonymous said...

Any kind of wonderful blue sky is beautiful right now!

Teresa

Anonymous said...

Ohhh I love love love that blue sky! We haven't had too many lately... too much rain!

TexWisGirl said...

pretty and peaceful. stopped by from Sunday Best!

FjÀllripan said...

A beautiful photo, well composed :)