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.
The rust in your photo looks extraordinarily like some lichen on stone that I took photographs of today. Maybe they're related!
WELCOME THE SHADOWS
Welcome the shadows surrounding your life, Treat them as lover or husband or wife; Welcome them in as you would one who’s dear; Hug them, embrace them without any fear; Honor, respect them, and give them their due, For shadow and light are both parts of you.
Steel is solid and functional in so many of its uses. Yet when the steel item gets tired, it takes on the oxidizing rust. We often think of rust which indicates a sort of uselessness. But not really, as the tiny plant life has found a perfect home which to thrive. What a neat view!
I love this crisp clear close-up. I can imagine this machinery clean and new, freshly painted. The patina your photo gives shows us the part of life that happens from idleness. Very good shot and capture.
If you get a dupe of this comment, please forgive. I was trying to say that this is one of your more powerful compositions yet! I know you're into texture and coloring as in the previous post but your compositions are getting beter and better too!!!
Wow! I don't know that I've ever seen lichens on anything other than a tree. I didn't know they could grow on something like this. It's quite beautiful!
I've only recently become aware of the word lichen' as a cousin of mine was diagnosed with lichen in the mouth's soft tissue. It could cause a lot of trouble there. But, in your picture it brings out only beauty and harmony.
What a nice and crisp photo. The rust is almost real that I can touch it. My yellow Monday at Hearts content, Love Home and in Jolly Toes. Hope you can visit.
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Pretty shadows!
Will you visit my entry, pretty please?
As if it's an octopus with its tentacles round the bar.
Lucy
The rust in your photo looks extraordinarily like some lichen on stone that I took photographs of today. Maybe they're related!
WELCOME THE SHADOWS
Welcome the shadows surrounding your life,
Treat them as lover or husband or wife;
Welcome them in as you would one who’s dear;
Hug them, embrace them without any fear;
Honor, respect them, and give them their due,
For shadow and light are both parts of you.
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Deep Shadows Beckon
Great capture for all three memes, Dimple! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
It is amazing that rust and lichens can look so pretty.
I also loved the photos of the water in your last post. Love wet pebbles.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
So beautiful! Weathering is art in a very special class of its own!
whoa, this is beautiful. the stretch of time in evidence. it's a fave.
Steel is solid and functional in so many of its uses. Yet when the steel item gets tired, it takes on the oxidizing rust. We often think of rust which indicates a sort of uselessness. But not really, as the tiny plant life has found a perfect home which to thrive. What a neat view!
That's a beautiful shadow shot!
My shadow post, have a good night!
I love this crisp clear close-up. I can imagine this machinery clean and new, freshly painted. The patina your photo gives shows us the part of life that happens from idleness. Very good shot and capture.
peace.
The textures and colours in this photo are amazing! Beautifully captured! Have a great week ahead :)
Wow...this is a super great macro photo. The colors, the shadow and the iron...makes a great composition.
My Sunday's Link:
In the Shadows of your Mind
It's always a delight to have you visit with me when you get a chance...Hope your Sunday treats you well.
If you get a dupe of this comment, please forgive. I was trying to say that this is one of your more powerful compositions yet! I know you're into texture and coloring as in the previous post but your compositions are getting beter and better too!!!
I love the texture in this. Great job!
LOVE this shot, Dimple! I like the textures of the rust and lichens.
I'm late this week (EW!) so thought I'd better send you my link:
http://moreofme24.blogspot.com/2011/04/stained-glassshadow-shot-sunday.html
Great image. There is something about the old that always brings a smile.
Wow! I don't know that I've ever seen lichens on anything other than a tree. I didn't know they could grow on something like this. It's quite beautiful!
Well, you get my blue ribbon award so far for the posts I have viewed. This one is awesome. Superb capture with fine textures.
Interesting photo--you can just "pass it along" for Mellow Yellow Monday too with that lovely yellow color of lichen. As always, great shot. Mickie :)
I've only recently become aware of the word lichen' as a cousin of mine was diagnosed with lichen in the mouth's soft tissue. It could cause a lot of trouble there. But, in your picture it brings out only beauty and harmony.
cool shot. love the colors and textures.
thanks for the visit.
Great shot, covers all 3 themes so well. Love it!!
Hi Dimple -- That's a great picture and you have an amazingly good eye.
Beatiful shot!
My entry.
a great find for Mellow Yellow Monday. interesting textures and colors.
Superb details and textures.
I love your photo - you have captured something that we normally take for granted and it came out extraordinary. Great shot!
Inside Cambodia
Awesome close up...
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lichens...got me researching on that coz was intrigued with its colors. happy MYM! Mine is here.
Great picture! Love the texture...Christine
Perfect shot for mellow yellow MondaY...
mine is here
Nice photo! Hope you can visit my entry too! Thanks a lot!
Wow a very good find. Fantastic shot!
MYM
Macro Monday
What a nice and crisp photo. The rust is almost real that I can touch it. My yellow Monday at Hearts content, Love Home and in
Jolly Toes. Hope you can visit.
Cool textures, the lichens really add an unexpected color twist.
Brilliant shot! My MYM is here.
Wow. Cool shot!
I am always taking photos of stuff like this!
Love it, love it, love it!
Glad someone else does too..........
Very nice!
Love the coulors! Really nice photo :)
Thanks for your visit and have a nice day!
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3 in 1 meme, cool and its captured right!
My MYM
You just found 3 in 1 ;-)
Great work - I think we meets again in the world of meme *LOL*
Greetings from anjoe on Lolland, an island in Denmark...
Fantastic photo! You made rusty spots looking great..
Is it Algae or corrosion?..Anyway is a nice shot.Plz do pass by my blog on freeing your mind, follow and comment to improve my works too.Thanks.
Amazing colour and texture on this one. I love the way you see the world!
Somewhere in the vaults, I have a shot of such rustiness -- a good photo subject.
I sure will follow you my friend.Please comment on my blog so i can keep active track of your postings and be in touch regularly.Thanks replying.
Ooh-three of my favourite things!
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