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, August 5, 2011

Mother and Sons

A friend asked me to do some work for her. 
I spent a couple of hours at her place, visiting and snapping the shutter.
This was one of the images, which I have posted with her permission.


34 comments:

Dragonstar said...

What a happy photo. Lovely candid photo.

Karen said...

A great portrait Louise, something has sure made them happy.

Anonymous said...

Togetherness !


Please have a good weekend.

daily athens

Anonymous said...

Joy, you captured pure human joy here Dimple. Great shot.

The reason I used AdoramaPix in the first place is because they got the best reviews. Then again I already had an Adorama account. The sale is a good one. $8.99 for a $23.95 (or maybe it was $24.95 book is a steal). The sale price expires 8/10.

The hardest part of making a book is choosing and formatting the photos. LOL

rjerdee said...

Nicely done and isn't this such a typical sight these days...looking at a text or photo screen.

David said...

Very fun shot!
David/ Houston B&W

Lina Gustina said...

Captured so lovely...

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Sivinden said...

Captured in the right moment!

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Excellent capture of these beautiful happy faces.

Regards!

Laura said...

you've captured the joy so beautifully!

Anvilcloud said...

A good capture!

Francisca said...

Whatever these three are looking at, it made them happy and you captured the moment, Dimple.

NitWit1 said...

Great thought as well as photo in B&W.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

It's obvious that they enjoy each other's company!


SING A SONG OF SHADOWS

Sing a song of shadows
Taller than a tree!
Sing a song of shadows
Wider than the sea!
Sing a song of shadows
Dancing in the sun!
Sing a song of shadows—
Day is almost done!


© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

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anemonen said...

Great family photo!

Sylvia K said...

Love those happy smiles and what a delightful shadow shot for the day, Dimple!! Hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia

Ms. Becky said...

those are some very nice smiles. nicely captured Dimple.

Kay L. Davies said...

What a happy little group. Great shot!
— K

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

leanne can blog said...

This is a lovely shot!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Precious!


My Shadows, have a good weekend!

Ralph said...

This is a beautiful portrait - the B&W is wonderful as it is so evocative, with such feeling. I see members of a family together in a spirit of true love, and they enjoy the time together. A wonderful post!

Gemma Wiseman said...

A lovely capture with all young ones focused on enjoying a moment! Beautiful!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Excellent -- candid shots are the best and you obviously are very good at it. Lucky friend!

Kalyan Panja said...

Nice candid shot!

Unknown said...

Beautiful photo of mother and sons. Happy SSS.

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Kelly said...

There is something so appealing about black & white photography.

You snapped this just at the right moment!

Anonymous said...

This is a great fun photo!

Harry Snowden said...

This is a very professional portrait.
Spontaneity off the scale!

Unknown said...

Awesome family shot. Well done.

DUTA said...

This picture is warming one's heart. The three look like happy friends enjoying some gadget.

genie said...

I have only done this onetime, and I really did feel the pressure to at least come up with one good shot. Think I need a lot more practice before I try it again. Your family shot is beautiful. The expressions you were able to capture on their faces are wonderful. i know your friend must have been very pleased. G

EG CameraGirl said...

You captured the look on their faces very well! They seem pleased to be looking at what I assume is a photo. :)

Wendy said...

What a beautiful, happy photo! This is why I've never taken my family for one of those portraits at Sears. They could never capture us as well as a less formal "real-life" shot like this could.

Maggie May said...

It portrays family life and the union between sons with their mother. Beautifully caught.
Maggie X

Nuts in May