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, February 24, 2012

Tools

This is from last summer when my husband was working on his boat.

17 comments:

Pat Tillett said...

Very nice! Black and white suits this scene very well...

Mariane said...

Superb material for stil photo ;)



My contribution to The Weekend in Black and White:
http://staronephoto.wordpress.com/black-white-2/weekend-in-bw/05-2/

Carver said...

I like the way you shot the tools. Great monochrome subject matter.

Lucy Corrander : Photos said...

Like 'Kim's Game'.

rjerdee said...

Nice details! LOoks as if he was changing out some old screws. Love it in black and white :)

RobertN said...

Very interesting! Best wishes!

Laura said...

wonderful monochrome!

Anonymous said...

This is perfect in monochrome!

Ellie said...

Really like you b/w shot of the tools.
I also really like you nickname - kind of cute. :)
Many thanks for visiting and leaving your comment - I really appreciate it.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

This is lovely, Dimple! My eye jumps from each piece in the photo. Pleasing tones as well :)

Joanne Olivieri said...

Love the composition on this shot and cool subject matter. Well done.

Vores have said...

Hello Dimple.
Lovely picture - reflection.
Wishing you a good Sunday.
Hugs Hanne Bente ♥

Wendy said...

It's amazing how the way you frame a picture, and the choice to use black and white takes something most of us would overlook and turns it into a really interesting subject.
Have a great Sunday!

DUTA said...

I've got the tools, but it has never crossed my mind that I could achieve a composition such as yours. A white and black picture of some of the most basic tools.
Great, practical idea and picture!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

In moving his tool chest a couple of days ago Bill spilled a whole huge drawer full of screws and nails; I've been helping him by sorting and putting them away and until I saw your picture here, believe me, I never once saw the beauty in them ;>)

EG CameraGirl said...

I assume he successfully put everything back together. :))

Maggie May said...

The tools make a good photo. I hope the boat turned out to be fine!
Maggie X

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