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, February 4, 2010

Winter Sunset



An Evening in January
Click the collage to see it better.

To see more skies from all over, visit Skywatch Friday and Looking at the Sky on Friday.
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26 comments:

Rosaria Williams said...

It looks gorgeous, as though on fire. Where are we?

Dimple said...

Lakeviewer,
We are looking SW from in front of my house in northern Idaho.

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous, fiery shots, Dimple! The beautiful colors are accented by the bare, blackened trees! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Sylvia

Paulie said...

The sky is on fire! Gorgeous. We haven't seen any neat sunsets for a long time this winter.

rjerdee said...

oooohhh, gorgeous shots, fleeting moments...like the collage idea

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful color! Much appreciated this time of year.

LV said...

All of your different sky shots are really amazing. Nicely done.

Guy D said...

Simply stunning images, this is why I love this time of the week.

All the best
Guy
Regina In Pictures

eden said...

Wow..amazing shots. Nice collage

Crazy Working Mom said...

It almost looks like the sky is ablaze. Well, I guess that technically it is. I love the bright, vivid colors in these shots. :)

Nice job. Thanks so much for sharing.

-Tisha @ Looking @ The Sky on Friday

Anonymous said...

The colors on the clouds are gorgeous!

Marites said...

really amazing cloud formation and colors. have a good weekend ahead. My skywatch is here.

Carolyn Ford said...

Are you sure that isn't a forest fire? Those are beautiful blazing colors!

Carletta said...

Your collage is stunning!
Love the silhouetted trees in the foreground.

Eden said...

those are so beautiful.

Have a great weekend

Gwendolyn L said...

You have created a wonderful and colorful collage. The scenery is beautiful and so are you pics. Thanks for sharin.g

Ralph said...

The sky seems more alive. Even though it is cold well, the warmth above looks inviting, our invitation to enjoy this cold but beautiful season - the warmth will be much closer to the ground soon enogh...

Patti said...

I clicked! The fiery sunset photos are stunning! I always love sunset photos.

I also like the trees silhouetted.

Happy Friday!

Calico Crazy said...

Stunning sunset captures. ~ Calico Contemplations

agreenearth said...

What a very beautiful sky.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful skies and colors. You created a lovely mosaic.

Kim said...

I'd love to jump into your photos! So beautiful and fiery today. I'm seeing a lot of sunset pictures today. BEAUTIFUL!

I'm up too...come on over!

The Misplaced Midwesterner

nonizamboni said...

Gorgeous skies on fire. And I recognize that northern Idaho treeline. I can almost smell the pine. Thanks for sharing!

happily retired gal said...

What beautiful colorful sunset views in your marvelous mosaic! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,
Sacred Ruminations

Lio Popov said...

Amazing vision. Thank you for this. :)

Terry said...

oh dimple..i must admit it that these sunsets are just as beautiful as the ones in my beloved manitoba and believe me, those prairie sunsets are hard to beat!..love terry