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 26, 2011

Abstract Blue Reflections



35 comments:

Joanne Olivieri said...

That is simply stunning!!! It's refreshing feel and smoothness you've captured perfectly.

Anvilcloud said...

This is my fave of the recent posts.

Heather said...

beautiful find and AMEN to your photo crediting thoughts above ;)

Ms. Becky said...

love it. it's dreamy lovely. happy day to you Dimple.

Joyful said...

This is a very beautiful photo! Have a wonderful weekend.

Jim said...

Beautiful.

Kim, USA said...

Soft, dreamy and mysterious. Happy weekend!
Reflection

'Tsuki said...

That is a lovely pot of blue, Dimple... I can almort see God's brush diping to add more blue to the sky... :)

Maggie May said...

Beautiful blue sea,
Maggie X

Nuts in May

pamq said...

Oh, how I would love to be sitting on a rock on the shore.........

Kaori said...

Wow, this is a gorgeous shot of the waves. Looks like you can almost walk on it :D

Robin said...

I love the smoothness of the water, just like glass.

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Come Away With Me said...

Yes, there's no doubt He did give you the eyes to see what others might miss...and you use His gift beautifully.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous color and sense of gentle movement in this photo.

SmilingSally said...

Love your blue!

Happy Blue Monday, Dimple.

DUTA said...

The blue of the water and the gentle waves make it a great picture.

Looking at it, one feels relaxed and at peace with the universe.

Leovi said...

Nice photo, I like the frame of this beautiful wave with beautiful reflections and smooth texture.

Tania said...

So beautiful! Like a blue dream.
Happy week to you:-)

Unknown said...

The surface of the water looks amazing in this shot! Awesome!

Judy said...

Wow!! What gorgeous waves!! The colours are simply amazing!

Kay L. Davies said...

It looks so simple, until closer examination reveals subtleties like the bubbles in the bottom right corner. Just gorgeous!
— K

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

Forty Pound Sack said...

I just love this ~

Anonymous said...

scored big on wow factor. so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

perfect !

daily athens

Harry Snowden said...

Beautiful color and movement Dimple

Saun said...

WOW, great shot!!

Windchime said...

What an amazing shot! It's beautiful. :)

Coffee Queen said...

Oh wow, what a beautiful shot!!

Gemma Wiseman said...

Like the rich rhythms of romantic, soft silk! Exquisite!

Kim, USA said...

I love this! You capture it well.

Watery Wednesday

2sweetnsaxy said...

How beautiful! I so agree with your giving credit where credit is due. I wish I'd said it first but it sure is how I feel! :-)

Unknown said...

I can feel myself drifting on those waves and just forgetting the rest of the world for a while. :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beutiful Louise. Don't know how I've missed so many of your gorgeous posts.

Buttons Thoughts said...

OK I think this is my absolute favourite. Well maybe it is very hard to choose. I love the way you see things. B

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