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.
17 comments:
Ok a triple blessing! I know I am probably commenting in the wrong order but I am looking newest to oldest. Doesn't matter all a joy.
I love how the snow highlights the pines, very beautiful!
Wonderful dappled light shot.
It looks so delicate in spite of the strength of the trees.
(My daughter's shawl is Damson by Ysolda Teague.)
Oh that's a beauty! Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Beautiful! A Happy Wonderful 2012 be yours!
Love the way you snuck the light in against the tree trunk and branches Dimple.
You have given us a magical land of trees and snow...so beautiful. I loved reading your words about you and your photography. You could not have put it more beautifully. So nice. genie
Beautiful and haunting lighting! A touch of magical romance!
Such a lovely, mystical shadow shot for the day, Dimple! I love it! Wishing you a wonderful and very Happy New Year!
Sylvia
Chilly and peaceful!
My shadow, happy new year to you and yours.
This would be a gorgeous shot any way you look at it, but the effect in B&W is quite stunning.
May you find all you hope and wish for in the coming year.
Such a winter wonderland, full of light and shadow. A beautiful photo!
K
This is so beautiful in b+w. It makes the shadows even more dramatic. Happy New Year to you!
Nothing like snow in the woods.
Beautiful ShadowShot Dimple Dear!! It makes me miss N.Idaho so much. Thanks for the memory. Happy New Year to you. Blessings!!
Beatyful picture and words...I wish you a happy new year..;-D
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