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, October 5, 2012

Grams' Dish

My grandmother had some nice things...

17 comments:

Dragonstar said...

I love glassware, and this looks beautiful. I like the way the scalloped edge catches the light.

RobertN said...

Looks kike a shell:)
Best wishes!

Anonymous said...

Made me think about the many times it was used with family around.

Please have a good weekend.

Annemor said...

Like both the things and the photo.
Have a nice weekend
Mormor

http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2012/10/05/the-weekend-in-black-and-white-5/

AmitAag said...

Elegant dish nicely captured!

'Tsuki said...

Olf glass work was really nicer that what we find those days "made in china"...

Lucy Corrander : Photos said...

Makes you want to put things in the dishes.

DUTA said...

'Nice' is an understatement. Maybe 'exquisite' is a better word.Your grandma's dish has a special beauty and fine shape.

rjerdee said...

Good job with lighting!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful picture -- those old memories are precious~ I have to go visit my kids now to see those old dishes and other memories -- they've already been passed down!

'Tsuki said...

Hi Louise ! I hope everything is fine on your side of the ocean...

By the way, I saw the comment you let on the Defifoto blog... I shall tell you that it is not my personal blog, but a collective one, where all the authors publish a picture by month for a theme we choose all together every begining of the month... ;)

My blog is this one :

http://lunedemaledaumon.blogspot.fr

:D

NitWit1 said...

Ooooh! I have some glassware similar to that from my Mother's possessions

Anonymous said...

Very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Don't you love using a dish that she handled, served on, and cared for. It's like a little connection over time.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh this is beautiful Dimple and very special indeed.
Thank you for your comment on my blog I am willing to give it a try. Thanks Hug B

Laura said...

beautiful and full of memories I'm sure... yes Lamed, last letter in Yisrael...bet first letter in B'reishit:-)

lev... heart.

Anonymous said...

Thank you SO much for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #51… I’m sorry that I am very late coming by to visit your entry. But I have been fighting being sick all week, trying to fend off a virus and haven’t been doing much besides working and sleeping.. I do hope you’ll forgive me and come by tomorrow to share on Weekly Top Shot’s 1st Anniversary!