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, November 9, 2012

Classic in Black and White

For some reason this parked car looks like it is going REALLY fast!


To see a color version click here.

20 comments:

Dragonstar said...

I like your black and white version better than the colour - it has more shine :)

Gemma Wiseman said...

The shine and reflection are so dramatic!

Serline said...

Great shiny effect! Have a great weekend!

HansHB said...

A great capture, - so good in B&W!

Kay L. Davies said...

Fabulous photo, Louise, and I'll bet it could go really fast, too. The angle of your photo, with the front wheels higher than the back ones, does give it an air of speed. Beautifully done.
K

Anonymous said...

Almost looks like a mirage...all shimmery

Vane M. said...

Nossa, o efeito sobre as linhas ficou show! Um abraço!

O mirante da imagem

Anonymous said...

Great photo. This would look good up on my wall. :) Very cool!

Laura said...

ooooooh shiny!!! I do hope you will join me and many others in creating a gratitude word quilt this year...information about the quilt and how to participate is at the top of my blog:-)

rjerdee said...

Wow, that is one clean and shiny car or some kind of magic in your hands (and eyes), Louise!

Maggie May said...

That beautiful gleaming car is like a mirror. It does give the impression of speed.
Maggie X

Nuts in May

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Yes - it shimmers! Very nice.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I love the reflection and it looks very cool in black and white Dimple. Awesome. B

Chris said...

Hi Louise, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

DUTA said...

I must confess that at first sight, it looked to me like a car hit by a rocket And then, I saw the black, the white, and the shiny parts and... I liked it.

RobertN said...

Beautiful composition!
God bless you!

Lucy Corrander - M2 Photos said...

Either that, or it's melting!
* * *
I'm gradually letting people know I've moved my blog 'Message in a Milk Bottle' to a new URL -

http://messageinamilkbottle2.blogspot.co.uk/

- where it is now known as M2.
If you would like to - please do re-follow there!
Lucy

Buttons Thoughts said...

Hi Dimple Hug. B

Unknown said...

I think it's from the shine.

Leovi said...

Really lovely. A true work of art.