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.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Autumn Scenes for Ruby Tuesday


Red tractor 

Red dewberry leaves


Red pyracantha berries

"Red" fir, aka Douglas fir
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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Yellow Blossom


 I didn't look it up,
But I think it is a buttercup!

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Bench & Reflections

I was driving to work recently with benches on my mind. I needed a bench for RuneE's meme! Then- Hooray!-I saw this one in front of a business that has yoga classes.



It's a pretty bench in a nice setting, even if it is on one of the busiest streets in my little town. I pulled over quickly and made these snaps. The last one is right out of the camera, but I edited the other two a little.


As I was preparing to post them , I noticed the reflection - Sweet! Palm trees and bamboo on the bench, and trees reflected in the window! So this is my post for Visual Norway's Bench of the week and James's Weekend Reflections.



Visit their blogs to see more benches and reflections, just click the links above. Hope everyone has a great day!
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