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Today was an amazing day. I have seen the statue of liberty many times and have taken many pictures of it. I must say, however that this is, by far the best shot I have ever taken. I love the perspective of this shot. The people in this photograph make it very special.
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Taken for Assignment 52, Perspective challenge (#6 for the week for interestingness)
Portrait of my precious Dade County Pine. It is the tallest tree in my yard. It reaches high into the sky, and is very old and very strong. It took a lightning strike 3 years ago, and saved my house from burning down. We had many electrical items "fried" and mirrors cracked and all sorts of weird stuff, from the electricity- but no fire. The poor tree is quite scarred and damaged, but still alive. I touch it and thank it every day. I called out arborists to check it, and they kept saying, "He's a big guy, he's a big guy. Maybe he'll be okay." I hope he will. Some of the upper branches are still dying off from the lightning strike. I love the reslience of this tree, and it's protective nature and strength.
South Florida used to be full of Dade County Pines, but many of them died after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Their root systems were damaged by all the debris that hit the ground around them. My three Dade County pines had their root systems protected by my deck that surrounds them, and they lived. Now they are rare survivors. I sure hope this one makes it.
Taken 1/10/10, Uploaded 1/10//10, #0628, enhanced, cropped, slightly long exposure at twilight, Topaz Denoise
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I had the opportunity to travel to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic last year and while walking on the beach past all of the lounge chairs and sunbathing tourists, Grace and I came upon these two men from the local community that stopped by the beach for a little fishing. All they had was a plastic soda bottle with some string wrapped around it and a small hook on the end. They took turns wading out into the surf and throwing the baited hook about 20 feet in front of them. It only took them about 30 minutes to catch several small fish to take home for dinner. After talking with them for a bit I asked if I could take a picture and he was happy to pose with his catch.
My perspective is that what many people initially judge as being a sad and desperate situation is not the same view point taken by those living and experiencing life as shown in the pictures. The smile is real because this man is thankful for a meal and knows that this beach and others nearby will produce another meal tomorrow. "To really know a man is to walk a mile in his shoes"... I realized a long time ago that I can't do this, but I can spend time listening to his words, lending my hand along side his while working, and to sit in his home and share a simple meal... even knowing that what he serves me might mean that he goes hungry tomorrow, but to do so is a great honor in most societies. Over the years I have been humbled to the point of tears by the simple acts of love shown by people blessed with a greater appreciation of family, happiness and contentment than most of us will ever know much less ever understand. With that, I am excited to be visiting many new friends in Kenya shortly and to be able to share this experience with my wife....
An interesting perspective of two really strange palm trees in front of In-n-Out.
2. Perspective. Things that are close are big. Things that are far away are little. Yes -- that's an over-simplification. But you get the idea, right?
I was doing pretty good until I got to the middle and looked down between the cracks... and the cables dipped below 3 feet so I could no longer hold onto them.... not wanting to be the only tall white guy in the middle of the bridge crying out for his Mommy I puckered up and kept those feet moving... small steps, but still moving... :)
The perspective that I am referring to is how easy the crossing looked from the hillside before we reached the bridge and how completely different everything looked and felt while standing in the middle of the swinging bridge. The warning signs said not to have more than 8 people on it at a time and right about the time we reached the middle where I could no longer touch the steel cables several young men jumped on the bridge from the far side causing more swinging action and walked quickly towards us. I guess thats where the pucker part kicked in.... :) Somehow we moved to one side and let them pass... I don't remember that part clearly as I was focused on the rocks and rushing water below... :P
I find it's easy for our perspective to become skewed in our daily lives as well when we don't have a solid anchor from which we can draw strength during challenging times... I think it's good to examine our anchor from time to time... :)
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"Perspective"
A little perspective when it comes to Horizons. Numbers mean a lot to me. So I look for things that personally relate. Anyone who reads this will now know. This is the first time in 3 years I have revealed this. One, anything that stands out in the foreground as one thing, means you. Or I. Standing alone. Appreciating what life has given us. Two things means my wife and I, or you and yours...etc. Three things means the holy trinity. Four things means my 4 children. Five things means the family I was raised in. Six things means my family. A flock of birds..too many to count...my friends I love dearly. Every detail in Horizons has meaning for me personally. Every moment I capture and share. I do not take these just for me anymore, I take these for all those that has family and friends that feel the same way I do. Just that simple word called Love.. Those you would like to share the moment with. So thank you for "liking" Horizons. Thank you all for the nice comments. And thank you for letting me share how I see the world. Through the eyes of a child, filled with wonder and awe.
if you look at one side of the story, you run the risk of limiting thoughts and imagination with your knowledge.
question, engage and push!
Taken in my favorite local coffee shop: www.redrockcoffee.org