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"Once we have tasted far streams, touched the gold, found some limit beyond the waterfall, a season changes, and we come back changed but safe, quiet, grateful." Stafford
a better understanding of the world around them and more empathy with the people in it :-)
Lucian Perkins
HMM! Truth Matters!
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My trip to the mountains in high Atlas region
(January – March 1989)
First of all, I ask for your understanding because of the poor image quality, but there is a simple reason: The photo was taken in 1989 and I digitized it about 10 years ago. The camera I had with me at that time was my first own one. It was a nice analog Nikon pocket camera. I wanted to mention this briefly, not that you guys think I recently bought a cheaper camera. I wish I could offer you a better image quality. (Sometimes it's good to look at pictures from a distance. In this case it is highly recommended.)
The longing and love for the mountains accompanied me from the time on when I was in my younger ages. The long-awaited trip to North Africa on a motorbike began in 1989. It was freezing cold in Switzerland when my best friend and I at that time set out for Morocco, our first destination in the north part of Africa. The way led via France, Spain and then by ferry to Morocco. We knew of the diversity of this beautiful Land, which had large desert areas, different sea coasts and high mountains. The mountains of the Atlas fascinated us most, because where can you see snow mountains and wonderful deserts at the same time? The biggest mountains of the high Atlas area are over 4000m above sea level, as high as the Alps in Switzerland. The drive there was very arduous and also very dangerous, because there were practically only bad roads (sand slopes) on this way, without any safety precautions. An accident there would have been terrible, far away from civilization. (At that time there existed neither a smartphone nor a navigation system.) We reached the highest point with our motorbikes at about 2800m above sea level. It took us a whole day to get there and back to our starting point. We only met a handful of people on the whole way. The view from up there was so impressive and beautiful and it strengthened my close connection with nature and especially with the mountain world. This photo was taken on the way to the highest point, when we drove through the last small village, or what is left of it. This trip to the biggest mountains in Morocco is deeply engraved in my memory and it still moves me today as it did then. To be dependent on one another, to go through thick and thin, to help one another, can rely one hundred percent on each other, to forego safety and comfort and to be real friends - all of this has shaped my life to this day. I am so infinitely grateful that I dared this great adventure with my best friend I ever had when I was a young man. We both came home healthy to Switzerland, crossing also Algeria and Tunisia, after thousands of kilometers by motorbikes...and life goes on...
I thought for a long time whether I should share my personal story and this picture with you or not? But I found that I should do it for all of my dear friends I got on flickr. It's a part of me, of my younger years, when I traveled the world carefree and uncomplicated. Finally, it was my wish to share this story with all of you. I was able to learn so much from it and it were my children who kept asking me what I had experienced on this trip and on others as well. Thank you for listening.
By the way: I have remained a passionate Biker to this day and I love to drive into the mountains of the Swiss Alps.
Sometimes I look back at my life and I'm seriously impressed that I'm still alive.
At the time when I set out to discover the world, this song was a great success and tells of the trip to foreign countries. I remember like it was just yesterday. I have tears in my eyes ...
Desireless - Voyage Voyage (Lyrics)
The next time you stand inside a cathedral, look around at the walls and ceiling and imagine, as they once did, that you are glimpsing the entire created universe with Christ’s altar at the centre. In the sanctuary, a word that literally means ‘holy place’, they created a place of safety and asylum for all who enter. This has been true of churches since the end of the Roman Empire, and it is essential to the spirit of a cathedral: it is for the people. The living stones (lapides vivi) of the verse from 1 Peter that heads this chapter were understood to be a holy house, or sanctuary, where the Church universal is undivided. In fact, the earliest understanding of the meaning of Church is that it is all people, whether they know it or not. All human beings are one organism striving for a way to find their way home.
-BEAUTY AWAKENING BELIEF How the medieval worldview inspires faith today, Jon M. Sweeney
Long ago, in the ancient city of Athens, there lived a wise and just ruler named King Cecrops. He was known throughout Greece for his fairness and his love for his people.
One day, the king learned that a powerful enemy army was marching towards Athens with the intent of conquering the city. Fearing for the safety of his people, Cecrops consulted with the gods and asked for their help.
Athena, the goddess of wisdom, heard the king's prayers and decided to aid him. She appeared before him in a vision and instructed him to build a temple in her honor on the Acropolis.
The king followed Athena's instructions and the temple was built in record time. Athena then appeared before Cecrops once more, this time in the flesh, and taught him the art of war and strategy. She trained him in the ways of the battlefield, showing him how to best use his limited resources to defeat the enemy army.
With Athena's guidance, King Cecrops led his army to victory against the invaders. The city of Athens was saved from destruction, and the king was hailed as a hero.
In gratitude, Cecrops declared Athena the patron goddess of Athens, and her temple on the Acropolis became the center of the city's spiritual and intellectual life. For centuries to come, Athena's wisdom and guidance would continue to shape the destiny of Athens and inspire people throughout Greece to seek knowledge, justice, and wisdom.
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...at the British Bird of Prey Centre, Carmarthenshire. As part of the flying display, the birds take off and land in amongst the crowd, so one can get an idea of their size and beauty at close hand, as well as understanding how quiet they are in flight. The one flew past about 1.5 metres away!
Snowy Owls are nomadic, migratory birds to the UK, and are more likely to be seen during very cold spells in winter in the north of Scotland.
It Makes Life So Much Better, giving more opportunities for friendship, sharing special occasions, travel, learn, play, and explore together. Many times it gives us the opportunity to understand and enjoy different traditions and become more aware of the need to reach out and embrace our differences which life is all about. The more we know and understand the better it is for us and others. Sharing knowledge and friendship gives us more reason to be happy. Together is always better than alone!
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If we keep dividing ourselves, our world won't make it. We need desperately for politicians, businesses, arts groups, and everyone possible to come together and give the message that we have to look after one another and our planet; if we do not, we most certainly lose. How much stronger can my message be?
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Understanding my roll.
When our first grandchild was born, my son’s family was stationed at NAS Pax River Maryland. We made the drive from Indiana to Maryland as often as possible and they the reverse. August was a beautiful baby boy who looked and acted like every other baby…like a little humanoid who had lots of intake and the smelliest of outgo. When it comes to babies…until they are old enough and can be responsible for their own head and neck, well let’s just say that holding one makes me as nervous as being wrapped up like a mummy utilizing live Boa constrictors! Scratch that as it is an exaggeration…I would prefer the boa’s!
I do not remember his exact age but I would guess it was around a year and a half old and they were in town for a visit. It was a beautiful spring/summer day and August and I were walking around the front yard, just exploring and enjoying time together. As we walked hand in hand, we came upon a bush. I have no idea what type of bush it was, even though it was part of our landscaping. It was both yellow and green, the type that looked a bit sharp but wasn’t.
We stopped and were looking at the bush when August without a word spoken looked up into my eyes. Instantly I knew his question and I said “You can touch it.” He gently reached out and started feeling the texture of a single branch, and smiled. It was at that exact moment, as if hit by lightning, that I felt like a grandfather for the first time…accepting responsibility for one of my roles in his life, to assist with discovery.
Fast forward seven years and I am at Custer SP photographing bison when I notice this little one. Its nose was inches from the ground and a few feet away from a lone blue flower. It moved from side to side, eyed fixed on the flower as if it was wondering what it was…a bit curious, a bit hesitant. A few seconds passed before it worked up the courage to approach the flower. When it bowed down to ascertain its fragrance, I took this photo.
Watching this bison reminded me of the thrill, the absolute blessing of discovery…making this shot a personal favorite from this trip!
Photo taken 22 May, 2023.
Teilhard's theology was, in a sense, Franciscan Christology now seen through the lens of modern science and evolution. When Teilhard discovered Duns Scotus's notion of the primacy of Christ through the Sicilian Franciscan Father Allegra, he exclaimed: “There is the theology of the future!”16 With Teilhard I began to appreciate the critical role evolution plays in shifting the understanding of God from static to dynamic, from eternal presence to God of the future. Understanding Jesus as the Christ could only make sense in light of evolution, if indeed Incarnation and creation are one and the same act of God's self-giving love.
-Birth of a Dancing Star From Cradle Catholic to Cyborg Christian, Ilia Delio, OSF
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Understanding light and dark using an apple iPhone. Walking through the back alleys of Edinburgh, SCOTLAND. Photowalk with Apple, Edinburgh.
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[j]ust as the myths still live on in ghostly life as fables after they have died as real meaning, so the old rhythmic consciousness of Nature (it should rather be called participation than a consciousness) lives on as the tradition of metrical form. We can only understand the origin of metre by going back to the ages when men were conscious, not merely in their heads, but in the beating of their hearts and the pulsing of their blood—when thinking was not merely of Nature, but was Nature herself.
-Owen Barfield, Poetic Diction, 157.
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C.S. Lewis
On New Year's Eve the whole world celebrates the fact that a date changes. Let us celebrate the dates on which we change the world.
Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Koizumu Yagumo (小泉八雲) is a pseudonym of Patric Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) who was born in Lafcada island, Greece to an Irish father and a greek mother. He emigrated to the USA and worked as journalist. He came to Japan as correspondent, visited Matsue, had a Japanese wife from a Samurai family in Matsue, and lived in this Samurai house. Koizumi is the family name of his wife. Yagumo means Izumo province.
He cancelled the correspondent contract, worked as writer and English lecturer, naturalised to Japan and died in Tokyo.
He was a pioneer Japanologist who developed a deep understanding of Japanese cultures. His best known work is "Kwaidan (怪談 spooky stories)" which is a collection of Japanese folk tales on ghosts and spectres.
His former residence is now converted to a museum for his achievements.
I took my myself down to the mouth of Loch Lomond for the last days of summer, lots of people enjoying the Loch late in the evening. You can see the side of Ben Lomond. Have a great weekend.
You have to be able to afford a Porsche and not necessarily park between piles of scrap metal.
Seen in the old town centre of Wetzlar
Artwork installation above a Liverpool Street. The goal behind this initiative is to raise awareness and understanding, encouraging discussion around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism.
Oh, Great Spirit who dwells in the sky,
Lead us to the path of peace and understanding.
Let all of us live together as brothers and sisters.
Our lives are so short here,
Walking upon Mother Earth's surface.
Let our eyes be opened to all the blessings you have given us.
Please hear my prayers, Oh, Great Spirit.
My understanding of the habits of eagles has increased during the last few years of photographing them. One aspect I have noticed is they are pretty good about judging where they land although once in a while they will attempt to land on the very top of green trees in the warm months and their landing strip is too light to hold them.
This eagle looks like he is testing the strength of this branch. As adult eagles typically weigh between 10-14 pounds they do need a base that is fairly strong. Imagine putting a 10 pound bag of flour on a branch and it gives you an idea of what they need to feel safe.
(Photographed near Cambridge, MN)
One day, may we all meet together
in the light of understanding.
(Malcolm X)
Smile on Saturday! :-) - LIT by CANDLELIGHT
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Our local Baptist church, one of the old dissenters of the Reformation, the Protestant Left, if you will. This building, a simple hall, goes back to the 18th century. Religious dissent had always been dominant in our village - the Anglicans, the church not of but above the people, was pushed by landlords into the village. You can sit here and talk, and there are these playground items. What do you make of them? It is clear that this congregation is not simply offering spiritual deliverance to their own flock, they are rather offering a service to the whole community: there is a mother and toddler group, coffee mornings, meetings of the local history group and a dedicated service to the many (mainly Muslim) refugees in our village. If public "relevance" is a criterion for what a church parish should have, then the Baptists are relevant in our village. Relevant, but very small, and with an ever growing average age in the congregation. The plastic slides outside the entrance to the building become gate keepers - keeping out "irrelevance" or the fate that happened to the Methodists here, the closure of the church. Do people care? The property developers do, very much so. Leica M Mono, Voigtlander CS 2.2/50.
Falco sparverius male carrying Jerusalem Cricket (or Potato Bug) of genus Stenopelmatus,
San Luis Obispo Co., California
I happened onto a kestrel nest site while I was patiently watching some other birds at a nest nearby. I went back regularly in May and watched as the adults occasionally brought back food for the nestlings. At the earlier stages both male and female adult would perch like this briefly before going into the nest hole, enabling at least a brief look at what they were carrying. Mostly Jerusalem Crickets (which are mainly nocturnal to my understanding!). During later stages of feeding the nestlings, there was no pausing at this ledge, so I was hopelessly uncertain what was coming in, as well as being stymied for photography.
the great Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, Spain, once a symbol of a deeper understanding between religions. May it stand for my wish for a peaceful Easter to those who celebrate it
© Reza Ghasemi
Nature is an art created by God while its understanding is an art formed by humankind.
Peace? check. Love? Got it. Understanding? Sometimes but not usually. Tolerance is more common, but Understanding is, understandably, hard to come by.
Sorry, not trying to preach. But I always try to tie my titles and stories in with my insatiable desire to drop pop culture references.
Listen
Of
Wave
Energy!
Taking pictures a tool (camera), not a photographer.
The choice of tool limits the possibilities.
Experience allows him (instrument) less and less to limit their capabilities.
The ability to see is given only when the observer allows ...
The moment of observation is the real find ...
Training and mastering it defies. Training leads to poor imitations of the original.
Often the result should ripen, like wine. Although time is the understanding of the mind, therefore it is very speculative.
The meaning of all this is the process!
Find someone who inspires shooting the camera!
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Often we are visited by thoughts that may reveal something unknown ... Our mind many times tries to solve a problem with known methods ... This is its main mistake! The path of the heart opens the doors that appear in our path. It is a pity that not everyone has the courage to insert the keys that are always with us ...
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