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You guys are amazing! Looking at your photos, learning from your perspectives has been a tremendous motivation for me and while there are some of you I have just stumbled across, there are also some of you I have been lucky enough to follow a few years.
Seeing your new pictures is refreshing, but has become comforting and always helps dislodge me from my photographic rut.
So, thank you for taking the moment to look through my pictures and I highly look forward to seeing your new work!
Photo taken near Meeker, Colorado
Iceland, Kerlingarfjoll Hot springs, Sep. 21
Iceland is a beautiful place and attracts a lot of photographers. As a consequence, many great scenes are so worn out that it's almost awkward to stand in the middle of all the photographers and take "your version" of the same picture.
I admit, I couldn't resist from time to time. :) But the feeling afterwards is always... meh. The result is a photo from your perspective in the literal sense (physical) and not in the way you see things.
Which would you think is harder to do: create the Universe from scratch, or to resurrect yourself from the dead?
There is a bit of woods that surround our yard that had not been managed in many years before Joyce and I were married… one side of the property would have been best described as a thicket, next to impossible to walk through. There were what seemed to be hundreds of spindly young pines and sweet gum stretching upwards, competing for the sun. Armed with shovels, rakes, an axe, and chainsaw, I thinned out that undergrowth to leave a healthy forest behind… and was surprised by a few things I found in the process.
A couple of those things were wild dogwoods, though they were in such poor condition that it was difficult to tell for sure they were dogwoods… I left them standing in the hope that they were. This year, I was rewarded, having spared them from the axe… from the healing touch of the Sun, they have been resurrected, and are in glorious bloom this Easter morning, as evidenced here.
Despite such glory, however, the beauty of these dogwoods cannot draw anywhere close to the beauty that is Easter. You may not understand this from your perspective, but as a Christian who is constantly delving into the depths of exactly what that means, especially while firmly ensconced within a post-Christian society, Easter isn’t so much a particular day as it is a reason for life itself… and thus a lifestyle. Jesus stated, “I am the resurrection and life” (John 11:25)… my experience in the Christian life leaves no doubt in that.
In many ways, this world is quite unrecognizable anymore to me, with many determining their own aspect of righteousness, goodness, and morality. Yet, if everyone were left to their own devises with that concern, the remnant of humanity would be left to tribalism, sectarianism, and feudalism. Too late, it’s already that way throughout much of world, with many others thinking that doing “good”, being benevolent, and “coexisting in peace” (whatever that means) is the way life should be. While any of that may be wonderful in some way, there is always a sense of something missing… and that is found only by turning to the source of all beauty, all goodness, all mercy, all justice, all morality, and all wonder… God Himself. If you don’t think so, try defining any of those things outside of a transcendent source… you will find it’s nearly impossible. It is only when we come to terms with forgiveness that we seek His redemption… and in that, joy, as we come face-to-face with our righteousness… which leads to worship, the ultimate safe harbor to place our love. In the midst of that, as the Book of James states, we cannot say we Love God, and not love others… that leaves me no choice but to come to others in the manner of forgiveness, as well as being forgiven… if only all the world would do that.
Is what you “worship” making a difference in your life? The fingerprints of God are seemingly more evident each passing day in the sciences, as it appears some intelligence has tweaked aspects of biology and physics, the very road that Nature leads us to. One of the most astounding verses throughout all of scripture to me is John 20:16, where Jesus called Mary by her name. She had come to anoint his body, but found His tomb empty… That's what makes this verse so powerful; Jesus is the Word that was there from the beginning (John 1:1). His earthly life had been one of power restrained, but now the gloves were off… He had just proved Himself through the resurrection. He was victorious over death and sin… in that moment, there was nothing in Nature over which He didn't prevail. The very Universe would snap at His command, yet He cared enough for Mary, not even a mere speck in that Universe, to reach out to her with heartfelt compassion. She had gone in search of Him, but He found her. In this, Jesus set a precedent that differentiates Christianity from all other religions… because He cares for us all no less than He did Mary. That’s why He went to the cross! God wants us to know Him. God not only allows, but also encourages such a relationship. That’s because Christianity in its truest sense isn’t a religion; it’s a relationship, plain and simple… and it's a relationship that's available to us all. Perhaps it’s time to re-think Easter. For all your “goodness”, your “doing” is of little consequences because what was necessary has already been done. It was finished at the Cross, and it is there that you should leave your burdens.
Here's a wonderful resource to look further into Easter from Greg Laurie... with a humor much like mine and an ability to talk to anyone, you will no doubt find joy in this message... try it and see: www.harvest.org/radio/listen/2016-03-25.html
7 Days of shooting
Week #16
If I had time
Sunday Geometry
If I had time I'd solve this Black Hole puzzle
Time changes inside a black hole.
Black holes are so massive that they severely warp the fabric of spacetime (the three spatial dimensions and time combined in a four-dimensional continuum). For this reason, an observer inside a black hole experiences the passage of time much differently than an outside observer.
Imagine you want to investigate a black hole by shining a light towards it and measuring the time that elapses before the light is reflected back to you. Unfortunately, you will be waiting a very long time—forever, in fact. The light will appear to continually slow down as it approaches the black hole, ultimately reaching a complete dead stop at the event horizon.
Now imagine your colleague Sally is interested in more hands-on investigation of time inside a black hole, and decides to dive towards it. Before she leaves, Sally agrees to flash a light back to you every second. From your perspective, Sally appears to slow down as she approaches the black hole, and the time interval between her flashes of light gradually increases. Additionally, the light she sends back to you gradually gets dimmer and redder.
According to your perspective, Sally never actually descends into the black hole; she will travel more and more slowly as she approaches the event horizon, but you will never actually see her reach “the point of no return.” Time comes to a standstill at the event horizon, such that an outside observer will never really see anything fall inside a black hole. Strangely enough, this even includes the surface of the star that collapsed to form the black hole!
(source Maria Temming, skyandtelescope.com)
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Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks to delegates at the 2010 African Land Forces Summit, May 12, 2010.
Gen. Ward's speech can be viewed online at www.usaraf.army.mil/NEWS/NEWS_100512_ALFS_WARD.html
US Army photos by Barbara Romano 7th JMTC
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks to delegates at the 2010 African Land Forces Summit, May 12, 2010.
Gen. Ward's speech can be viewed online at www.usaraf.army.mil/NEWS/NEWS_100512_ALFS_WARD.html
US Army photos by Barbara Romano 7th JMTC
sitting across from my project advisor in a sticky diner
i'm totally fucked, this guy really knows what he's talking about
he's shot politicians and bombings and historical apartheid movements
he's shot funerals of activists and protests and traditional ceremonies
he's shot some insane shit
i'm so fucked
i've never even taken a photography class
what the hell am i getting into
he rips apart my photographs one after the other
saying, you should have done this
you have so much work to do to even get to a mediocre standard
well i can't even suggest a crop for this one, this is ridiculous
a good photographer doesn't crop, a good photographer shoots it right the first time
this picture is impossible to save, you could edit it for days and it would still be irrelevant
where the hell is your heart in this picture
where the hell is your heart in this picture, maureen
who the hell are the people in this picture? i can't tell anything about them, i can't infer anything about their life
and at the same time, this isn't about identity
photographs can't be about identity
and he said, show me the best photograph that you've ever taken
i pulled it up on the computer screen after ten seconds of internal debate
i didn't want to, i wanted to keep that one for myself but i showed it to him anyway
so i stared at it
and he stared at it
someone on the street walked by with a boombox
we stared at it
with perfect light
and i shot it, how i thought it was right
two thirds one third, aperture set correctly
i had been reading my manuals that day
my iso was right, my light meters were right
he pointed the screen at me, my favorite picture on it
and said, i want you to look at this photograph for three minutes
and when three minutes are over i want you to talk to me for three minutes about why this is an awful photograph
oh god
"............this man is going to kill me"
and eat my self esteem as a condiment on his side salad
well i shot it with a pretty awful, old, malfunctioning lense---
not an excuse, is it true that americans are always making excuses?
maybe, but i don't think that has anything to do with my american-ness
fair enough, he said, i want you to go home and look up these photographers
it's not that i want you to be more like them
i just want you to understand why they are historically significant
yes sir
don't call me sir
yes mam
well, americans have a sense of humor then too, hey
yes, i guess. you know i'm not a photography student right
well, you should have been, not all of your photos are awful, and we're going to make a lot less of them awful, for someone who knows nothing about photography these are okay, but overall you really have a lot of work to do
i didn't send you my best ones
be quiet, you sent me the ones you sent me for a reason, you are proud of them, aren't you?
well, i was proud of them
the way you talk about the people in these images, i know these are important pictures.... TO YOU, but to me they're just pictures, i don't see anything, they mean nothing to me
i think my stomach collapsed when he said that, that hurt, bad
make it talk about what it felt like
instead of relying on your captions to talk about what it felt like
he said, you try to take pictures of everything all at once
you can't take a picture of everything all at once
you can't understand the forest by taking a picture of the forest
you have to understand the forest by taking a picture of a tree
fuck, i feel like a character in mr. holland's opus when you say shit like that
make it talk, maureen, no one's going to give a damn about what this picture means to you because not a person on this earth is looking at it from your perspective but you
people are self centered, he said
and you have to make it mean something to them
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Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks to delegates at the 2010 African Land Forces Summit, May 12, 2010.
Gen. Ward's speech can be viewed online at www.usaraf.army.mil/NEWS/NEWS_100512_ALFS_WARD.html
US Army photos by Barbara Romano 7th JMTC
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
Ward underscores America’s commitment to advance security, stability and peace in Africa
By Army Sgt. Wayne Woolley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, on Wednesday told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance security, stability and peace in Africa.
“We want to listen, we want to learn from your perspectives and we want to be a partner in collaborating to address the challenges you face,” Ward said. “You are our partners and I respect all of you.”
The senior African military leaders gathered for the inaugural African Land Forces Summit for five days of discussions about ways they can form stronger relationships among themselves and with the United States to protect borders, fight extremist groups and collaborate on humanitarian assistance and peace keeping missions.
The summit is sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, which was created last year as a service component command under USAFRICOM.
“We intend for this first African Land Forces Summit to be just the beginning of many more to come where we can gather on a regular basis to share ideas,” Ward said. “We want to ensure the programs and activities we conduct on the continent of Africa are helpful in building your military capacity in ways that support your regional and national interest.”
The best way for the United States military to do that, Ward said, is to listen and respond to the concerns of African military leaders.
“You have seen over the past few years how we do business. Not dictating to you. Not directing you,” Ward said. “But listening to you and then doing our best to do those things you have asked us to do. What you say matters. I hope this summit is proving that to you.”
U.S. Army photo by Barbara Romano
CAPTION: Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, arrives at African Land Forces Summit venue and greets U.S. Army Africa staff prior to speaking with summit delegates.
So this one... I've had this source image on my HD for a while but I couldn't ever figure out a chance to use it. While an extremely striking image with the popping color of the dress there were a few things that made it tough. First in the original she's either exhaling smoke or sticking gum out of her mouth. Second there's a lot of activity going on behind her which as I was painting, made me realize I was starting to "crowd out" the figure in front. Finally I came to realize the use of directed flash made for... difficult lighting choices. While the legs and arms (which I liked how they turned out) had a nice classic framing of dark edges, the lighting was not so easy to discern on her face, dress or a lot of the rest of the image. It's not that it isn't a great photo but that I'm coming to realize two truths of painting: high contrast and left-to-right (or up-and-down) shadow regimes are easy to do. Painting something that is lit from your perspective, unless high contrast can be a bit difficult.
My frustration and a bit of boredom resulted in me shortcutting on the background and on the dress to try and finish it up and getting something that I could salvage. At this point my medium started to congeal and I busted up my fine tip brush. Instead of trying to perfect it I kind of went for a compromise. I still think there are things to like about it but I'm in exploratory mode: I want to keep working towards "something" and so I'm going to prefer getting "reps" instead of trying to polish every last piece. It'll look good filling that one bit of empty wall I have in my living room :P
Unfinished Portrait (May 20th)
Oil on Canvas
24" x 30"
Sensitive Issues
"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience." Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Humans are tender creatures. All of us are. Even though many times we pretend things don’t bother us, many things really do. I remember a situation that began with a phone call late one night from a frantic wife. She called us for help because she and her husband were having a terrible fight and he was packing to leave.
When we arrived at their home, it was chaotic. She was in the living room with the children. They were all very upset and crying. He was in the garage loading his car to leave. Karen tried to comfort her and I talked to him in the garage.
Here is the short version. The husband was the type of person who hid his personal pain beneath a tough exterior. The more hurt and afraid he felt, the more dominant and intimidating he acted. He’d found out weeks earlier that his wife had some physical problems that were pretty serious. He was concerned and told her to go to the doctor. She didn’t. Every time he reminded her she would just brush him off.
On the night of the fight, he became very dominant and forceful with her about another issue. However, what was really bothering him was the thought that she might die. He cherished her and couldn’t stand the thought that her medical problems might be terminal. His fears took over and emotions got out of control.
As we sat with them and talked things out, she watched him sob uncontrollably as he talked about how much he loved her and how afraid he was something might happen to her. She admitted that the reason she didn’t go to the doctor was because the possible cost. As you can see, both were bothered by something and both of their concerns were valid. However, because they didn’t honestly discuss their feelings, the situation nearly ended in tragedy.
I’ve learned over the years that everything matters. Because of that, I am honest about my feelings and sensitive to Karen’s. I realize that when I’m bothered by something Karen says or does, there is usually more to her behavior.
Rather than reacting to what she says, I’ve learned to pursue what is going on with her on a deeper level. On many occasions, this has kept me from reacting with rejection, withdrawal or verbal aggression. It has also caused me to deeply respect the sensitivity of Karen’s heart and my own as well.
Talk It Out | What underlying issues in your relationship are you reluctant to bring to the surface and talk about? This would be a good time to begin a conversation about sensitive issues that really matter and allow your spouse to see it from your perspective.
Walk It Out | Call your spouse at an unexpected time this week, just to say, “I’m thinking of you.” God bless
Lord, keep us close to your heart, so that we see everything in and around us from Your perspective. Then we will not fear because we know that You never make a mistake. Hallelujah, Amen.
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