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"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known." 1 Corinthians 13:12
This was a surprise, a picture I took on a lark, holding the camera over the rail and hoping it took what I wanted. A rather calm day on the bay, the calm before the storm, broken clouds overhead, massive storm clouds on the horizon, enough sun peaking through the cloud breaks to make an ever changing palate of picture possibilities, boat and mast reflections on the still Marina waters, Sea Lion images mirrored in the bay as they slept on large mooring buoys, sea birds flying in unison with their upside down water reflections,
The shot above was interesting to the eye, could not look through the view finder as I had to hold the camera over the rail and click. It is of a gangway going from wharf level down to water level walkways in the Marina. Reflections of beauty, thoughtful reflections, mental and physical reflections that flow and intermingle with one another, one being the catalyst for the other. This picture to me shows physically how reflecting on our walks can be. One person is walking down, not neccessarily a bad thing, while in the reflection that same walk down for one, is a walk up for the other. Or perhaps when I thought I was walking down, in the long view I was truly walking up. Life is strange and funny, we all are part of it, and all those ups and downs, lefts and rights, highs and lows, tears of laughter, and of loss, and even those times we have fallen in the water, we are who we are because of it all.
"There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. . ."Ecclesiastes 3:1
Welcome to PICTURE PERFECT
a weekly photo-blog
rules (not that anyone pays them the slightest bit of attention) for the newbies
Each week a theme will be posted up on Wednesday, and you are invited to put up your best picture
ONE and ORIGINAL,
not off the internet,
then post a comment on PICTURE PERFECTS PAGE
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so that everyone can link to your page and see your pic.
By all means mention your camera and lens used!
Open that page for viewing for all...and visit as many as you can!
The entries will close at midnight on Friday.
Most importantly....have fun out there!
(Rules borrowed from Picture Perfects page! Thank you Heather)
This is so amazing. I needed to see this today. Reflections on water mirror life.......sometimes they make it look even better
ReplyDeleteLike baptism falling in the water can be what we need to cleanse the old so we can move forward toward the new ....here's to new beginnings and reflections of the old.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture! And my gosh what wonderful thoughts. We are who we are for all those ups and downs and lefts and rights.... Sure is difficult to be thankful for some of those things at the time BUT after reading this I guess we really should be. Love the thoughts John. Another great post you share with us all. (Good music ~ haven't heard this before ~ enjoyed it)
ReplyDeleteIf all our walks were up we'd reach heaven before our time. I love the music you chose to exhibit your piece with. Beautiful music, beautiful word, beautiful photo. Can't ask for anything better!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Absolutely amazing! John you naild it with your picture, and words. Love your music. A good choice.
ReplyDeleteHei John
ReplyDeleteGreat pic, great words!
Well done. Like your entry.
Have a super 2008. Rii :)
Mine's up as well...
Great shot and words. I like that you didn't see what you had taken til afterwards...symbolic. Usually we don't know what we are doing until after the fact, when we "reflect" back on it....
ReplyDeleteI had to turn my head around to figure it out at first. Anyway, wonderful pic and narrative, as always.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course we need the peace, the calmed wind, the still waters to be able to see the reflections.
ReplyDeleteVery thought provoking post and a lovely abstract image.
wonderful words and what a great picture John...love the music too!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot ! yes,life is very starnge and funny, like a roller-coaster, has it's up and down..
ReplyDeleteGreat Photo John! I like the music too =)
ReplyDeleteLove the scriptures..So true how we see as if through a mirror..we all share lifes up and downs but we only know in part. The photo really emphasizes that..Reminds me of a busy expressway with exits and entrances and your not sure if you are coming or going. The music adds that extra touch..makes you really think. Great job John!
ReplyDeleteAs with each week you are here you touch me in so many ways! Thanks..love this picture!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pic... and thought provoking words... darn you for making me think in the evening, lol... job well done...
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful blog, so eloquently put.
ReplyDeleteFianally! this is one awesome picture!!!!!! Well worth the effort it took to find it.
ReplyDeleteVery thought provoking! Nice pic awesomely done...
ReplyDeletehmmmm; what am I doing wrong? I cannot see the picture :-(
ReplyDeleteNice pic Dr.O..good music to...siggghhh
ReplyDeleteGreat picture! Here is a saying I came across recently, be yourself ~ everyone else is taken, very thought provoking, for me anyways, goes along with your theme, we are who we are.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo, the thoughts and the verses, John. Ecclesiastes 3:1 is one of my favorites. Wonderful choice of songs also. You are very blessed to live in Monterey... I don't think you can leave the house and not capture a beautiful shot somewhere.
ReplyDeleteBtw... I don't know if you've noticed my comments here and there on the PPF entries... but I'm linking another blog for this week's 'Reflections' theme since I did a similar subject already. I'm taking this week off for that reason. Hope you'll stop by and take a look if you haven't already seen it.
http://oarafn1.multiply.com/journal/item/5/Life_Reflects_Back_At_You?replies_read=44
Love the picture, Love the background, Love the music !!! You take such care and it is always an anticipation for me to see what you have done !!!
ReplyDeleteIt all goes so well together, the music, photo, and blog entry - it's amazing! Thank you so, so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletesome of my favorite shots have come when I'm not looking where I'm pointing. LOL, maybe they aren't really MY shots then (shrug) anyway... this one is very cool.
ReplyDeleteWow, great picture!!!! Thanks John ;-0
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing picture. Mine's up. Feel free to come by and take a look. http://bikergirl279.multiply.com/journal/item/122/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Reflection
ReplyDeleteWonderful, John...the pic and the thoughts! Let's hope we're all on the way up this year!!
ReplyDeletewonderful shot. I thought at first it was 2 bridges, the reflection seems so real. I love the words that you posted to go along with the picture. Made me see the photo in a whole new light.
ReplyDeleteHere's to moving always onward and Upward! :)
Great picture with a great text.
ReplyDeleteI wish you A Happy New Year.
This time mine is also ready.
Johnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ... wish I can make it by today for PPF. Good job, John. Yep. Happy Nu Year and my birthday was the same day. Enjoy your weekend as the way you want to be :)
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome words you have written here with your picture. I am speechless. TY for the visit to my site, it is very much appreciated.. lilangelwolf
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! I had to get a closer look to see what it was. Once I got it sized up, It really caught my eye.
ReplyDeleteHey stranger! VERY cool shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow! Great shot! Wonderful take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
lovely deep words
ReplyDeletegreat photo john
hugsss my dear friend xxxxx
Lovely words to go with a great picture. I agree - all of our ups and downs, left and rights, bring us to who and where we are now.
ReplyDeleteMine is up if you have a chance.
love your refections--great job getting your photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. Thanks for taking the time to visit and comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture ... the words were truly beautiful!! Certainly gave me thought for reflection! Thanks for stopping in on mine!
ReplyDeleteI love your picture and I love your blog and I love what you wrote, so eloquently ....and I love your background!
ReplyDeletegreat take on the theme ,,,one of the best that I have seen,,,,,have a wonderful evening!
Wonderful picture, lovely words, helpful quotes, soothing music -- Thank you once more!
ReplyDeletegreat shot! goes perfectly with the theme!
ReplyDeleteSo cool John, very clever! I'm not a green person, but this background with the trees and growth, and then the color green on your boxes....is fantastic! This is Dani by the way...new ID. Take care and hope to participate next week.
ReplyDelete"Life is strange and funny, we all are part of it, and all those ups and downs, lefts and rights, highs and lows, tears of laughter, and of loss, and even those times we have fallen in the water, we are who we are because of it all. " ............ How beautiful! Your thoughts so beautifully expressed through your words are SOOOOOOOO fitting for this wonderful the image !
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting mine too . I appreciate your kind compliment..... I also wrote a reply to you about the "lens flare" thing . :)
Have a beautiful, reflective week!
Great picture, John. But it's your words...your words are what really strike me. Your thoughts and writings are so profound and enriching. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for commenting on mine =)
Awwwwwsomme!! "u does words sooo good"... :} just makes your photos all the 'mo betta'.
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot......serendipity!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat words to go with your shot!!!!