The Circle of Life (Page 2): Hey, Karl. Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. I appreciate the kind words. :thumbup: If I have been able to make even one viewer stop and take...

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

Karl P wrote:

Good morning

I have seen a shot like this before and turned it off thinking I didn't like it

I have read your post and studied the shot (not in a technical way) and WOW how powerful is that

This has really provided some fuel to put into presentations etc - many thanks for your post

Karl

Hey, Karl. Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. I appreciate the kind words. :thumbup:

If I have been able to make even one viewer stop and take a second or even third look and stop and think, then I count that photo as a success.

There are some photos that don't require any accompanying words and then there are others.

I've been sitting on this one for a couple of years. I took it at a relatives wedding. Grab the shot on the way to photograph the bride and groom after the ceremony.

I've worked on it a couple of times (half-heartedly) with no success. When I sat down with it the other night, well everything came together, the photo and the quote.

Glad you liked the results. :D

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

Georgie wrote:

Sad but true. I hope that bird had a lovely life.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Georgie. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

sweta wrote:

This happens not only with birds but also with human being.. it feels very sad but true.

Thanks for looking and commenting, sweta. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

Fergus wrote:

That photo really backs up Paul VI's quote.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Fergus. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

Treepusher wrote:

Carpe diem, all the way! Good shot.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Treepusher. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

nakipie223 wrote:

Judging from the condition of the bird, the grass probably died several times.

Thanks for looking and commenting, nakipie. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

HEART wrote:

Live til you die?? Dying is overrated.

Thanks for looking and commenting, HEART. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

Camshy wrote:

Yep.. great shot, never know when your number is up.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Camshy. I appreciate it. :thumbup:

Al

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

xphotog1 wrote:

Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.
--Pope Paul VI

Ah, but there are many, many tomorrows,depending on how much one has to learn. Besides, what comes after all our tomorrows is so much more awesome that it makes this life look like hell-which many people think it is.

by the way, good shot! :mrgreen: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ken W Loc: Long Island Ny

I try to pass advice like that to my teenagers every day. Ken

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

amyinsparta wrote:

Ah, but there are many, many tomorrows,depending on how much one has to learn. Besides, what comes after all our tomorrows is so much more awesome that it makes this life look like hell-which many people think it is.

by the way, good shot! :mrgreen: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Hey, Amy. Here's to all of those tomorrow ahead of you.:-D :-D

Thanks for looking and commenting. I appreciate the kind words and the three thumbs up. :D :-D :thumbup:

Al

Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

xphotog1 wrote:

Took this one at a wedding a few years ago. Had no idea what I was going to do with it.

You say you cut your grass today. Why not come on down and cut mine tomorrow? :?: :?: :lol: :lol:

Thanks for looking and commenting Hal81. I appreciate your kind words. :thumbup:

Al

It would take me about two months to get there on my tractor. Your grass would be up as high as your armpits by then. :lol: :lol:

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

Hal81 wrote:

It would take me about two months to get there on my tractor. Your grass would be up as high as your armpits by then. :lol: :lol:

OK, OK. I'll let you off the hook this time. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Al

rcirr Loc: Gilbert, Arizona

xphotog1 wrote:

Howdy rcirr, glad you took the time to look and comment on my shot. I appreciate the kind words. :thumbup:

You said that you are ambivalent about the photo because it is a little depressing. In my books that means the photo is a success because it did arouse an emotion.

I took a quick look at some of your posts. I really liked the shots from Disneyland. Keep up the good work. :thumbup:

Al

First, thank you for your kind comments.
Secondly, you are absolutely correct, the image is a success. If I didn't make that clear I apologize. I knew you were trying to evoke emotion and your picture certainly did!

xphotog1 Loc: Lubbock, TX

rcirr wrote:

First, thank you for your kind comments.
Secondly, you are absolutely correct, the image is a success. If I didn't make that clear I apologize. I knew you were trying to evoke emotion and your picture certainly did!

rcirr, no apology necessary. I understood what you were saying. :D

I have a thick skin. Any comments or critisisms on any of my photos are always welcome.

Al