Today's Picture to Ponder Photos
Sunrise from the top deck of the ship on which I was cruising two weeks ago in the Western Caribbean - En route to the Dominican Republic
The top photo shows clearly the sun and its reflections in the sea, centered between the clear protective panels. The large angular element is one of the structural components of the boat. I like the strong dimension it adds to the photograph.
The dark corners are, I think, from my lens hood protector, creating an interesting framing effect.
The light pole on the left is actually a reflection from the location behind me, with, I think, some other technological elements
that might be reflected from the ceiling. Those who wish to puzzle it out from other photos taken of that portion of the ship from two decks below, can click on TOP DECK 1 and TOP DECK 2
The lower photo is reflecting sunspots, or lens glare. I find it quite fitting for the upcoming Self-Reflecting Queries. I especially like the colors and the angles in the picture.
The Story
Subscribers have been asking to see my cruise photos. I've stated that they were mainly sunrises and a couple of sunsets and not very high quality or all that different to me. And, looking to accommodate the requests I went through the photos again. The top one here today caught my eye and then the second. Following my practice of trusting using those to which I am instinctively attracted, these two photos have become the featured ones for today's Picture to Ponder.
As stated in the description, I found it especially interesting that there was so much going on in each of the images. I'm intrigued with the fact that the objects behind me, not visible to my eye, as I look through the camera, are such an integral part of the photograph and its composition.
In the second photo the "bombardment" of activity of the "hot spots" reminds me of all that I have going on right now, especially as I continue to catch up on programs and calls I missed while I was away.
Today's Self-Reflecting Queries
1. As I reflect on how important the "unseen" in the first photograph becomes so critical to the composition, I ponder my own life and all the unidentified constantly going on in the background of my mind.
Then I look at the sun in the photo and see how it centers the photo and me, reminding me that there is always a quiet place on which to center and get "grounded" even "at sea."
I invite you to look an your life, reflect on and identify your quiet and centering spaces.
Are they places you need to visit, or can you recall and be in them simply through visualization?
2. I discuss "bombardment" in the lower photo. As I spend time with this scene I feel anchored by the strong dark colors and shapes of the translucent panels that are protecting me, keeping me safely on board. The view between is soft, warm and comforting and everything seems to hold together and move in a forward direction.
I invite you to, once again, reflect on your life. Can you see your direction? What are the strengths in your life? Your supports?
As always have fun with this, and why not share in the COMMENTS section following this post on the blog.
More Cruise Photos - Sculpture in Key West
In the last issue when I mentioned J Seward Johnson's ICONS OF HISTORY sculpture exhibit in the Custom House in Key, I promised you more photos. You can see them now in the SCULPTURE SET on my FlickR pages.
Upcoming Programs
Speaking of reflecting on inner selves and outer selves, my dear friend Adela Rubio is launching the Self Care Mastery Revolution teleseminar series featuring
15 experts over a 15 week period. You can claim your spot now in this f*r*e*e* program - See SELF-CARE
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