Olaide
Wisdom
Posted by Olaide (Fort Collins, United States) on 26 July 2007 in Food & Cuisine and Portfolio.
Once again, I want to thank you all my friends for your words of encouragement on this blog. Indeed, i consider myself fortunate to be able to relate with you all. My passion and hobby is photo art. I've tried to merge this with my spiritual life in order to see Him more. The result is a great understanding of my (our) creator.
Seeing God in every day life is a marvellous experience. Todays shot is tittled Wisdom and i chose an egg to represent this subject. Ruminate with me and you will know why.
The scripture says, Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor.
Shakara from London, United Kingdom
Lovely words straight out of the good book. I stare at this picture and a lotof thoughts come to mind ... creation , shape , vunerability ..let me stop .. Well done
26 Jul 2007 7:11am
tengtan from Melbourne, Australia
Thought provoking and creative shot. If I may, I'd go inter-faith and say: Zen.
26 Jul 2007 7:58am
@tengtan: accepted.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
b/w makes the egg even more striking.thanks for sharing:)
26 Jul 2007 8:50am
badala from Leiria, Portugal
It's a nice image. Sometimes the simplest ideas work very well.
26 Jul 2007 8:53am
Sriram from Chennai, India
Simple minimal subject with superb tones!
Brilliant, Olaide!
26 Jul 2007 8:58am
Phil from Therwil, Switzerland
Niche way to prove that there is more than just black and white...
26 Jul 2007 9:41am
Cathie et Michel from Paris, France
very good idea, simple and original, good photo
26 Jul 2007 9:56am
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Excelent shot, great framing and composition
26 Jul 2007 10:13am
daniel kurniawan from solo, Indonesia
great ide and original.. i can learn more abut this from you Olaide :p
26 Jul 2007 10:24am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I agree with PhotoSam, I'ts simply beautiful :)
26 Jul 2007 11:11am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Wow, the technical aspects of your photo are so simple and so very effective. Your narrative is both self-disclosing and profound. Both image and words go together well. "In the beginning was the Word..."
26 Jul 2007 12:08pm
Anthony from Singapore, Singapore
Seriously, urs is the first foto i seen taken with an egg...but...it is attractive...deep...although simple
Well Done!
26 Jul 2007 1:45pm
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Wonderful simple capture and wonderful words. Thank you for sharing them
26 Jul 2007 1:49pm
Celialee from Kyoto, Japan
To be able to understand would probably be one of the hardest things to do. Love your photo.
26 Jul 2007 1:53pm
armin from Berlin, Germany
hey ...i think your view is not so simple as some think ..i saw last 20 photography ...differently, unusually,heavey,
thoughtful ... & ... & but not simple, even this photo
26 Jul 2007 3:21pm
@armin: you are right. One has to look beyond the image and tries to merge the image with the words. Most times, my pictures speak in parables. Maybe because I am a deep thinker. In shot, I hope you see more than the pictures and words. Thanks for your visit my wise friend.
Julio Pulido from Barcelona - Sant Boi, Spain
Minimalista y bonita foto, la luz perfecta.
26 Jul 2007 4:48pm
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Simple and very interesting shot bro. BRILLIANT!!!! Now i am thinking should i experiment with the egg or make the omelette for now as i am damn hungry LOL!!!!
26 Jul 2007 6:20pm
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey Olaide--minimal shot--maximum result--billy
26 Jul 2007 9:22pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
You have a knack of pulling spritual and universal truths from the simplest of things, which is masterful, as the simple turns out to be more complex than first glance. Excellent work.
26 Jul 2007 10:09pm
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
Yes it is a marvellous experience pal! Nice shot. so simple but says so much! :)
26 Jul 2007 11:33pm
WendyTsang.com from Hayward, United States
Very nice! Sometimes I think myself as an egg - soft on t he inside and tough from the outside. But regardless, He loves me none the less =)
27 Jul 2007 12:00am
{H} creatives from Santa Clara, United States
My dear Sam: excellent - thought provoking as always. B-)
27 Jul 2007 4:30am
Inés from Namur, Belgium
I really love the simplicity of this shot, and all you put in it !!!!!!
27 Jul 2007 7:16am
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Great and very creative shot! Nice commentary too.
27 Jul 2007 7:55am
Ginnie from Atlanta, GA, United States
Everyone has already said it: very simple and therefore even more powerful!
27 Jul 2007 1:09pm
[M] from New York, United States
interesting...and beautiful...is it endogeneity in this shot?
28 Jul 2007 3:32am
Erik from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Your work reminds me of the paintings of the Dutch artist Henk Helmantel, it's sincere and serene. Helmantel has recently been refused by the Groningen Museum because he is "too traditional", and not "innovative", "not an artist but a good craftsman" etc. whereas other traditional painters were exposed there. I find this arrogance must be punished by withdrawal of subsidy.
28 Jul 2007 5:40pm
Natalia from Louisville, United States
You sure have a gift "To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour."
William Blake
bless you.
29 Jul 2007 6:56am
hamidreza from Tehran, Iran
You've chosen a simple but wonderful subject to describe a lot of ideas in a simple shot. very well done.
29 Jul 2007 3:26pm
L.Reis from Lisboa, Portugal
You have some amazing photos on your blog...congrats! As for this one is just the kind of picture that I like. A simple subject ,a simple photo , simple lines, simple b&w and yet such a great and powerful result!
29 Jul 2007 6:06pm
Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States
Lovely shot, thank you for being an inspiration to many of us.
30 Jul 2007 3:22pm
Newbie from Karachi, Pakistan
i love such pictures ... well done !!! it surely makes u think
30 Jul 2007 5:48pm
kairospix from Singapore, Singapore
Egg - you've got to crack it to be nourished by the yolk and the white...
Wisdom - you've got to crack at it and eat it to get it :)
simple shot of wisdom!
30 Jul 2007 7:43pm
eydryan from Bucharest, Romania
my first thought was just "it's an egg"... but in this simplicity is its value. congratulations.
31 Jul 2007 1:56pm
Tim from Bordeaux, France
Excellent. I love the way you make some simple, but effective photographs. And your texts are really meaningful... nice photo & excellent photoblog, keep it coming! :)
2 Aug 2007 9:13am
aggie from Singapore, Singapore
Your narratives complement and enhance your images well. I was quite attracted to this shot of the humble egg. Showing it in mono, I think, strengthens the image. There's more than meets the eye. Would like to thank you for visiting my photoblog, too.
4 Aug 2007 4:57am
Nikon D40X
1/500 second
F/5.0
ISO 1600
60 mm (35mm equiv.)