Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Taking pictures of trees against sky


We are all microscopic. Think about it. There are billions and billions of people in this world, and we are only one person. Does that ever make you feel small, insignificant? Now look at the world around you. Look up at the trees. For some reason, whenever outside with my camera in hand, I must look up at the trees and snap a photo. There is something about the contrast of the green leafy earth against the pale blue sky that I find so beautiful. I feel like the trees are protecting us. Protecting us from the harshities of the outside world. The tree's limbs act as long rough fingers, branching out and attempting to touch the fingers of its neighbor. These trees represent the arms of our elders. The roots first encroach the soil, slowly emerging until they are their own being. The arm of the tree continues to grow, gaining age, wisdom and the marks and scars to show from its timeon earth. When the tree reaches full maturity, it begins to protect all those smaller that surround its greatness. Using its grandeur for the sake of others, the tree provides shelter, warmth, and comfort to all who gather around. But one must realize, it takes just one strike from another being to take this giant down. We need to preserve this wonder. Have respect for all things older than us. Take notice. Appreciate. Recognize what something or someone else has gone through to get to be a thriving being. Carry a camera. Take photos. Look up at what is protecting us. Look up.

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