Wednesday, April 28, 2010

reflection - team up thursday

This week I got to choose the theme "REFLECTION". The amazing thing about the English language - you can have {1} word that has more than one meaning! Of course, the first thing I thought was the obvious. Now, that being said, Corey NAILED this. As I looked at her photo, I couldn't quite figure out what the reflection was but, then looking out the corner of my eye 'I saw it'! It was a school bus - one day, Sugar Bear's school bus! I love her photo because it has a FROSTY look, kind of like looking through a frosty window in winter. But, as you look closer it's a puddle - with a warm glow of the bus stop lights - perfect in every way.

reflection

My spin on the word 'reflection' was that of "Personal Reflection" - taking time to read, think, meditate - time to reflect and refuel! It's easy to overlook that in our busy lives. Now, here's the funny part! I sent my photo to Corey and said, "This is the one I want to use" (as I sent her two photos - trying to decide between them)! Then, at the last 'second' decided to use the other one - then got an email from her saying she would be out of town and "Don't change your mind!!!!!" . . . I just laughed and thought, 'indecision KILLED the cat'!!!!! . . . or something like that! I'm still laughing - so decided to include the photo below as I thought it showed a photo that was on a more 'personal' level - it's about me . . . a bit revealing but none-the-less me. (click photo for a closer look)



Several years ago, I made this entry into my journal - pulled it out the other day to see IF I made any progress and, believe it or not, I had changed everything (left side of page) that was remotely negative into a positive!!! Now, that's progress!

TEAM UP THURSDAY is underway over at Megan's place - go by and see some fun 'themes' by some very talented photographers - always an inspiration for me!

8 comments:

Christina said...

Oh wow! Berta, this is an amazing post. I am touched and inspired. Thanks for sharing yourself so personall! And? You go, girl!

Marcelle said...

I wonder what I would have done with that theme, I imagine the traditional as I have not learned to think out of the box like you and Corey have.

Amy Jo said...

How cool that you came up with different interpretations of the same word. Great work!

Joanna said...

I agree with Christina. What an inspiring post. Personal reflection can be difficult, but you certainly nailed it....Not only for yourself, but for Team Up Thursday!

HipMomma said...

I seriously would have never even thought of reflection in the way that you did. Gosh, that has to say something bad about me! I really don't do enough reflecting in my life, will probably be my downfall. Love your take on it. Very inspiring. And darn, wish I hadn't read it before I looked at the picture because I would have not guessed the bus!

Cara said...

I though the same thing about Corey's at first. I like your take on reflection, I would never had thought of that.

Corey~living and loving said...

I am giggling now...knowing you wanted to change....and gosh darn it....I couldn't. I'm sorry for that. But you figured out how to make it work, and I'm glad you shared both shots. :)

hugs!

luna pie said...

Yes, both the English language and reflection are beautiful and somewhat open to interpretation!
It's always good to reflect on oneself, isn't it? Whether by journaling or capturing one of those fleeting moments on film!

I'll be back again to see what you have in store this week.

For another photo project between friends, visit :

http://aperspectiveproject.blogspot.com