Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
Illumination of the Heart I named this photo. It is a poetic photograph that came to life partly intentionally and partly by chance.
One deep dark night I was playful with my camera— photographing the colorful lights of our little Christmas tree, and this heart appeared among other whimsical images. It was a joy to see, like an unexpected gift!
Illumination of the Heart. What is the meaning of it? It is a metaphor, of course, and for me symbolizes a need to pay attention to feelings—ours and others’. It means to walk toward and embrace another human rather than be absorbed with statistics of social networking or marketing. It means to pay more attention to our humanity.
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January 15, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Great effect. Maybe try doing more of this sort of art. Keep it up.
January 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Wow! That was a very fast response – many thanks!
Alicja
January 15, 2013 at 4:32 PM
I found the like button!
January 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM
That’s great – thank you !
January 15, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Beautifully said, my Dear. The artists in my family would agree! Don Richardson gaia@comporium.net The U.S. has become the Fourth Reich.
January 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Hello Don,
You comment made my day! Thank you – Alicja
January 15, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Lovely, Alicja.
Connie
January 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Many thanks Connie – Alicja
January 16, 2013 at 3:18 PM
That photo is fantastic, Alicja! How exciting — and yes, very poetic! And your words and sentiment are beautiful, as always.
I look forward to seeing you soon….
Marina
January 17, 2013 at 4:51 PM
Yes, Marina, I like this photo myself. It is the kind that “happens“ and it is impossible to repeat. My words – that it is a totally different story – they are chosen very carefully. And as you know, writing short is often much harder than writing long. That is precisely why poetry is so precious!
I am always grateful for your thoughtful comments, Marina. Thank you again!
Love,
Alicja
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