...but fences and fence posts capture my attention.
Neighbors who happen to see me out in the pasture early in the morning (sometimes still in my pj's) taking pictures of rotting fence posts must think I've lost it. And truthfully? Most of those photos end up in the trash. I would have deleted this picture of a lichen-covered post if it weren't for those sparkling bokeh jewels in the background.
It's one of my favorite photography techniques - creating those lovely bokeh pearls like the ones in the field beyond the fence and over the little froggy's head in that photo in the sidebar.
The camera's focus (and my eyes) was on the ugly rotting fence post and barb wire, but the blur and colors of bokeh lights created interest and beauty that could not have been seen with the naked eye alone.
And I am reminded that much of what I often see in crusty people and rotten circumstances is shallow and superficial, and how desperate I am for Holy Spirit vision that will reveal the beauty and hope I cannot otherwise see and that shines and sparkles just beyond.
"...For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” I Samuel 16:7
It's with my camera that I often walk with Him - seeing beauty and life and light I'd otherwise miss.
And you? What are some of the ways you walk through this life - where the Holy Spirit peels away what we see on the outside to reveal His heart of love and grace and beauty?
17 comments:
I to,find that so often the camera catches what I didn't see.This is a perfect example.I love the fence post picture.I am glad that we have these 'toys' to help us see more of life.
I enjoyed this, Pat. My latest "I don't know why" subjects are raindrops and dew. Your ministry through photography is a part of my every day life! Thank you for using your talent to serve the Lord and lift me up!
Thank you for helping me adjust my vision, Patricia.
I love these lessons you share, sweetie - you're always opening my eyes!
beautiful insight and one we need to be reminded of daily. And I've always loved old fenceposts.:)
Love those jewels!
I just learned the word "bokeh" from Claire Burge at HighCallingFocus a couple months ago. Pretty word. :)
you are exceptional at capturing bokeh - wow! this picture is stunning :)
Patricia - What a beautiful technique and what a beautiful way to look at the world, through Holy Spirit vision. I needed some of that this week, have been glad for the gift of it.
I linked up with your post today in a little weekly feature I call There and Back Again. It's a way for me to get to know other High Calling bloggers, and I was glad to land on your front porch today!
Thanks again for your insights from behind the lens.
I needed this reminder today:
"And I am reminded that much of what I often see in crusty people and rotten circumstances is shallow and superficial"
Thank you~
Through the lens of a camera so much of His world is revealed.
Hi Patricia, I am new to your blog and it is a blessing to be linked to another child of God who desires to see the world through the eyes of our Father..I am still in photography 101 but I am learning..lol!
Patricia,
I'm so very glad you didn't delete that fence post photo -- it's a beauty!
And yes, I like what you say about looking for what's underneath (I just read that verse in 1 Samuel this morning and underlined it in my Bible!). Take pictures helps me do that, and writing does, too.
what an awesome interpretation into what God is showing you.
love it,
tee
Hidden pearls...so they're right there, if I have eyes to see? Wow.
Thank you for the simple and profound message of this post.
Adjusting our vision causes us to see things differently. Adjusting our thinking and our attitudes can cause us to give others the Benefit of the Doubt and to make allowances when we see bad behaviour in others. Taking my post "The benefit of the doubt" to there and back again.
It's through my camera I see His beauty and life too. Thank you for encouraging my heart today.
This post speaks so clearly to my heart. Now that I have my camera, it amazes me how much I missed seeing before. I now notice God in so many details.
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