this is such a great shot taken by a famous ww2 photographer. he was wounded and convinced he would never take another picture. one afternoon, while taking a walk with his two children he "lucked" into this shot, which is included in the famous "family of man" collection. he hadn't used his camera in two years.
Brae asked if anyone disagreed about it avoiding sentimentality. I did. It looks very hallmark to me. Admittedly, my eye is not as subtle as Brae's when it comes to judging an image.
Silly me...sentimentality is the very thing that causes me to appreciate such a picture. Not all of us are artists; some of us are just moms. I like Hallmark cards and movies too.
I like words, images, graphic design, well-turned phrases, doodling, humor and profundity. These are found in every quarter and I'm always on the hunt. I was rescued (in November, 1974) from guilt and a stubborn irrational belief in an impersonal chance universe (with the accompanying hopelessness). I'm now convinced that nothing is more obvious or worthy of our attention than our Creator and the one true ancient path. Only Jesus has the words of everlasting life. Like John Newton "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see."
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this was printed in that book, 'the family of man', right? i like this picture a lot. somehow it avoids sentimentality. do you disagree?
this is such a great shot taken by a famous ww2 photographer. he was wounded and convinced he would never take another picture. one afternoon, while taking a walk with his two children he "lucked" into this shot, which is included in the famous "family of man" collection. he hadn't used his camera in two years.
le petit prince. je l'aime. and yes, this picture is worthy of staring.
kids on a mission-i love it
I disagree. :(
2 things: What's new Lo? With what do you disagree? xo
Brae asked if anyone disagreed about it avoiding sentimentality. I did. It looks very hallmark to me. Admittedly, my eye is not as subtle as Brae's when it comes to judging an image.
Silly me...sentimentality is the very thing that causes me to appreciate such a picture. Not all of us are artists; some of us are just moms. I like Hallmark cards and movies too.
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