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Impressions...

Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 4 October 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

Looking back on my own footprints in the sand...

(I purposefully did not use the obvious title, "Footprints" for this photo, out of reverence for Mary Stevenson, the author of the immortal poem, written in 1936 .)

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Comments (15)

hwalk from Utah, United States

I like the reflective feel of this photo. Well done.

4 Oct 2008 5:05am

@hwalk: Thank you so much.

Barbara from Florida, United States

Very well done Judy. The piece of seagrass is a great addition. Nice transparent framing too.

4 Oct 2008 5:50am

@Barbara: Thanks, Barb ... I know the idea isn't original, but when I turned and looked back, I had to shoot some of them.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

O I love this so much Judy, it reminds me of the Poem:
Last night I had a dream. I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonged to me, the other to the Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. “Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You’d walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me.”

The Lord replied, “My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of suffering, when you could see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

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4 Oct 2008 10:02am

@Lorraine: "........ it was then that I carried you."
God carried us through some dark and lonely days this year and we are forever grateful!

I know the poem very well and thought of it when I took the photo. We began a Lay Witness Mission last evening at our church, that runs all day today and tomorrow. I pray we will all be thinking of the 'footprints' in out lives and that He will carry us if need be. Blessings to you!

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Very much like Girl Friday. A lovely idea and composition, Judy. Your presentation framing is excellent too.

4 Oct 2008 12:36pm

@Michael Skorulski: Thank you so much, Michael.

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

They are the only things you should ever leave on a beach...When they lead away I always feel sad. But that's another story....Were you carrying your left shoulder ?

4 Oct 2008 1:30pm

@Jeff: I like that ... "the only things we should leave on the beach..."
I do have a dominant side, don't I ... *smile*

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

I see what Jeff means, your right foot made a deeper impression. I too immediately thought of the Footprints poem. It is such a touching and beautiful poem and there have been so many times when He has carried me. The sunlight on the sand is beautiful and your framing is excellent. It doesn't take away from the image.

4 Oct 2008 3:04pm

@Marion: That last 'left' (note: your corrective comment) footprint was when I decided to turn and capture my photo and yes, you can certainly see where my foot 'dug in'. I don't know how they'd have been if I'd walked a mile on the beach. <grin>

Thank you for your warm comments. I also attest to the numbers of times He's carried me.

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

I meant your left foot makes a deeper impression. Duh!! Enjoy your day.

4 Oct 2008 3:05pm

Chris from New Jersey, United States

Judy - wonderful photo. I like that you are looking back at the footprints - so many times photos like this (including mine) are looking forward at the footprints. The lighting and shadows are wonderful....

4 Oct 2008 4:28pm

@Chris: The angle of the sun indicated my looking back, otherwise who knows what I might have done. *smile*
Thank you for your comment, Chris.

leslie from norwich, United Kingdom

Well shot excellent D o F

4 Oct 2008 4:41pm

@leslie: Thank you, Leslie.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

oh yes this looks so much of the poster with the poem lorraine wrote!A sidepoint:your footprints looks so pretty!:)LOL I like this a lot:)

5 Oct 2008 1:18am

@tyan: Thank you, Ty ... I appreciate your words. ;D

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Excellent shot with the sunlight adding depth. Nice presentation, and I think 'Impressions' is a better title.

5 Oct 2008 1:46am

@Observing: Thanks, Mike ... for your kind words.

Chantal Stone from Columbus, OH, United States

Wow, I love your work! I’m the Arts editor for this great e-zine called Allthingsgirl.net and I’d love to invite you to submit a piece or two for our upcoming Nov/Dec issue. The theme is Naughty & Nice. If you have any photos that you think fits the theme….please contact me SOON! chantalstonephotography [AT] gmail [DOT] com. Thanks so much!!

5 Oct 2008 1:56am