Sleepy girl
Laval, QC, August 2009
I've chosen "at rest" as this week's Thematic Photographic theme because images like this remind me to slow things down and appreciate the small stuff. Our everyday life is so dominated by things that move and attract our attention that everything else seems to fade into the background. And get ignored.
To wit, we had gone out to dinner this evening, and while cameras snapped furiously during the meal as the kids did whatever kids do, the photographic equipment was largely invisible by the time dessert was done. It's in between moments like this, though, that seem to present the greatest opportunity for capturing something different. It may not have the energy of a more conventional moment. But it may yet have an energy, a spirit all its own.
On a somewhat more practical basis, photos of people, places and things at rest are simply easier to take because you don't have to chase a wiggly anything around. You've got all the time in the world.
Your turn: We've got an entire week to share "at rest" moments. Simply post a similarly-themed photo to your blog, then pop back here and paste the link into a comment. For more background on how TP works, please click here.
Carmi she looks so peaceful. Our children are our most beautiful subjects! You caught her at the perfect moment I hope most of her moments in life are this peaceful.
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http://www.moorebloglife.com/2010/02/17/thematic-photo-at-rest/
Lovely shot!
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Comfort Spiral
One of my favourite words of the moment, Rest.
ReplyDeleteHere is Mine
Megan at rest on her Grandmother.
ReplyDeleteOh, to have the ability to look and feel peaceful in the midst of a busy day!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely shot. I like her painted fingernails just glimpsed.
ReplyDeleteI have a restful shot up -
http://doves2day.blogspot.com
Cats spend most of their lives resting. Mine is doing so, a well earned rest after a traumatic week of being very ill.
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I love the picture of your daughter, she is beautiful. Here is my photo for this challenge, I followed in your footsteps, I just can't resist the beautiful faces of my boys, especially when they are sleepy and peacful.
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Unstressed dude, Englewood Beach,Fl
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Although I've rarely done more than one entry in a week, I guess this week's challenge inspired me.
ReplyDeleteHere's my second.
http://secondwindjewelry.com/jewelry-weaving-blog/2010/02/macomber-at-rest/
She looks very peaceful. A mini pause in a stressful world.
ReplyDeleteHere is mine: On a hot summer day you have no energy to do anything but take it easy.