Saturday, February 23, 2008

Picture Perfect - Shadow

 
Picture Perfect 2008/#08
Theme : Shadow
Camera : Canon IXUS i
Date Taken : 2007 Sep
 

I was on a plane.  I had watched all those movies I liked, had read finish my story book, had finished the cup of "Singapore Sling" and packet of nuts but could not sleep, and feeling bore, thus took out the camera and played with it.



For so many years, have been thinking:
- Who am I?
- Why am I so restless and always rushing?
- Why am I working day and night, till no daylight?
- Why am I flying here and there, till no where?

- Why am I always living in the dark shadow?
- Where is the spot of light that can lead me to the final destiny?
- What do I really want?
- What's my real mission of the journey to this world?


After an incident in 1996, which I nearly entered the gate of Heaven, God saved me and I survived, I slowly started
- to search  for the reality of my own life;

- to find the tiny spot of light in the shadow to break through the darkness;
- to realise how to handle life, situation, people, or anything...



 
Basically, just 2 simple words :
 
"Put Down"   “放下”
May All Find Your Own Light in the Dark Shadow !


 
 

84 comments:

  1. great shot
    great idea
    great theme
    great rendition
    and above all great heart to share
    Thanks for shadowing me

    Your visit to my participation is appreciated
    http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/44/2008-m040-Picture_Perfect_-_Shadow_-_20_Feb_13_30_Chennai_India
    ShankarG♥2♥

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  2. good shot... and love the words u put into it too!

    May All find your own light in the Dark Shadow !

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  3. So sorry to hear what you've been through. I hope it's a blessing in disguise...
    Great shot! Make me wonder that's a shadow of what? Lovely take on the theme too!

    Mine is up too, if you have a minute!
    http://rruzie.multiply.com/journal/item/88/Picture_Perfect_-_SHADOW

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  4. this one has me at a loss as to what it is....though thats unimportant at the moment ..the composition and the graduation of light and dark is outstanding.for those reasons alone you get a

    very well presented with an air towards artisic.jgh

    http://jgaryhillstudio.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Picture_Perfect_Shadow_Theme

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  5. Thoughtful words and a thought provoking photo, Dreamz. Very nicely done.

    If you're not too busy, please stop by and have a peek at: (http://oarafn1.multiply.com/journal/item/25). Have a wonderful weekend

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  6. Seems to be a light shining through the darkness - interesting photo

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  7. lovely shot you did, ciao dear friend till next pic. have a splendid w.e.

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  8. that is such an incredible photograph! great shot, and wonderful story to go with it............

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  9. so you took this on the plane? im not sure what is this but so stunning :))

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  10. nice shot and words.
    thank you for your nice comment on mine
    have a nice weekend there

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  11. Beautifu words to a beautifl shadow...great take on theme thanks for sharing

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  12. Very very interesting shot and the words are sublime. thanks for your comment on mine also.

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  13. i like the accompaniment of words to go along with the pic. good job!

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  14. nice words, very thought provoking and an interesting shot to go with it..well done.

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  15. love the effect u got here.. thanks for stopping by

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  16. A powerful blog and a lovely photo. Thanks for commenting on mine.

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  17. Hei Dreamz

    WOW!!
    Splendid take on the theme.
    Have a super day in every way. Rii :)

    Thanks so much for your fine comment on my entry @ this addy:
    http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/630/PICTURE_PERFECT_SHADOW

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  18. You've captured an amazing image...thanks so much for sharing it with us, and your thoughts on life.

    And thanks for visiting mine. :-)

    Tenja un buen fin de semana!

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  19. Very nice explanation! And beautiful picture!

    Oh...and sticks is fine. I know that's where I live! LOL!!

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  20. Nice, and I like the narrative too. Thanks for visiting.

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  21. Well done Dreams, how many S'pore Sling did you have on that flight ? Just kidding .. is that the stirrer & the glass ?
    Love your write -up too.
    Enjoy your weekend ;o)

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  22. I had a similar experience!!! It happened when I was 10 years old... I have been saying to myself that my life is a second chance! Gosh, Dream... why is it your PP take always has a deep impact to me? I really like this one! Thanks for sharing...

    The picture? I love it - you gave me idea what to do when I'm bored on the plane!!!! Thanks so much!!!

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  23. love your words and nice picture, indeed

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  24. Very creative picture and words. I really like both.

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  25. very nice picture....great shot !!!

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  26. One of the most unusual I have come across today. nice.

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  27. love the inspirations that go with the photo! thanks for sharing!

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  28. I liked what you said. Well put.

    The picture is quite interesting: makes me think of Uri Geller. Good job.

    http://busterp.multiply.com/journal/item/30/Picture_Perfect_Shadow_play

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  29. Wonderful post, interesting photo, and a great story! How did you do this? Or was it just a shadow?

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  30. Really awesome shot and story. Still not sure what it is. Maybe the round part is one of the engines? Will you eventually tell us?

    Thanks for taking the time to visit mine.

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  31. Excellent shot!
    Thank you for your comforting comment on my entry and your picture here is just perfect for how I feel at the moment. Hugs!
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  32. Thanks for calling by Dreamz, and I'm glad I paid the return visit ~ this is one of the most thought~provoking entries I've seen this week. Nice work!

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  33. very very very cool pic. but my curiousity is getting the better of me. i wanna know what it is!!!!!! hahahaha

    love ur words too and final statement...put down. very powerful indeed.

    thanks for stopping by!

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  34. Your words along with the picture, evoke deep thoughts and feelings. Fabulous!

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  35. Great photo! Not quite sure what it is but I love how the light and shadows look. Very artistic.

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  36. Very neat compostition this week of words and photo... I am at a loss tho along with everyone else as to what it is... LOL, Thanks for the stop at my SHADOWboxes, it is most appreciative. Have a great week and happy viewing, lilangelwolf
    http://lilangelwolf.multiply.com/journal/item/181/Picture_Perfect-_Shadow

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  37. I looked and relooked at this photo and saw many different things to see in this one ... fascinating photo ... well done. 8=)

    http://danceinsilence.multiply.com/journal/item/142/Picture_Perfect_Friday_..._Shadows_

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  38. Wow...powerful post, interesting photo

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  39. Awesome - both the picture and the story behind it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  40. We all are looking for the answer to that question. We will all find each in their own time. Very lovely thoughts and picture.

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  41. nice pendulam(sp) ticking off the sands of time........I'm on disabitlit now,and my outlook has changed a great deal the last few years...too bad we dont catch on when we are younger

    nice nice photo

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  42. I'm with Windin -- what is this photo of? It' very pretty. I also liked your writings that led up to your photo too.

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  43. I love this picture and made me look again and again

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  44. looks very artistic to me. thanks for visiting my site.

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  45. Very thought-provoking and a great picture. I'm sure most of us have been on the same journey and reflection.

    Thanks for the comment on mine. Hope you're having a great weekend. :)

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  46. Its a shadow of the upper deck beams and the lower deck ballusters on the railing.....To me it kinda gave it a 'cathedral ' look

    It was just as the sun popped over the mountain and the mornings first 'rays'

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  47. Wow!!!! Great Picture but your words really are amazing!!!

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  48. This is a great choice for Pictute Perfect Friday's theme "Shadow"! Can't get much better than this! Thank you for sharing!

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  49. wow! that is a very interesting photo!

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  50. Love your idea on this one..excellent shot. Thanks for stopping by mine :)

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  51. Absolutely beautiful...thank you so much for stopping by my page.

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  52. I've found mine. Thx so much for the enlightenment. You're so wise.
    I've been in that experience before, more than once, so I really appreciate my chance for still being alive till today.
    You picture looks like a ticking see-through glass metronome. Very COOL !!!

    Thx for stopping by at my PPF entry for this week.
    Have a fun weekend there (^_^)v

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  53. I think this is my favourite :) wonderful light in the darkness.

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  54. Wow! Such a powerful message!!! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my page!

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  55. interesting picture..and creative!

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  56. I'm sharing your thoughts and your picture is really a special one... you'll have to tell us!
    Thanks for commenting mine.

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  57. That's a fantastic shot! Thank you for your though provoking words - it's certainly something to think about. And most of all, thank you for your wish for all of us.

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  58. Thanks for all your wonderful comments
    hahaha~ ok, ok, Here's another picture which answers to your curiosity :D


    Shadows of the plastic cup and the stirrer.

    Esti has guessed it correctly! Bravo!
    I did mention I drank "Singapore Sling" on the plane right ? That's the drink.
    If you look at the original picture again, you may notice the shadow of the Singapore International Airline (SIA) logo near to the right side too.

    ~~~~~ Life is Very Simple, Don't Play Too Hard ... ~~~~~

    Have a nice day!

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  59. Lookes like a pendullum. So sorry about your experience. But I guess you're loved by Almighty, cause you're still here and sharing your point of view. Thank you.

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  60. AWESOME!! Took me a minute to figure out what it was, but your 'clue' helped me out. Great job and entry!

    thanks for stopping by mine, too!

    http://serenole.multiply.com/journal/item/58/Picture_Perfect_Shadow_

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  61. Thought-provoking questions to go with an enigmatic photo! An interesting shadow there. I wasn't able to guess what it was, so I'm glad you posted the full picture below.

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  62. Awesome picture of such a surprising little shadow. Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  63. That is such an interesting and great photo! I still can't figure it out. Thanks for viewing mine!

    http://alberto11v.multiply.com/journal/item/44/Beyond_a_SHADOW_of_a_Doubt_-_Picture_Perfect

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  64. I too was reminded /:-) Your words are wonderful, the picture intriguing. TY for stopping by and leaving the kind words!

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  65. Your photo is simply amazing and makes one really look at it! Great words to share.

    http://siennanichole.multiply.com/journal/item/27/Picture_PerfectInfinite

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