sunset
"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator."- Mohandas Gandhi
because i have taken so many shots of this setting sun, and i have actually literally chased it in order to get a really good view, i thought i am justified in posting some more of it, rather than let these images get buried and forgotten amongst my other pc files.
i have always loved the sunset or the sunrise. i remember when i was very little, i get drawn to photos of sunsets on calendars or any artwork. i remember watching the sunset from my lola's veranda in bohol when i was about 4 or 5yrs old. i remember getting mesmerized by it while on a boat heading home, after a two-week vacation in baguio ,when i was in high school. i remember sitting on the seashore on many beach side holidays just to catch a glimpse of this wondrous ball, slowly falling from the heavens to gently sink in the distant horizon.
i remember dreaming about owning an SLR and shooting away at every beautiful sunset (this was before digital cams were invented and only the serious photographer could afford to buy one).
now, i am living that dream. i have an SLR. i am shooting away. i am still drawn to sunsets. and i think, i will always be.
the sunset, for me, will be a constant reminder of how great God is, and how blessed we are to be given all these beautiful things around us...for us to appreciate, if we only take a moment to look...and for us to give thanks...because with every setting sun, goes with it another day of our lives that we will never get back. as to whether it is one that we want to remember forever or one that we hope we can forget, the sunset reminds us...we need to give thanks for the day that has been and to look forward to the promise of a fresh new day.
6 comments:
i like how you make the transition of your sunset photos on this blog entry keth... you really got my attention there.
keth, maboang ko's imong mga sunset photos! THESE ARE JUST BREATHTAKING!!! you are really really good! i wish i could capture the sunset like you do!
You really did chase the sun, did you? These are amazing! I love how you captured the sun setting in--really love it!
thanks cinds. people like you make me want to be better at this. thanks for the inspiration.
jops, thank you so much. i am so overwhelmed with your comment. coming from such a talented person like you, it means a lot. i don't really think i am good. na timing lang jud. i was at the right place, at the right time. but thanks a lot.
liz, as in!!! literally speaking, gigukod jud nako ang sun!!! my friends have told me, this is a different level now...hahaha...for me to actually chase the sun...with kids in tow. i agree, it's a different level...it's no longer addiction, it is an obsession now. hahaha! but thanks so much for your kind words. appreciate it jud.
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