Sometimes we forget the infinite connections between all of us living here on this beautiful blue planet. Imagine each of us as a particle of light. Together, we create a map.
Coming in for a Landing in Chicago. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5
No matter if we live in cities–
The Goldberg Connection. The Goldberg Tower. Chicago, IL. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5.
Or, in the country. We are connected by the very fact we are alive, and we are sharing this time and place on Earth together.
From the Edward Burtynsky: Water Exhibit. Grand Rapids, Art Museum, Grand Rapids. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5.
It’s so easy to focus on our differences.
Salvador Jiménez-Flores I Am Not Who You Think I Am. Art Prize Exhibit, The GRAM, Grand Rapids, MI
It’s far easier to say, “I don’t understand you and you don’t understand me.” And leave it at that. But are we really trying hard enough? And doesn’t mistrust come from not understanding the “other?” And fearing what we don’t know?
It is harder, much harder to make peace. But it is more necessary than ever. How can we begin? Verna Myers tells us how we can “walk boldly” towards our biases and start to change them. (Yes, we ALL have them, whether we admit it or not.)
Do you have another idea of how we can take just one small step towards connectedness, towards understanding others? What is it? I’d love to hear from you.
For more interpretations of this week’s theme, click here.
And have a wonderful week, everyone!
Categories: Photography
P.A. Moed 
Very cool post! I seem to recognise India in one of them
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So glad you liked it! Yes, the aerial photograph of India was huge–probably 5 feet long. My little smart phone shot of it doesn’t do it justice.
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That first capture is a sweeping urban landscape and showing its nocturnal beauty.
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Hi Sally. Many thanks. I love that first look at a city from the window of a plane. That’s why I always try to get the window seat! I appreciate your comments!
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very poetic words
Wow it’s so nice
Maybe you like to join my challenges http://www.sylvain-landry.com/category/sl-week
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Hi Sylvain. Many thanks! I’ll definitely check out your challenges. Thanks for the invitation!
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Fabulous interpretation of this week’s challenge, well done.
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Thanks so much, Jean! I’m going to stop by and see your interpretation as well. This topic is one of the “themes” that runs through my writing. I’m inspired by it and I’m glad you liked it too.
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This photo collection does a great job showing ways in which we are connected and disconnected. Well done, Patti!
The shot of the Chicago metropolis feels so dreamy.
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Thanks so much, Jackie. I appreciate it! I hope you’ve had a great holiday weekend. We spent most of it at the beach! 🙂 You’re right about the “dreamy” quality of the landscape when you’re coming in for a landing. New York never ceases to amaze me.
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Wonderful post and images to illustrate your theme. Love the nightscape, Patti.
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Hi Jane. Thanks so much! I love coming in for a landing and seeing the city lit up with lights. I’ll stop by your “place” and see what you’re up to. Hope you had a good “end of summer” holiday.
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Great post Patti! I think it starts with nature and animals. As long as we continue to grow our human population and we begin to invade ecosystems just because we have to build housing for all those people who are born; we continue to show a lack of respect for humans too. I think it starts with education and the environment; but our subconscious will not have it nor accept it.
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I think it’s mutual respect for all living creatures and seeing our connectedness to the earth as well. Yes, it is education too about this.
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The first photo looks good and would have looked amazing at night. I liked the words too, goes very well with the picture.
Human race is connected and yet so disconnected.
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Thanks for your thoughts, Norma! We are so connected and disconnected. Makes me sad at times and frustrated. You too?
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Great take on this. In Sweden we are now seeing waves of immigrants from Syria. Despite the right wing politicians, like SD party, people everywhere now demonstrate their willingness to help. The newcomers are met with food, clothes, toys for the children and open arms from ordinary people. We are all connected. These tragic wars and IS assaults have set millions and millions of people on the road to escape the terror and horror. We are all connected. We must help each other. We are all here, now – just as you say.
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I really enjoyed your post, Leya! How wonderful to hear that people in Sweden are helping. This is a world-wide crisis, that involves all of us.
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Amazing photos and theme. The apartment balcony shot is fascinating!
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Hi, Cindy. Thanks so much. I loved the view of the Goldberg apartment building. So many lives in miniature!
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