Around me a world in continuous motion. Conflicts rage, whether based on fiery political disagreements or actual warfare where men, women and children by the millions are forced out of their homes and struggle to survive one more day. What can I do in a world that all around me seems to have chosen to embrace madness?
A zen proverb says "Let go or be dragged." I can let go and refuse to be dragged into the vortex of ignorance. I can think. I can embrace my fellow human being and strive not to judge. I can be there for the fallen and break bread with my neighbor or friend. I can choose to be a light in shadow. I can project something from inside that nobody but me can control..calm. I can be an island surrounded by a violent ocean and perhaps someone lost will find my shores. I can choose to be...still.
Still
Thanks, Mark. You're the most poetic poster here, and good on you for that! I agree with your sentiments, and like your image.
I can see you didn't have endless choice, but I find the tree, the rock face and the dark patch in the sky to be a little close together. If you'd had time, perhaps moving left to leave more white snow between the base of the tree-trunk and rock face might have freed it up a bit without compromising the rest of the composition too much. But I realise that clouds don't wait patiently for the photographer!
Thanks Chris and your observations are always welcome! The picture is a bit deceptive (isn't it always?) with perspective. And my time was limited at this spot. I can only push my wife's patience so much when we are hiking! ;) But I enjoyed the view immensely.