2011 the daily post - photo journal
watermaking in place
11.2.11 = Focus
Did you ever have one of those days when you have that long check list of things to do and then suddenly, without warning, everything changes? Well, I had one last week and it’s been on mind since. I was on a shoot Friday when I was asked by the shop owner if I would get a shot or two of the pink ribbons tied to the trees along the road in support of breast cancer and the Pink Ribbon campaign. Ribbons tied to trees? Really? I had just driven down the street and I didn’t see any pink ribbons tied to trees. As I walked down the street, sure enough, there were pink ribbons everywhere. As I put the viewfinder to my eye, tying to figure out just how I was going to make this look artful, that’s when it hit me. When I focused in on the ribbons, I realized that each ribbon had a name or a message written on it. As I clicked away and the significance of this began to sink in, there it was, just staring at me; the name of a very dear friend of mine battling breast cancer. At that moment, I froze and got the chills and my eyes began to well up. A few years ago, I purchased one of those pink silicone bracelets in support of breast cancer. When I found out that she was in the fight, I dug it out of a drawer and have been wearing it for over a year now. I don’t take it off, but like so many things, you just get used to it and take it for granted. I know what I need to do, do you? Today I give thanks for my viewfinder, for allowing me to focus in on the world around me.
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift, that’s why they call it the present.”
Scianghetti
on November 4, 2011great commentary - best of luck to your friend!
billiejean
on November 4, 2011Nice presentation on this and liked that you took us through you thought process, it was like I was right there! I hope your friend is a survivor.
SchmidtHouse
on November 3, 2011Nice presentation.
100987laurajohnson
on November 3, 2011Very nice shot, love the pink.
fotoeffects
on November 3, 2011Nice shot and great commentary!
SonoLady
on November 3, 2011Yes Kris, I've had LOTS of those days! Oh how I wish the best for your friend to win the fight. My Mum beat breast cancer a few years ago and since 1 in 8 of us ladies will have to fight.... yes, we need to focus.
Big hugs to you and your friend!
Lynn
gpssue
on November 3, 2011And I have a good friend how is in remission...very nice Kris.
whitetree
on November 3, 2011Thanks share your word !
Howard's Photography
on November 3, 2011Very moving image, thanks for caring...
God's Child
on November 3, 2011I had to add that my best friend of 23 years is fighting breast cancer, too! Thank you for posting this "think pink" ribbon shot and I love the quote. I've used it many times!!!