I have tons of images that would have been appropriate for this photo challenge, but I went with something a bit simpler today (shoreline, Leelanau State Park, Michigan). Which probably means craziness tomorrow (just to balance things out, you know). Have a wonderful memorial day, everyone…
” … we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow, this ground — The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here …”
– Abraham Lincoln – Excerpt from Gettysburg Address – November 19, 1863
About this image: Ilford 35mm film scan – moderately modified
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Certainly gotta have balance… Sensible and craziness in equal measures, as long as the craziness is slightly more equal.. 😉
Hahaha… well… I strive for balance. Or that’s what I tell people anyway. Do to excess craziness around here. 🙂
Another unique rendition from you SIG! The scratches at the top of the photo makes it look like there is going to be a very strong storm!
Thank you very much, sir!
I thought this one might benefit from an added bit-o-texture…
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Great Memorial Day quote. Thanks!
That Abe guy sure wasn’t a slouch with words, was he?
Thank you for stopping by – I appreciate it very much! 🙂
Especially considering this speech, if I’m correct, was hastily written on the back of an envelope…
I’ve always appreciated how such a brief speech could be so elegant and powerful…
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Nice photo, wonderful quote. Have a great day.
Thank you very much, Cecelia – that’s very kind of you!
I hope you have a great day as well! 🙂
Balance is the key 😀 Oddly enough, re: fashion. I hear you about the black t-shirts…I have my “uniform” I wear almost daily…t-shirts and jeans. I am not a fashionista…haha…I just like to draw faces 🙂 Hope you are having a great Memorial Day!
Hahaha… I hear you! Implementing said strategy is where I typically fall on my face!
I can’t even spell fashionista without Google’s help!
You draw some wonderful faces, Mary – and I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day as well! 🙂
dedicate, consecrate, alleviate, try not to hate, love your mate….Abe was a pre INXs writer.
Hahaha…
Rock on, Abe…
rock on! 🙂
Good stuff!
Thank you, Eden! 🙂
It’s beautiful, SIG. Lovely abstract.
Thank you so much, S.E. –
I thought it might be interesting to really break this one down…
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I feel like I’m drowning!
Hahaha… don’t worry, Binky – I brought along an extra pair of water wings…
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simply artistic! good share.
Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate that! 🙂
Moody, atmospheric, and cool.
Many thanks to you, sir –
I’m fairly happy with how this one turned out…
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What can I say… you are stuck with me. I love your work!!
That’s wonderful to hear, Juana – thank you very, very much! 🙂
Excellent
Thank you, good nurse! 🙂
Still no body 😦
Ha! Maybe it’s off keeping Hoffa company?! 🙂
Great photo – text combo, Inky. Hope you had a restful memorial day weekend. Me? HAHAHHAHAHHH!!
Thank you very much, Dishy – that is very kind of you! 🙂
Oh no! That does not sound very good…
i don’t know any technical terminology, but i love water photos! they are always my fav!
um, besides office supplies that is
Hahaha…
office supplies are fun. Except I can never get a good stapler. What’s the deal with that? They can launch a monkey to the moon, but they can’t design a non-jamming stapler that will tackle more than two pieces of paper?! 🙂
Despite the fact this is a scary swimming spot, (and the photo makes it look like a storm is about to hit) I still want to dive in!
“Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!! 50 degree water and sharp rocks! Yay!” *splash splash splash*
Looks like a great spot to launch a plastic dingy.
‘Hey, you scratched my anchor!”
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great contrast and texture….
love your image.
Thanks very much, Marina – that is very kind of you! I had a lot of fun messing this one up a bit! 🙂
I REALLY like this one! Lots of atmosphere and suggestion. Nice quote, too.
Thanks so much, Mr. D!
I’m very happy to hear you liked this one – I had a lot of fun putting it together! 🙂