tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post7482771809773808345..comments2023-08-01T06:39:15.276-07:00Comments on Thoughts of a Father: U is for Ugly (and Wordless Wednesday)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02074502919190699746noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-29198626102671444722008-05-25T08:54:00.000-07:002008-05-25T08:54:00.000-07:00I don't think I've ever seen anyone shoot flowers ...I don't think I've ever seen anyone shoot flowers after their beauty has faded. These are very intriguing. Nicely shot, Robert! :DDianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-66950124456679772022008-05-23T20:16:00.000-07:002008-05-23T20:16:00.000-07:00I don't think I would ever use the word "ugly" to ...I don't think I would ever use the word "ugly" to describe the photos you post! The 6th one down is my favorite, but they're all lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993523624097521042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-71772801114336950392008-05-22T10:34:00.000-07:002008-05-22T10:34:00.000-07:00Awesome view! I like it when people share how they...Awesome view! I like it when people share how they see things.Erin Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693472429452293889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-65508847663430383752008-05-21T21:00:00.000-07:002008-05-21T21:00:00.000-07:00That's not ugly at all ! I protest ! In painting i...That's not ugly at all ! I protest ! In painting it would be called "modern art" lol !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-4927457534279173522008-05-21T20:44:00.000-07:002008-05-21T20:44:00.000-07:00This was exactly why I posted my wilted tulip on T...This was exactly why I posted my wilted tulip on Tuesday - there is still so much to see and you have captured it extremely well with these images.<BR/>I love your closeups - makes me want to practice, practice, practice!!!<BR/>Nicely done.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-32458114007425063502008-05-21T20:29:00.000-07:002008-05-21T20:29:00.000-07:00Hey Robert!Or should I say Aloha? It just doesn't...Hey Robert!<BR/><BR/>Or should I say Aloha? It just doesn't sound the same when I say it here!<BR/><BR/>I do remember you saying that! And yes...it was the same dish you had! YUM doesn't even describe it does it?<BR/><BR/>The wedding went well and as I edit I will be sharing some of the images on my blog. I was SO nervous and I just know that God gave me a calm heart and it went off great.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are well...<BR/><BR/>I love these images and I love taking pictures of things that are off the wall like these. Great shots. And they were so beautiful once!<BR/><BR/>Later Robert!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195783449222301031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-91253155699746758822008-05-21T17:28:00.000-07:002008-05-21T17:28:00.000-07:00What a neat set of photos. I especially like the t...What a neat set of photos. I especially like the third down. Decay does have it's own beauty. It's great to see it through an artist's eye. Nicely done. Thanks for making me stop and think about how we so often stop looking at things based on assumptions and habit.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-56237310497375033842008-05-21T15:01:00.000-07:002008-05-21T15:01:00.000-07:00There is beauty in every stage of life...I loved y...There is beauty in every stage of life...I loved your shots for U, I mean from U ...<BR/>Oh, well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-15718398481305720972008-05-21T12:39:00.000-07:002008-05-21T12:39:00.000-07:00there is a kind of desolate beauty about these flo...there is a kind of desolate beauty about these flowers...<BR/>but they also give an impression of what many would call ugly.<BR/>great choice!julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299239406082298331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-59772864174857133302008-05-21T12:31:00.000-07:002008-05-21T12:31:00.000-07:00Ugly is in the eye of the beholder. They are ugly ...Ugly is in the eye of the beholder. They are ugly in a beautiful sort of way.Dr.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752941912945095736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-1641544275510084292008-05-21T09:38:00.000-07:002008-05-21T09:38:00.000-07:00It is similar to that here in Louisiana... the sp...It is similar to that here in Louisiana... the spring beauty comes early and lasts but a brief time before the heat and humidity overtake everything. I agree with you that there is a different kind of beauty or attraction to dying things. I think it is that way with all of creation. We just have to look harder for it sometimes.<BR/><BR/>I hope you get a chance to check out my WW post for today!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://justme1947.blogspot.com/2008/05/wordless-wednesday-may-21-2008.html" REL="nofollow">Just Some Thoughts</A>Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441971526798781978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-34057946079007654212008-05-21T09:19:00.000-07:002008-05-21T09:19:00.000-07:00Why is it that you can turn something "ugly" into ...Why is it that you can turn something "ugly" into a fantastic picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-44487456693039528172008-05-21T07:40:00.000-07:002008-05-21T07:40:00.000-07:00Great choices for U! Wilted flowers make me sad t...Great choices for U! Wilted flowers make me sad though.Karen Coutuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063526613753692333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-42588388190678085862008-05-21T07:16:00.000-07:002008-05-21T07:16:00.000-07:00Isn't it AMAZING how God created the decay to have...Isn't it AMAZING how God created the decay to have an appeal all it's own? And THEN He gave you that camera... NICE job! Best Ugly I've seen in a long time!Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-86632434016977153082008-05-21T07:06:00.000-07:002008-05-21T07:06:00.000-07:00Friend, I think you are a fantastic photographer.H...Friend, I think you are a fantastic photographer.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, here is where I must heartily laugh at you. lol.<BR/><BR/>This post is reflective of a man too enamored with his macro lens. :)Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-2522071730738449252008-05-21T04:17:00.000-07:002008-05-21T04:17:00.000-07:00I love the way the light plays on them. Great job...I love the way the light plays on them. Great job! <BR/><BR/>Happy WW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-1649027287493415882008-05-21T03:19:00.000-07:002008-05-21T03:19:00.000-07:00There is still beauty in those flowers. Definitely...There is still beauty in those flowers. Definitely. I believe that beauty does not only defines the physical appearance.<BR/><BR/>Mine is up now. Hit me back if you can.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.yourvmodel.com/2008/05/wordless-wednesday-no3-hot-as-ever.html" REL="nofollow">http://www.yourvmodel.com/2008/05/wordless-wednesday-no3-hot-as-ever.html</A><BR/><BR/>Happy WW!!Princess Vienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293585565976363818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-49040580955689271522008-05-21T02:10:00.000-07:002008-05-21T02:10:00.000-07:00Bark!! I see beauty here too, textures and colors...Bark!! I see beauty here too, textures and colors, stuff like that. God makes beauty in everything!! Bark.<BR/><BR/>My Woofless Wednesday and my alphabets are all posted too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-10523974914455572512008-05-21T02:08:00.000-07:002008-05-21T02:08:00.000-07:00I believe that we see whatever it is that we look ...I believe that we see whatever it is that we look for. If we choose to see ugliness in the world then that is what we see, and if we choose to look for the beauty, then we find that. I see a lot of beauty in these photos and think you did an awesome job of "U"!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357106425964870484.post-16050776340125682002008-05-21T00:57:00.000-07:002008-05-21T00:57:00.000-07:00You are right, there is still beauty here in these...You are right, there is still beauty here in these tattered shrouds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com