A PURPOSE IN NEW LIFE - In the shadow of my father
Code: ph11-15
THE
STORY:
As with "Dancing with Joy" 1 & 2 I was in the process of videoing friends windsurfing at Rangiputa, Kari Kari Peninsula, Northland, New Zealand when the strong guttural sounds of birds above me in a Macrocarpa tree challenged my dedication to the task at hand. I watched, observed their habits and realized I had a new story to tell. Because of the strong wind they seemed to be playing games in the air currents and then landing in the tree for periods of rest. That was it, I must satisfy my desire to capture images.
As I watched I saw the pleasure they were experiencing and it seemed to me the life they were showing was a reflection of the glory God had placed in their character. I was hooked, and after a series of photos this story begged to find a surreal edge to it with expressions of delight as when a child plays and is enjoyed by their delighted father. If you have experienced this emotion, when, either your natural father or your heavenly fathers joy is noticed by you as he enjoys seeing his son or daughter playing with such child like abandon and freedom. I chose the pillars idea from a thought that any person who builds their faith upon the wisdom from heaven can only dance with joy as they discover the freedom in knowing the truth in the words "I love you and get great pleasure out of seeing you enjoy what I have given you to enjoy". The heart of a true fathers affection for His offspring as seen in the pillars of truth. Forgiveness, mercy and life everlasting.
This development went further into the beginning of the life I was inspired to tell the story about. I don't know about you, but the pleasure I received by taking time out to observe, reflect on the life story before me and to consider the wonder of creation, left me in awe and a deep expression of gratitude and love welled up for God my father. I love Him without shame and when I see such amazing creativity in life I can only love Him for such wonder. It is true when you set your mind upon what is pure and holy and not on the negative press your spirit will have a continuous feast and dance with joy. Guard over the thoughts of your heart ... this is one of the pillars of heaven.
I have further developed my research into indigenous art and story telling of The Australian Aboriginal and New Zealand Maori. I admire these people and see a lot of great wonder in how they reflect their culture in art and music. As my perceptions develop I am including a combination of 2 styles within western fine art because what is common to all peoples is the desire for culture, the desire to worship something greater than ourselves and to tell the story of what our culture says.
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Process
: Poem typed on an iPhone, photographed with a Canon 7D and edited on a Mac G5 in Photoshop CS4. The photo is a straight image with subtle color enhancements.. .
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