Phoneography Challenge: Voices of Humanity–Portrait of an Image and a Word

23 December 2013

Lens:

Droplet by Droplet, 3/16,” iPhone 4s, December 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013

Let me know what you think about my photograph.

Pens:

The year is dissolving into a treasure trove of memories, and I want to dedicate my photograph and poem to family and friends as well as devoted readers who bring joy to my days.

My blog began as a vehicle to share narratives that are told through my lens and pens. This online life has moved me deeper and deeper into photography by encouraging exploration of new inner and outer vistas.

I want to give a special tribute to my “cyberspace” community. It’s a give-and-take, a wondrous partnership that makes possible the seemingly impossible: that I can connect to parts of the world vastly far away or across town. It continues to astound me as well as bring me wonderment, especially the people who I meet.

There is enormous talent to discover through this marvelous technological arena. Each encounter broadens my own horizons, and adds immensely to how I listen and watch my slice of the universe.

At the end of each year I compose a holiday poem, which is accompanied by a photograph. The image may inspire words. Or the poem may push me to find visual language to express its theme. Here’s my ode to 2014. Happy holidays.

Voices of Humanity

While it’s true that a singular image can convey a multitude of stories,

One word easily competes.

Language and visuals transport,

Silent in their potency.

Vocal in their vibrancy.

Charming each into a magical duo or solo performance.

A word induces jazzy rhythms.

A visual implies reverent soundscapes.

Quiet persuasion? Forceful? Observant? Watchful?

Time unleashes:

Experience. Interpretation. Declaration. Protection. Action. Inspiration. Legacy. Hope.

Build–gratitude.

Droplet by droplet,

And Mother Nature and Humanity unite.

Here are other entries for today’s challenge:

http://weliveinaflat.com/blog/phoneography-weekly-kwan-im-temple/

http://fontsandfrosting.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-abstraction/

http://blogagaini.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-monday-night/

http://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-architecture-of-philadelphia/

http://streetsofsfphotos.com/2013/12/23/christmas-victorian/

http://completelydisappear.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/the-opposite/

http://angelinem.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-natures-decorations/

http://nwframeofmind.com/2013/12/23/iphoneography-monday-12-23-13/

http://decocraftsdigicrafts.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/iphonegraphy-challenge-the-fourth-monday/

http://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-star-of-light/

http://livingwithmyancestors.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-architecture/

http://irenewaters19.com/2013/12/24/phoneography-challenge-my-choice-through-the-water/

http://jesussavingmefromme.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-night-photography/

http://watchingthephotoreels.com/2013/12/23/a-merry-tacky-christmas-sweater-post/

http://amarnaik.com/2013/12/24/phoneography-challenge-architecture/

http://19planets.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/winter-countertop-013-december-2013-haiga/

http://stevemcp2002.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/phoneography-challenge-food-photography/

http://acrazychef.wordpress.com/2013/12/25/phoneography-challenge-portraiture/

http://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2013/12/25/phoneography-challenge-the-phone-as-your-lens-2013-street-photography/

http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2013/12/25/phoneography-christmas-village/

http://uniquesochic.com/2013/12/25/iphoneography-challenge-challengers-choice/

http://firebonnet.com/2013/12/23/phoneography-challenge-christmas-relections/

Note: As always I welcome any comment about this post or any part of my blog.

If you’d like to join the fun, please click here for details. If you have any questions about the Phoneography Challenge, please contact me.

Below is a reminder of the monthly schedule with themes for upcoming Phoneography Challenges:

1st Monday: Nature

2nd Monday: Macro

3rd Monday: Black and White

4th and 5th Mondays: Challenger’s Choice (Pick One: Abstraction, Architecture, Food Photography, Night Photography, Portraiture, Still Life, Street Photography, and Travel).

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