We put our hopes and our dreams into the things we build.
Our job, our business and especially our home.
Yet, after we are gone, how long will those things last?
Even the most substantial bricks and mortar are subject to weathering and decay in the aftermath of a human life.
Me? I would rather be remembered by my family, by the people who know me and by the words I have written and the photographs I have taken.
Filed under: photography
Beautiful!
After finally resolving my technical difficulties (and going through 2 weeks of withdrawal!), I’m finally back! Hope you’ll stop by if you get the chance –
http://flamingofotos.blogspot.com
Happy New Year!
What an excellent take on this week’s theme. Great shot!
Oh I love photos like that. I always enjoy driving by little ruined houses like that. I wonder who lived there, and when it became a ruin.
http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-my-favorite-thing.html
Wow, yours is so deep and thoughtful. Mine’s just silly …
http://azahar.wordpress.com/2009/01/10/aftermath/
profound! i LIKE IT!
Nothing lasts forever. Especially material possessions. Life is fleeting. Hope we put our limited time on earth to good use.
Enjoy the moments because everything fades away. The colors in your photo are really beautiful.
If you have time check out my aftermath at http://moderatesuburbanchick.blogspot.com/
This is a touching post and I agree with what you wrote
This is a great response to the theme this week! It’s perfect.
Mine’s aftermath of after math. Come on over to see it if you have some time today.
nice take on this week’s theme!
u have your point, so we have to enjoy our life to da max before we kick the bucket!
have a great weekend
Oh nice one too and very poetic. Happy weekend.
Wow! That was real meaningful.. I would love to be remembered that way too.
http://crizcats.blogspot.com/
I could not agree with you more.
(Very interested to read about your family connection to Kings Park.)
Ideas can last, Aerchie. And love. You are never gone as long as someone has love for you and I’m sure your family has much love for their ‘old curmudgeon’.
Very thoughtful post and a lovely photo, too
Happy Saturday!
Great comments….mine’s up at
http://sandyben.blogspot.com/
Great photo and commentary.
very well said. and great photo
thats a great choice for this theme.=)
This is sooo true!! The things of the world will pass only what is done for christ will last.
I love this photo! great take on this weeks theme. My hunt is up, please come and visit
Reminds me of Ozymadias:
And on the pedestal these words appear:
“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
Nothing beside remains: round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare,
The lone and level sands stretch far away.
Very nice photo.
Theme aside this is a gorgeous photo!
Beautiful shot. I always wonder about the stories of the people who lived in long forgotten places.
Beautiful photo … and thought provoking.
WOW nice shot
I often lamented the fact that it seemed that the “permanent” constructions of mankind would forever mar the face of our planet.
Then one day as I rode my bicycle down an abandoned asphalt highway and noted the stress heaves, the cracks and the flora growing up through them, I realized that nothing man can ever build will withstand the forces of mother nature.
And I gained a measure of peace from that thought.
Where was this taken? I love the sweeping meadow.