Nathan Thomas @TakeN@dingdash.com
Breakfast show Presenter at Pure 247 Radio
Joined Jan 2021
"All Turns to Silhouette"
As the sun retired one evening,
I could not believe what I was seeing.
The night was nigh, the day was away,
And all turned black, darker than grey.
"What a bizarre phenomenon," said I,
For what had transpired none could deny.
Then saw I, as my mind danced a pirouette,
That in such light, all turns to silhouette.
A group of small buds under a gloomy overcast sky.
@Berrybunchfamily
You're too kind. 🙄
@MaryMamuzich Absolutely. If nothing else could convince me of God's goodness, the sunset would.
A wondrous supernova of sunlight, blowing beautiful crimson across the sky with incredible power and grace. 💥 🌅
Just saw an amazing sunset, and I thought you guys might like to see it too.
The first photo was taken on my phone, to give you a wide view, while the second was taken on my proper camera, to allow me to be more artistic.
@Berrybunchfamily
You're probably right. In fact, it might not be waving at all. 😬
@KarlGessler
I read Jesus' parables about the scattered seed in Mark 4 and the Vine and the branches in John 15 today.
So you're reading John 1-8? I had begun to memorise John 1 a while ago. "In the beginning was the Word..." It's interesting - I find it to be even more profound and striking each time I read it.
Seaside grass waving calmly in a soft breeze.
@DevotionalTreasures
That's precisely what Jesus often did when preaching, isn't it? To explain how different people respond to God's Word, for example, He used the parable of the seed falling on different ground.
@DevotionalTreasures
Great devotional. I especially like the analogy of the military shield formations and call for backup. It helped me to visualise and further grasp the concept of God as our Shield. 🛡️
@Berrybunchfamily Glad you think so. It took quite a while to set up and achieve just the right balance of light and spacing.
This is my first proper try at flat lay photography.
I had been wanting to try my hand at flat lay photography for some time. Having done extensive research on the genre, I formed an idea for an image in my mind. Then I began to prepare for the shoot.
Firstly, I collected the bits and pieces for the border and background. I used a chopping board from our kitchen for the background, the wood and bark were sourced from our store of kindling, and the rabbit skin was borrowed (with permission) from my brother.
With the ingredients gathered, I set to work arranging them around my subject - a souvenir from a trip to a Land Rover exhibition.
With the stage set, I turned to the lighting. I used just two lights in the end, with the aim of illuminating the picture evenly, while maintaining adequate definition in the image.
I spent more time than usual fine-tuning the picture afterwards, adjusting the tone, sharpness and exposure to create a very rustic feel.
@tanjaostman It looks wonderful.
"Coming in Hard"
Rooftops appear to be the claimed territory of all creatures of the air. By the way they behave, I have oftentimes wondered if some birds think they own the place.
Still, it allows us photographers to get photos like this.
Seeing the crows flying back and forth, an idea for a particular picture formed in my mind. After one or two unsuccessful attempts, I caught this highflying crow coming in fast.
Mastering the framing and timing was tricky. But you can thank my extraordinary photographic acumen for the pleasure of viewing this image. 😏
Little compares with the warmth and wonder afforded by a beautifully illuminated Christmas tree. This is ours from last year.
There are three different versions - one warm and colourful, one subtle and nostalgic, and one bright and classic.
Which style do you favour?
#Photography #Christmas #Christmastree #CapturingBeautyInCreation
When I awoke that morning, a blanket of snow covered the landscape, as far as the eye could see. As the sun rose, it caused the snow on the slanted windows upstairs to glow and glisten in the warm light.
It was mildly surreal, being concealed in such a peculiar fashion, hidden from the outside world beneath a layer of countless, delicate snowflakes.
@MaryMamuzich Great analogy.
Thank you. I have missed posting them. I anticipate sharing many more in the coming weeks.
A small, delicate, colourful flower hides among dark, gnarly green leaves. When a black van parked behind the fence, an otherwise uninteresting composition became quite dramatic. The vehicle darkened the background, accentuating the gloomy atmosphere, which was ideal.
Little editing was required to achieve the dark, ethereally sombre aura.
@MaryMamuzich
Idyllic. 😌 🏞️
