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Up Close or Distant: What is Your Preferred Perspective?

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Up Close or Distant: What is Your Preferred Perspective?

Which view of the boats do you prefer? Up close or farther away? And why?

This reminds me of the phrase, “perspective is everything”. This can mean the way we think about and understand something is critical. We should choose our perspective wisely. It can also mean we need to consider multiple points of view. This includes our own and others’ perspectives to get a fuller picture.

I lean towards the latter meaning, so much so that I sometimes have a hard time pinpointing how I feel exactly about some of the more controversial issues of our world. I am good at seeing each opposing side’s points of view and putting myself in their shoes so to speak. I believe that mostly people and their beliefs are coming from a place of a wish to do good in the world and protect the interests of those they love. I am glad to realize I feel this way because I sometimes slip into cynicism, which I don’t like to do.

Thoughts?

12 responses to “Up Close or Distant: What is Your Preferred Perspective?”

  1. buddy71 Avatar
    buddy71

    I like the first photo better. It is the angle, or as some might say, the perspective. If the boats are the subject of each photo, the first photo makes them stand out better. In the second photo, they are lost in the full view of the shot. The first photo makes me want to see the boats. It is a more personal experience.

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    1. Sheila Avatar
      Sheila

      I hear what you’re saying. The closer view makes it more personal. I took these with my Sony A7 III.

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  2. Michael Williams Avatar
    Michael Williams

    nice shots of the boat Sheila!

    as for perspective, yes – i really believe that the way we choose to see things has a massive effect on the subsequent conclusions of our lives which compounds to whatever new situation offshoots from it.

    trying to get an understanding of different sides is crucial.

    i was going to write about it before but decided not to. the murder of the united healthcare ceo in new york city was, if you look at the footage, pretty cold-hearted. there’s no doubt about it. and governor shapiro was right in saying that no one’s righteousness is above the law. but in speaking to many other people about this, including healthcare professionals, they have reiterated strongly that the insurance system is increasingly not geared to help those that really need it in times of catastrophe. instead, it’s only geared towards a preventative type of model. additionally, in an effort to cut costs and statistical exposure, they have introduced and entertained measures (such as cutting payment for anesthesia beyond a certain amount of time) that seem “not very nice” to put it generously.
    I’m sure you can understand the implications these statements have and for even health professionals to say it says something about the gravity of the moral needle. no one is for murder, but the question is: is it “not murder” if you consciously deny to render life assisting service after they’ve given you money for the express purpose of you administering to them in return? this also applies to law enforcement as we pay them taxes to uphold order and deterrence in our cities and communities.

    and in consequence, while we don’t have to support the actions of the young man, when we assimilate all of the facts stirring about this situation, can we really judge – beyond a reasonable doubt – that this malicious killing would still have happened if our healthcare system functioned in the way it KNOWINGLY ADVERTISES itself to function?

    i know it’s kind of abrupt to change course but i hope you and your family are enjoying the rest of the weekend. And with two more days till Christmas eve, Merry – AND Peaceful Christmas to you all. Mike

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  3. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    Hi, Mike. I think your thoughts on the UHC murder reflects my perspective exactly. I used to be a healthcare worker and trust me, the bottom line is what drives insurance companies. It’s a big business and nothing more than that in a global sense. I got out of healthcare mostly for this reason. I was being pressured to lie about my time spent with patients for the bottom line. I’m not saying there aren’t good people working for the insurance company but those in power of making the rules by which these good people are forced to follow are often the type of people I imagined as evil and ending up going to hell in the afterlife. It is harsh to say that but they are thoughts I have had. That being said, I am not a proponent of violence that leads to the taking of a life but often something so drastic is the only way the atrocities of the rich and powerful are brought to light. I wish I could say that it will lead to any real changes for the better but I doubt it will.

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      *sigh* i hear you Sheila lol

      i was just saying to another blogger that we’re celebrating Christmas over here with a focus on extra joy as we feel everything is in limbo for the coming January and beyond. Hopefully, it all works out. Happy Holidays!

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  4. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar
    Lynette d’Arty-Cross

    I like both but prefer the second one more. The boats look vulnerable, like they could be carried away by a storm, or maybe they have been abandoned. They could be very powerful symbols of human experience. Both photos are beautiful.

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    1. Sheila Avatar
      Sheila

      Thanks for your perspective, Lynette. The symbolism you mentioned works so well with the photo. I love that!

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  5. bytheinch23 Avatar
    bytheinch23

    I like the second photo better. Because it’s like me- mysterious and distant. 😁 You won’t see everything unless you take a closer look (hence, the first photo). The second photo is much like our first impressions of those we meet or how we want others to view us. We choose only the good parts/sides of us. We are afraid of the close -up parts that others might see, and what they might think.
    With the boat on the second picture, one cannot really tell if they’re fully on land or halfway.
    But Then, again, I would also prefer the first photo, because it speaks ones truth. No pretentions.

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    1. Sheila Avatar
      Sheila

      I love your observations. Thank you! I am more inclined to be like the distant boats but I prefer to know others close up for the reasons you stated – no pretentions.

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      1. bytheinch23 Avatar
        bytheinch23

        It’s a pleasure. Your post was indeed thought-provoking. I think we all tend to be the distant boats in this chaotic world. But we’ll get far if we act with no pretentions.

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  6. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    I like the up close (first) photo better, how the land juts out into the water in the background, and the boats sitting on the diagonal. It’s interesting how the boats look closer together in that photo than they do in the farther away photo.

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    1. Sheila Avatar
      Sheila

      Yes depending on the perspective the boats look very different! Thanks, Janet

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