‘Faith’
In this photo I utilized the tree for framing of the cross as well as perspective for the width of the photo.
The tree represents life to me, we must wear many hats, go in a number of directions but we are still connected at the base. Even though we are pulled this way and that, in our core we can find peace. That is what the cross represents, an inner peace brought on by a Higher Power. It doesn’t leap out of the photo and you have to look carefully to find it, but the inner peace is there if you choose to look for it.
I took this photo standing back to get most of the branches in the shot but not the base. I also didn’t want the cross to be the first thing your eye was drawn to. I photographed the cross at a closer angle but chose this photo because I preferred the perspective of having the tree be the first thing a viewer would see.
My goal for this picture is simplicity. We can find beauty in everyday things but sometimes we don’t take the time to stop and look.
This tree is historical, emotional and social. The height of the tree shows how many years it has been standing and the church under the cross allows for a social network of people to congregate on Sundays to share a common belief. This photo compiles those beliefs with nature and a cross making a statement about God, inner strength and unity.
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