Competing With Mother

Posted by Amir (Tehran, Iran) on 1 September 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

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Life is such a tapestry. Life along side death, the circulation between these two forces defines everything on this blue planet. The constant birth of new entities and demise of youngsters of yesterday.

These seeds have germinated and now competing not only with mother, but with other fellow siblings for food, light, water and most importantly, space. Many have come and lost this battle for survival; now is their turn to try their luck for a chance to become a tree.

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Comments (11)

Lost Valley from Kamloops, Canada

I enjoy the words you have shared and the colors on your image are stellar!! Look at all the fine detail!!

1 Sep 2007 5:08am

@Lost Valley: Thanks a bunch "Lost Valley", I really appreciate your constant visit and kind words.

aggie from Singapore, Singapore

Well written. Your script is as powerful as your photo.

1 Sep 2007 7:31am

@aggie: Thank you very much aggie.

Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa

Beautiful colours Amir. I love the texture of the tree behind the soft new leaves.

1 Sep 2007 7:42am

@Mandy: I also love those light greens with brown combination. Thanks once again Mandy.

miu* from GA, United States

Hello,Amir!
You hit upon so lovely title,I think!
Nature is strict on themselves...I felt from your image.

1 Sep 2007 11:57am

@miu*: Dear miu*, I really appreciate your visit. Nature is cruel indeed.

Maysam from Tehran, Iran

very nice

1 Sep 2007 4:26pm

@Maysam: Thanks Maysam

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Beautifully taken, and very moving image and words, Amir. Thank you.
It does seem such a brutal process, doesn't it? And indeed, not just in nature, but throughout human history and civilisation there have been so many, too many instances of mankind showing such brutality to one another. And those who tried to champion a nobler, kinder way have often been 'stomped' on in the process...
Strangely enough, I still believe there is hope for all of us. :) Somewhere in the midst of all that self-centredness and brutality in which man seems no nobler than plant or beast, there is still a moral code operating somehow somewhere in the hearts of man (and woman :) ), for those who would listen to it. I believe this is reflected for example, albeit imperfectly, in the ancient chinese Confucian (as distinct from Taoism or Buddhism which came to China in later times) thinking which emphasised order, filial piety, nobility (not of rank but of actions and attitude), equity, humaneness and loyalty. I believe this is also what the historical Jesus demonstrated perfectly in his life and self-sacrifice. So, here's a smile for you, friend. There is hope :)

1 Sep 2007 4:26pm

@Rebecca: Thanks for your words of wisdom Rebecca.