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While out for a walk this morning, before the pouring rain, I came across this rusty chain that was stretched between two posts. I decided to try a photo of it. When I arrived back home I played with it for a while and tried various edits. I cropped out most of it and I ended up loving this finished product in Sepia. I thought I might as well include one more photo for the theme.

Whenever I See a photo like this I tend to think about how family is linked together, not only by blood, but also through marriage. As I sat and looked at the finished photo some more, I also thought about the link between mankind and how we are all linked together. It doesn't matter where we live, what color our skin is, what religion we are, we are all linked together through the commonality of the human race. I wish there was a way that we could get beyond political differences, beyond the religious differences and find a common thread that would allow the world to live in peace, without war. I know, that's anb ideal world, but sometimes you can't help but wonder what it would be like for the world to live in peace.
Nice! This looks good
August 23rd, 2010  
this looks amazing! great processing! love this
August 23rd, 2010  
Love this Rick!
August 23rd, 2010  
The composition and editing is superb.
We are all linked together in today's world; what one country does affects the rest of the world; a deed done by one can affects millions.
One day when the Prince of Peace returns to the Planet Earth there will be Perfect Peace.
August 23rd, 2010  
I really like your composition Rick :)
August 23rd, 2010  
Great shot and great processing!
August 23rd, 2010  
Sue
very very nice! I was looking at a chain today also thinking that it would be a good one for the theme but it was too busy with people walking by
August 23rd, 2010  
love the photo. It looks great in sepia
August 23rd, 2010  
great photo rick!
August 23rd, 2010  
Very nice. The simplest things captured in a photo provoke deep thoughts.
Ah that the world might know and live by the peace that passes all understanding.
August 23rd, 2010  
Fabulous photo and extraordinary caption. You are so correct, we are all in fact linked. It amazes me how so many just don't see it that way. I truly believe when WE realize that, when we know in our heart of hearts that we are all linked, then that allows peace to rest in our hearts. To me, that's all I can hope for in today's world, however sad that may be.
August 23rd, 2010  
great shot Rick- love the processing and the caption! Thanks as always for your comments on my photos :)
August 23rd, 2010  
Fabulous! This is absolutely amazing!!!! :) A fav....
August 23rd, 2010  
great close up shot.
August 23rd, 2010  
this is fabulous rick!
August 23rd, 2010  
great shot, and I agree with all you wrote ....
August 23rd, 2010  
Fantastic image!
August 23rd, 2010  
well said, and wonderful image! i love the sepia and the textures in the chain. awesome.
August 23rd, 2010  
wonderful shot and awesome editing...wow!
August 23rd, 2010  
Great picture. Moving caption. :)
August 23rd, 2010  
Cool shot.
August 23rd, 2010  
Very cool!
August 23rd, 2010  
This looks awesome Rick! I love the rust/copper color around it! Great photo!
August 23rd, 2010  
I love it and like John Lennon said, "Imagine"
August 23rd, 2010  
Beautiful shot Rick... and I love your commentary too!
August 23rd, 2010  
Great close-up.
August 23rd, 2010  
What a strong image and a tender, heartfelt caption. I think we share the same longing, and who wouldn't? *Beautifully* photographed and written, Rick. And thank you for your birthday message...
August 23rd, 2010  
Great texture and perspective!
August 23rd, 2010  
I love this!! Fantastic perspective and detail. Absolutely brilliant!
August 23rd, 2010  
great picture :) I really like what you wrote too.....
August 23rd, 2010  
This is art! Amazing and rich. I imagine that ideal, perfect place as Heaven. :)
August 23rd, 2010  
This is wonderful! Perfect entry for the theme. I also like the family comparison you made.
August 23rd, 2010  
Love the picture & your thoughts that it led to - wouldn't it be nice to go beyond the differences we see in eachother but that place is not this earth, as those of us who love our Lord & Saviour know.
August 23rd, 2010  
Fantastic!
August 23rd, 2010  
Great shot! Cool :)
August 23rd, 2010  
absolutely beautiful! wonderful shot rick. :D
August 23rd, 2010  
great photo like the post processing :)
August 23rd, 2010  
fantastic capture and beautifully edited Rick, love the lighting
August 23rd, 2010  
Wow,this is great Rick,love your processing also. Thanks for your comment,and how wonderful for you to find those old rolls of film,must have been so exciting to look at the photos after a few years :)
August 23rd, 2010  
Beautiful sentiments and editing, Rick. Very thought filled.
August 23rd, 2010  
nice shot.....
August 23rd, 2010  
The cropping is really effective and sepia just sets it off perfectly. Really nice effect.
August 23rd, 2010  
Great shot, love the focus and color treatment.
August 23rd, 2010  
Great picture... fantastic perspective and detail.
August 23rd, 2010  
A powerful meditation to go with this very atmospheric photo. You always go deep and take your readers along with you. Nice job.
August 23rd, 2010  
by the way I like the new profile pic Rick
August 23rd, 2010  
Rick, this is an amazing picture!
I love it!
August 23rd, 2010  
Oh, wow, Rick, what a powerful image you have created! FAV! And, I am so impressed by how you are linking your photography and your thought-provoking personal reflections.
August 23rd, 2010  
Saw this on the popular page!
Great shot Rick!! :D
August 23rd, 2010  
This is stunning Rick...congrats it is perfect!!!
August 23rd, 2010  
Very dramatic, well done getting on the popular page
August 23rd, 2010  
AWESOME shot. very sharp, lovely contrast. very meaningful shot with a meaningful image.
August 23rd, 2010  
This is awesome, Rick. I love the capture, the processing and your thoughts.
August 23rd, 2010  
this is excellent.. and a fav!
August 23rd, 2010  
Great photo. Love the way you think.
August 23rd, 2010  
Great photo & perfect for the theme.
August 24th, 2010  
nice shot
August 24th, 2010  
this is so good!
August 24th, 2010  
This is great, Rick!!
August 24th, 2010  
Like the subtle color choices on this one Rick. I also enjoyed reading your thoughts too. I selfishly picked the recent theme with the hope of forcing people to think about peace. If I get nothing else from this project, I know that for a short while I had a few hundred people thinking about peace. Anyways, I couldn't agree more with you and hold the same hope and wonder.
August 24th, 2010  
Really like how you shot and process this image.
August 24th, 2010  
I love the angle on this and the post processing!
August 24th, 2010  
Great pic! I love the focus, the angle and the colors. And your comment. A fav!
August 25th, 2010  
very cool :)
August 25th, 2010  
A strong photo - very nice words - so true!
August 25th, 2010  
I love the words as much as the pic...there's always hope!!
September 8th, 2010  
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