Week 25
Service
June 24, 2010
In theory, we all like the idea of it. Serving, that is. There are people out there that are down on their luck. A few because of poor decisions they've made, but mostly through no fault of their own, millions (if not billions) of people around the world could use a helping hand. You might say "The needs out there are so great, how could I possibly make a positive difference?" Well one thing is for sure, doing nothing will not make a positive difference.
I was asked to shoot a work-day for an organization that believes in doing something. Housing Industry Foundation, or HIF for short, is made up of a group of executives from the apartment management and related industries who work to provide assistance to people with a housing-related need. From grants for rent or a security deposit, to work-projects to improve housing for a family shelter and many things in between, the sole purpose of this organization is to help others.
I chose the photograph above from this shoot because I appreciate the movement and lines in the image. The powerlines above, the rakelines in the dirt, the motion as he pulls the rake across.. all interesting to me. Plus, the image illustrates this week's topic well, I think.
There are many other groups and movements small and large, ranging from food banks to the Red Cross, to Beautiful Day and local efforts geared to helping out a neighbor. I hope you will think of a way, big or small to pitch in and serve. I encourage you to make that transition from "good idea" to "where do I sign up?". Go ahead, it's good for ya... and you'll be surprised at the difference it makes. In your life as well as those you help....
image taken with Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 4L lens, 1/125 @ f11, ISO 400
June 24, 2010
In theory, we all like the idea of it. Serving, that is. There are people out there that are down on their luck. A few because of poor decisions they've made, but mostly through no fault of their own, millions (if not billions) of people around the world could use a helping hand. You might say "The needs out there are so great, how could I possibly make a positive difference?" Well one thing is for sure, doing nothing will not make a positive difference.
I was asked to shoot a work-day for an organization that believes in doing something. Housing Industry Foundation, or HIF for short, is made up of a group of executives from the apartment management and related industries who work to provide assistance to people with a housing-related need. From grants for rent or a security deposit, to work-projects to improve housing for a family shelter and many things in between, the sole purpose of this organization is to help others.
I chose the photograph above from this shoot because I appreciate the movement and lines in the image. The powerlines above, the rakelines in the dirt, the motion as he pulls the rake across.. all interesting to me. Plus, the image illustrates this week's topic well, I think.
There are many other groups and movements small and large, ranging from food banks to the Red Cross, to Beautiful Day and local efforts geared to helping out a neighbor. I hope you will think of a way, big or small to pitch in and serve. I encourage you to make that transition from "good idea" to "where do I sign up?". Go ahead, it's good for ya... and you'll be surprised at the difference it makes. In your life as well as those you help....
image taken with Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 4L lens, 1/125 @ f11, ISO 400
No comments:
Post a Comment