a photographer went to a socialite party in new york city. as soon as she entered the front door,
the host said, "i love your pictures. they're wonderful. you must have a fantastic camera."
she said nothing until dinner was finished.
then...
"that was a wonderful dinner, you must have a fantastic stove."
sam haskins
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if you're a dog groomer, i'll never compliment you on your shears. and if you're a writer, i'll never compliment you on your pens. and if you're a painter, i'll never compliment you on your brushes.
today
let's raise our glasses to our beautiful talents
and
the ability to hold our tongues until the perfect moment
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Fabulous!!! I love the quote! And yes, here is to claiming our talents and the ability to hold our tongues until "the" perfect moment! Cheers!!!
ReplyDeleteI raise my glass to your beautiful talents and your very well written words. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've read that quote before and think of it often when I hear a similar remark. Clink, clink!
ReplyDeleteFaboo!
ReplyDeleteThe right timing is everything!
ReplyDeleteI've had people ask me about my camera equipment so many times that I began to believe that it was the camera and not me that got great shots. Time for a rethink. :0)
ReplyDeleteHold our tongues? Ummm, errr, well... I try to.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great quote :) I just read this link ~ http://www.pixiq.com/article/10-photo-compliments ~ It's a good reminder for me. I can be guilty of both sides of this situation at times... insulted by a comment and have said the wrong thing at times. I sometimes use the word capture for my own photos and have used it commenting on others, not as an intentional insult, sometime I just feel that I've been place in a magic place to capture something, like yesterday during a foggy dewy magical morning! Yes all of my practice before the moment might help me create a 'work of art' but I often feel like I've just been lucky. I'm rambling, just thought it would be fun to chat around this with you ♥ Off to the studio to practice.
ReplyDeleteAwesome picture....so what kind of camera was that again? teehee
ReplyDeleteLove the post!!
Woot woot !!!! You are awesome, Beth ! Love you !
ReplyDeleteI love that - I'm actually the one who usually gives credit to my camera and lens when I'm given a complement, although I'd never give my pens or computer credit for my writing. Thanks for helping me put it into perspective! I'll be more gracious about accepting the next one! (gosh, I hope there's a 'next' one!)
ReplyDeletePerfect..That made me smile...
ReplyDeleteThanks
Wow, that was a great post. You must have a nifty computer. ( sorry, beth, but I owed you one!!! Old I am...) Hee hee. love, love, love, kath
ReplyDeleteOh, wise words! Hey, I just noticed your new header ... love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteFantastic quotes and OH so true! Holding our tongues until just the right minute...what a gift, talent and blessing.
ReplyDeletehere here....
ReplyDeleteFunny I had this similar chat with a close friend today. I was complimented today by two ex relatives by marriage about how LUCKY I was to have such great successful kids.
ReplyDeleteWhile smiling broadly I replied, "luck had nothing to do with it. I worked hard, gave lots of love, set boundaries, used discipline, gave encouragement and provided them a good education, and freedom to become their own persons. They in turn, learned well, listened well, worked very hard, and with respect for others and kindness in their hearts have turned into wonderful young adults, with great work ethics, a strong moral compass, and creativity oozing from their pores.
Luck was not there...Their Mother was and they were.
My friend thought I took it too personally. I felt it insulting to me as a parent and to my kids who deserve the kudos...maybe I need wine ..lol
xx
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Well said!!
ReplyDeletesmiling! Love this quote, but I hear you have a new camera. Will that make your pictures better. Yes, it is in the eye and talent of the person behind the camera. I noticed that just recently with my sons pictures. He has a different perspective than I do and I love it. Nice photo!
ReplyDeletethanks for a much-needed smile this morning :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE that photo... you must have a fantastic...oh, wait..
You just have to look at how great iphone pics can be in the right hands to know that it isn't the equipment!
ReplyDeleteso true :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I am still smiling.
ReplyDeleteI had some paintings exhibited and one "gentleman" complimented my expensive looking custom frames. I passed it along to my framer. She was thrilled.
That's AWESOME! Wow, I have a big smile on my face right now. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I must remember this advise. (Kind of like people who always have a "great ideas" that never get any further than their thoughts.)
ReplyDeletebingo.
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perfect
ReplyDeleteAmen -- I hadn't heard that quote. It's a good one!
ReplyDeletewell done, my lady! oh, yes, it's all in the camera used...ha! if that were true, I'd be a pro at taking pictures, right?
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