Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV 1

IN A NEW POST CREATED FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PHOTO WITH AN UNUSUAL POINT OF VIEW.

Ka U'i O Manoa is the rock on the left.

Ka U’i O Manoa is the rock on the left.

Hawaiian legend says that Ka U’i O Manoa was “The Pretty One of Manoa.” Her spirit is manifested in the rock.

Just before the early afternoon rain.

Just before the early afternoon rain.

It created the perfect picture frame.

It created the perfect picture frame.

This week I’m grateful for gentle rain and for this cinder block wall. What about you?

Can’t wait to see what others are sharing this week. Be sure to click on the link to see.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus (This Week I’m Focusing on Love) 3

When someone we love dies it is easy to focus on our loss and dwell in sadness, but my Corgi was such an inspiration that I find I have to focus on love instead. He saw my daughter through loving eyes and understood her long before we did. He loved all of us even when we failed to understand him and initially labeled him as a problem puppy. He loved the animal behaviorist who helped us to understand him better too. He also loved the dog groomer who was so gentle with him, the pet sitters who forgave him when he nipped one of them, and his veterinarian who helped ease his pain as his body began to fail him. He smiled through his pain and it was only when he thought no one was looking or when someone touched his backside that his pain truly showed. He had more dignity and grace than most people and we’ll never stop loving him and remembering his love for us.

I’m grateful for the eleven years and nine months of his life that he shared with us.

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This week Cheri Lucus Rowlands’ photo challenge is inspired by Matthew George’s post on focus for Photography 101.