When I was little we went around the Thanksgiving table and shared what we were thankful for. My brothers and cousins are all older now, married, engaged, career building, and for Thanksgiving we decided to open a bottle of wine and go around the table again. As each family member took their turn sharing what they were thankful for, I noticed that in some way each person was thankful for another person in their life, a relationship that has changed them, an act of kindness that haunts their heart. I found this to be true in many of your contest photo submissions. What would we do without the people who inspire us? May these finalists inspire you today.
Finalist #1 by Amy
“This image is from the Little Rock National Cemetery on July 4th of this year. On a day when you would expect many to be paying their respects and gratitude for the sacrifices these men and women made, I only met one soul meandering through the lives laid to rest. I’m thankful for lives lost and lives serving across our world so we can celebrate with our families a day of thanksgiving.”
Finalist #2 by Sheetal
“I am attaching a picture of my friend and her the sweet little baby boy she recently adopted. I chose this picture because I am thankful that there are amazing people like my friend who put themselves out there and step up to help others, and I am also thankful that this sweet boy is going to have such a fantastic life with her!”
Finalist #3 by Liliana
“A manger. A baby. A King. For Him, we are thankful.
When we had a hard time conceiving our first baby and after a scary third pregnancy, I made a promise to God that my children would know about Him. Every year, before Christmas, we celebrate and re-enact the story of the nativity. This photograph reminds me of three beautiful reasons to be very thankful.”
Finalist #4 by Michelle
“I’m thankful for girlies, playing outside between raindrops, smiles, and always knowing your sisters have your back (literally and figuratively).”
Finalist #5 by Anne
“I am thankful for love that transcends 60 years of marriage. I am thankful for the choice and commitment made by two people to have that type of relationship. I am thankful for the 5 kids, 11 grandkids, and 2 great grandkids that came as a result of their commitment.”
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The winning finalist will receive their own copy of DVD 2, Beyond the Green Box: Understanding Your Digital Camera. AND a random voter will be selected to win their own copy as a gift for themselves or a stocking stuffer for some lucky friend!
Here is Amanda! She won the Sony camera last month in the Pumpkin Photo Contest! Thanks for the pic Amanda! You are so great! And your photo was wonderful!
Her winning photo!
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#1 So very haunting
I am thankful for all your photos and wonderful life stories that accompany them. Just wonderful. Thanks. I’m touched by all of them and they’re so great I’m not voting for any one because I like them all, just had to jump on here and say THANK YOU 🙂
I loved #1 because I am proud to be an American and to meditate & pray for those wonderful & brave men/women that died for this country & those still serving today so that we can sleep safely in our beds at night. God bless America & our great military. I felt pride looking at the photo.
I have to vote for the “girlies” on the slide. What a beautiful moment! The emotion in the photograph speaks for itself. Good job!
Finalist #1–Amy
Her photo shows a degree of sacrificial honor that appeals to me. The neutral colors — brown, beige, black, off-white –give the photo a somber & sober tone. The camera angle makes the markers look like an endless theatre, as though it’s a reminder that everyone dies, so be thankful for LIFE (as though Life speaks by way of contrast, i.e., death). With this being a nat’l cemetery taken July 4, the photo reveals an appreciation for the sacrifices of those serving for our nation’s protection. There’s depth here; there’s expansion; there’s a reverent silence. Quite good!
I vote for #3.It is such a lovely picture depicting the love of Jesus through a child’s eyes. I love the lighting in the photo.
#3 has my vote…Parents should start children out young so that they grow up knowing the true reason for the season!
#3 One of the greatest pictures I’ve seen for the Holidays!
Love Finalist #1 of the cemetery. Its great
This picture really touches my heart,because my dad and my uncle were both veterans and have passed on. I know that their sacrifices have made my life,my children’s life, and now my grandchild’s life better. Great picture!
#3…very sweet and meaningful.
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