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day 6 - the ant and the grasshopper
day 6 - the ant and the grasshopper
rachelellen


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Camera: Nikon D70s
Lens: Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical XR IF Super Zoom for Nikon
Date: Oct 6, 2007
Date Uploaded: Oct 6, 2007

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 The contrast between these two photos struck me as I was moving them from my memory card -- it reminded me of the fable of the ant and the grasshopper. On the left you have my son, age eleven, driving my dad's yard tractor on the way to the woodshed, towing a load of wood he'd just helped to stack in the trailer. Meanwhile, on the right you see my daughter, newly turned eight and also newly ear-pierced and hair-cut, hard at play. (I will not tell you how many times I have nearly tried to actually reach into the picture to dust off her bottom; she'd already met with a minor disaster once.)

Never fear: the ant's parents will make sure that he shares with his grasshopperish sister this winter. :)

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 10/19/2007 10:59:08 PM
Love the difference in the activities going on in each picture. The colors are absolutely wonderful, especially the umbrella.
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 10/10/2007 01:47:29 PM
These two shots definitely go well together, I like your choice of title too.
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 10/09/2007 09:34:11 AM
Love these shots, it's what I think of when I think of country or small town life.
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 10/08/2007 02:38:01 PM
What fun, though. Great shots!
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 10/07/2007 04:21:44 PM
Two great images to present side by side. You caught your daughter at the perfect moment!
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 10/07/2007 12:58:08 PM
this is a brilliant combo of two images. truly a keeper.
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 10/07/2007 02:32:46 AM
Whimsical, delightful dyptich!
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 10/07/2007 01:19:49 AM
How adorable!!! What a great idea for a dyptich. One you will treasure forever.

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 10/07/2007 12:35:33 AM
So, so cute and the backstory makes it even more so. She just looks soooo happy. Even from behind, I can feel her joy of life.
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 10/07/2007 12:21:12 AM
CUTE!!! Great juxtaposition.
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 10/07/2007 12:18:14 AM

This is truly a wonderful piece of work. The contrast is excellent and the layout is perfect. All the elements work together. This is one of those rare occasions where the title does not force it's way into a shot, but rather makes you say: "Aha, I get it."

Very nice.

Still waiting on a picture of the house though..

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 10/06/2007 11:27:59 PM
This is just wonderful. I hope you print it , frame it and put it on the wall.
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 10/06/2007 11:13:18 PM
Really quite a delightful combination!! And the story with it is delightful as well.
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 10/06/2007 08:42:44 PM
These are two wonderful slices of life! These shots will bring back great memories!
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