Friday, January 14, 2011

Trái Tim Hòan Hảo

Có một chàng thanh niên đứng giữa thị trấn và tuyên bố mình có trái tim đẹp nhất vì chẳng hề có một tì vết hay rạn nứt nào. Đám đông đều đồng ý đó là trái tim đẹp nhất mà họ từng thấy.
Bỗng một cụ già xuất hiện và nói: "Trái tim của anh không đẹp bằng trái tim tôi!". Chàng trai cùng đám đông ngắm nhìn trái tim của cụ. Nó đang đập mạnh mẽ nhưng đầy những vết sẹo. Có những phần của tim đã bị lấy ra và những mảnh tim khác được đắp vào nhưng không vừa khít nên tạo một bề ngoài sần sùi, lởm chởm; có cả những đường rãnh khuyết vào mà không hề có mảnh tim nào trám thay thế.

Chàng trai cười nói: Chắc là cụ nói đùa! Trái tim của tôi hoàn hảo, còn của cụ chỉ là những mảnh chắp vá đầy sẹo và vết cắt.

Mỗi vết cắt trong trái tim tôi tượng trưng cho một người mà tôi yêu, không chỉ là những cô gái mà còn là cha mẹ, anh chị, bạn bè... Tôi xé một mẩu tim mình trao cho họ, thường thì họ cũng sẽ trao lại một mẩu tim của họ để tôi đắp vào nơi vừa xé ra. Thế nhưng những mẩu tim chẳng hoàn toàn giống nhau, mẩu tim của cha mẹ trao cho tôi lớn hơn mẩu tôi trao lại họ. Ngược lại, mẩu tim của tôi trao cho con cái tôi, những người thân, bạn bè tôi và khi nhận lại mẩu tim từ họ là không bằng nhau nên chúng tạo ra những nếp sần sùi mà tôi luôn yêu mến vì chúng nhắc nhở đến tình yêu mà tôi đã chia sẻ. Thỉnh thoảng tôi trao mẩu tim của mình nhưng không hề được nhận lại gì, chúng tạo nên những vết khuyết. Tình yêu đôi lúc chẳng cần sự đền đáp qua lại. Dù những vết khuyết đó thật đau đớn nhưng tôi vẫn luôn hy vọng một ngày nào đó họ sẽ trao lại cho tôi mẩu tim của họ, lấp đầy khoảng trống mà tôi luôn chờ đợi.

Chàng trai đứng yên với giọt nước mắt lăn trên má. Anh bước tới, xé một mẩu từ trái tim hoàn hảo của mình và trao cho cụ già. Cụ già cũng xé một mẩu từ trái tim đầy vết tích của cụ trao cho chàng trai. Chúng vừa nhưng không hoàn toàn khớp nhau, tạo nên một đường lởm chởm trên trái tim chàng trai. Trái tim của anh không còn hoàn hảo nhưng lại đẹp hơn bao giờ hết vì tình yêu từ trái tim của cụ già đã chảy trong tim anh...
Sưu tầm

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot


By Aurora Gatbonton Inspiration


Nothing boost and compliments a photographer like winning or even get nominated in a highly regarded competition. In order for all these to take place, one must participate in a competition as a first step because a photography competition is also a great way to understand your skills and sharpen your perspective. As mentioned, submit yourself to a competition is the first step, but how do you capture the ever demanding judges’ attention?
elements to winning shots Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
For the basic, you must understand the theme, rules and regulation, requirement and most importantly the media format. Make sure your photos fits the theme and do some research on why some photos can make it and the reason why some just does not. All these seems pretty easy to understand and people usually took it very lightly but this is one of the reason that might fail you.
Here are the 12 elements that define a winning photographic print. Use it as your guide to increase your chances of winning any photographic competition.

1. Impact

The image should make an impact to the viewer upon seeing it the first time. It has to evoke an intense emotion that is compelling. They have an odd quality about them, such that they adhere to your psyche and refuse to let go. You tend to stare long because the photo sticks to you in some way.
buddhist monk photography by Stephen Shaver Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Buddhist Monk, Thailand by Stephen Shaver.)

2. Composition

Bring out the idea of the image thru visual elements in your composition. Create a visual focal points to isolate your subject. Be original. Avoid cliches. Think about what it is you are trying to say and how you can best convey this in your composition. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on your intention. The viewer’s eye should be drawn to the center of attention naturally.
rooftop golf photography by Landon Nordeman Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Rooftop Golf, New York Photo by Landon Nordeman.)

3. Lighting

Getting a perfect exposure is very important when it comes to creating detail and dimension which defines an image. Lighting is the key to creating images that stands out. Proper use of lighting can enhance your photo. Knowing about the various qualities of light can help you arrange your shots to best advantage. High temperature light sources lean towards the blue spectrum and low temperature sources are extra reddish in color. Too much light will get you a washed out picture. Too little light will make your photo too dark and has too many shadows. When the light gives up more contrast, your photo will have more detail, shape and texture.
tokay gecko photography by Erin Yard Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Tokay Gecko by Erin Yard.)

4. Technique

What was the method used to create the image? Let the judges see your artistic eye. Try to capture the exceptional and the unusual and make the most of it. Be aware of the right moment, unique colors, and quality of light as well as its graphic elements when taking the shot.
staccato photography by King Douglas Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Staccato by King Douglas.)

5. Print Presentation

A high-quality print starts with a good negative or digital file. It must be correctly exposed prior to printing it. Glossy photo prints are shiny and vibrant in colors but hard to view when reflected by intense light. Matte finish is best suited for black & white images but the texture can make a photo look grainy.
death valley national park photography by Michael Melford Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Death Valley National Park by Michael Melford.)

6. Creativity

How did you express your imagination through the concept you want to convey on your photo? The image should show the original idea, message or thought that you did more than just copy some other photographer’s style.
picador photography by Joseba Ibarra Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Picador by Joseba Ibarra.)

7. Center of Interest

The viewer’s eye should be drawn naturally to the center of attention. Any leading lines should direct to that point without making the viewer’s eye jump to and fro around the image.
cavern explorer photography by Stephen Alvarez Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Cavern Explorer, Tennessee by Stephen Alvarez.)

8. Color Balance

The tones and color should work together in harmony or be used in contrast to stir up a mixture of feelings. The color has to be realistic and does not clash on each other. A good mixture of color can produce dramatic effects.
montgolfieres photography by Armel COUETTE Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Montgolfieres by Armel Couette.)

9. Style

Various fields of photography require a different style and perspective. The techniques used may vary based on the subject, the situation and the theme of the contest.
whirling dervish photography by Nour Elrefai Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Whirling Dervish by Nour Elrefai.)

10. Subject Matter

Try to look for a subject that is truly extraordinary and that stands out among the popular subject matter entered in the competition.
feast of the sacrifice photography by James Nachtwey Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Feast of the Sacrifice by James Nachtwey.)

11. Technical Excellence

The printing, sharpness, exposure, retouching, correct color and mounting are some points that shows the quality of the physical print.
boom boom photography by Christophe Kiciak Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
(Credit: Boom Boom Christophe Kiciak.)

12. Story Telling

As Ansel Adams used to say, “There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.” A photo can convey emotion, mood, narrative, ideas and messages. These are the elements that make a statement and tell a story.
circumcision ritual photography by James Nachtwey Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot
Circumcision Ritual, South Africa by James Nachtwey.)


Read more: Photography Tips: 12 Elements To Capture That Winning Shot http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/photography-tips-12-elements-to-capture-that-winning-shot/#ixzz1AjUCAI6h

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Hãy từ bi, hỉ xả, vô ngã, vị tha...

"Đời là dòng xoáy bất tận, là cuộc chiến giữa tình yêu thương và lòng thù hận, giữa trí thông minh và thủ đoạn, giữa sự giả tạo và lòng ăn năn hối tiếc, mà trong đó kẻ chiến thắng cũng có thể là kẻ chiến bại. Chỉ có yêu thương và tha thứ mới tồn tại mãi mãi. Đạo đức là cái càng cho càng nhận được nhiều."



- sưu tầm- 

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tâm



Cuộc đời này ngắn ngủi biết bao, yên thương nhau còn không đủ, sao người ta lại làm đau lòng người khác làm chi nhỉ và nhất là làm đau chính những người bên cạnh mình???

Monday, January 3, 2011

Đồng tiền có 2 mặt và con người cũng thế!



Vẫn biết rằng mọi sự vật trên đời này đều có 2 mặt nhưng cuộc đời này sẽ tốt đẹp biết bao nếu con người luôn đối xử với nhau bằng chân tình nhỉ. Sẽ không còn những giả dối giả tạo,...

I Ching Dragon & Phoenix Coins, Bronze

Monday, December 27, 2010

An example of compassion

Paddy came home an hour earlier than usual and found his wife stark naked on the bed. When he asked why, she explained," I am protesting because I don't have any nice clothes to wear."

Paddy pulled open the closet door. "That' ridiculous," he said, "look in here. There is a yellow dress, a red dress, a print dress, a pantsuit…..Hi, Bill!" And he goes on, "A green dress…." 




This is compassion! It is compassion to his wife, it is compassion to Bill. No jealousy, no fight, just simply,"Hi, Bill How are you?" and he goes on. He never even inquires, " What are doing in my closet?" Compassion is very understanding. It is the finest understanding that is possible to man.

an extract from the book "Compassion: The Ultimate Flowering of Love" by Osho

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Concentration & Absentmindedness

An anecdote from the book "Compassion: the Ultimate Flowering of Love" by Osho:

" I have brought a frog," said the professor of zoology beaming at his class, 'fresh from the pond, in order that we might study its outer appearance and later dissect it.'

He carefully unwrapped the package he carried and inside was a neatly prepared ham sandwich. The good professor looked at it with astonishment.

'Odd!' he said, 'I distinctly remember having eaten my lunch.


In scientific work, in scientific research, in the science lab, you need concentration. You have to concentrate on one problem and exclude everything else -- so much so that you almost become unmindful of the remaining world. The only problem that you are concentrating upon is your world.

That's why scientists become absent-minded. People who concentrate too much always become absent-minded because they don't know how to remain open to the whole world.