Ordinary Seagulls.
What's so special about Seagulls you may ask?
They're very common and we see them everywhere, especially if one is fortunate enough to live near coastal areas.
In fact, they can even be quite annoying if you're having a picnic or trying to enjoy fish 'n chips by the sea. They assume you are going to give them a feed too and if you don't, they can get quite demanding.
But two seagulls in particular taught me one of life's important lessons the other day. I was walking along the beach, enjoying the sun and the scenery, taking in the sights and sounds around about me. Dozens of ordinary people and seagulls were doing the same thing and they all blended in, creating a pleasant and picturesque setting.
And then these two seagulls caught my eye. They were clearly having fun frolicking in the breakers; splashing about, diving beneath the waves and making the most of their day. As I took these photos I realized that something this simple brought me joy and gave me a sense of well being.
The moral of this little story? I think we need to be careful in dismissing the ordinary things in life; things we take for granted; things/situations/people we assume are always going to behave and act the way we expect them to. Good and Bad!
I think we deprive ourselves when we overlook every day things and do not pause to appreciate the unique characteristics and features of the ordinary creatures/things/situations and people in our lives. Nature is very accepting. Not so, the human species.
Some of us spend a life time (and exorbitant amounts of money) trying to re-arrange the way we were created and no amount of designer clothing, fame, talent, and achievements can cover up the fact that, beneath these contrived appearances and 'trappings' ...…….we are all very ordinary.
It's time to Stop! And find the gems in the ordinary!
Now, before you accuse me of having double standards...…….... I will admit to being guilty of altering the appearance of some of my original photos. But not on this occasion!
Check out the gif below. It is only the waves that have been altered in this instance, not the seagull. But, those of you who know my love of using digital effects, will know that sooner or later (ok sooner) I will exercise a little artistic license and indulge in some altering of appearances...…….for creative purpose only. (lol)
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
