This is another photo from the series of pictures I took last Sunday, on the way home from my mother’s house. I think this picture is quite interesting to share on Thursday Reflection this time.
This is the other side following on from the previous photo. On this side, the Pondok Cabe airport fence is filled with ranks of frangipani or plumeria trees. Actually, sunset is my target, but from inside of the moving vehicle while from the opposite direction, there are also other cars that move, then the camera shot has produced this image.
Actually, it’s something ordinary and absolutely nothing special, but after I pay close attention, there are special things that have made me reflect on it. On the car window glass that moves fast enough, we can see the reflection of trees, electrical wires, and buildings but through the transparent glass, we also see rows of plumeria and airport fences. I think, this combination of reflection and transparency also often occurs in our minds. It’s like when we are in the middle of contemplation to dissolve our life experience, at the same time, we see an essence from the depths of ourselves. It is a time when wisdom meets and unites with awareness.
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I do not pretend to be a philosopher like you, my friend. But I like the picture.
Ah, I’m also not a philosopher but a mere daydreamer…
Thanks for the compliment, dear friend.
It just happened… lol… I want to shoot sunset when that car passes…
Maybe you need to stare at the picture for at least two hours while pondering it. ?
Okay, then, just ignore it… we’d better drink coffee, and I’m enjoying it one now.
What a beautiful integratiom of reflection and transparency. It also helped that the sun was only partially visible.
You are right, Mohan. The remaining sun partially attaches to the end of the car roof. Luckily it’s not brought away.
Thanks, my friend.
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Good point Albert, so many things go through my mind all at once, it is often that we reflect on what we see, no matter how fast we are moving.
Thank you, Pamela. Yes, that’s the sophistication of our minds, right?
Then I must agree with you Albert. The mind and eye take in sometimes much more than what we pay attention to.
I also agree with you, Pamela, and that is why we often feel curious about everything, want to learn and understand something.
Wonderfull, Stunning Theme Nice work Albert 🙂
Your visit always enlivens my day, Hamza. Thank you best friend.
My pleasure Albert, To always Visit you’re posting..and talk to you!
It is nice to talk to you too, dear Hamza.
I liked the conversation between you and alibb. Carol is right about meditation. Great photo!
…and your appreciation has brightened my day… thank you…
The picture is unique dear friend … that thinking is too much for me … I am not so much a philosopher
Even your compliments are very pleasing to me, dear friend.
With you I can not talk differently than friendly dear Albert….Even if I do not understand things best
I also always talk in the same way to you, dear friend. I think we just need to see that difference is beautiful, in all our strengths and weaknesses.
What else can I do to thank you again for your kindness and understanding dear Albert
Nothing but love in friendship, dear friend.
Nice blog, very deep and philosophical.
Thanks a lot, Maggie. It seems a bit difficult for me to avoid thinking like that. lol
It’s a nice photo!
I feel it sometimes confusing when there are so much info to process …
but nevertheless perhaps its the best time to analyse
It is the reality of our minds that is difficult to calm. One of the ways to get rid of dizziness while playing in a circling fast-paced game is to close your eyes and not analyze it… lol
Hmm… but then aren’t you not paying attention to the coming danger?
That’s a different case, right? I sometimes close my eyes a moment or stare at the floor while playing on some rides in the amusement park but I look at what will happen to some car accidents behind the wheel.
an attractive reflex that people often encounter when sitting in a car and looking out the window.
Strongly agree, and that’s what happened to me at that time.
I found myself drawn to the setting sun. The mix of now, and knowing what is coming, brought me to a moment of clarity.
I am increasingly convinced that you are a philosopher who is preoccupied with technology. You see what others don’t see, Doc.
I am humbled by your words, Albert.
I have to say the same for you, Doc.
I can relate to having to try to tackle my work of blogging and doing surveys which can be challenging but fun as well.
Wow! That’s two interesting online jobs, Dee. Both of them can greatly broaden your horizons.
Blogging is great since I learn new things. Surveys are basically to answer question from politics, entertainment and grocery shopping.
Do you get a good income from both?
The salary is decent enough to assist my relatives buy food and drinks.
Glad to know that you gave your contribution properly, Dee.
I am happy with assisting my relatives through my works on the surveys sites and blogging.
Escher loved that theme, and used it many times in his work…
Agree! Yes, you remind me of Dutch artists with his unique works of art!
MCE has inspired some of my best pieces
You have a great inspirator in work.
that man was a genius on so many different levels
I totally agree with you.
honestly, I’d do more MCE inspired art but it is hard to do that without ripping him off…
Oh… Why is that? You make me curious…
doing a tribute is one thing, but if you copy another artist too closely then your work is derivative. I just like my work to be original, even when inspired by another artist. but that’s just me…
O’… Now I understand what you mean… sometimes I don’t understand such terms for it’s not my mother language… About the original work, I agree with you.
I think your command of English is impressive
I have to consider your statement as a compliment even though it’s likely not factual. Evidence of my deficiency in that context is my lack of understanding of the word you used in the previous reply.
Honestly, your English is as good as many native speakers. Derivative isn’t a commonly used word…
Hshhh… Alright, I don’t want to argue with you, I’d better relent.
we’re doing it again, aren’t we?
Sttt… It would be embarrassing to be heard by the neighbors.
we were rehearsing for a play… mermaid theater
A good reason. Do you start telling them?
I mentioned it in passing, hope they fell for it
The picture is charming. Do not notice that you made the picture while driving. I sometimes overload my brain, I’m thinking too much. For some things, this is fine, but others do not.
Thanks, both for appreciation for the pictures and the advice. I knew that someone would advise me on that, but would be a little sorry to ignore the memorable moment… Hehehe…
I agree. Tips can be shared but the question is if the person’s advice is taken into account ?
In that case, I take it as a good, propper, and important for 99%, the remaining 1% for just in case…
Wow this is stunning. Does not look like you were moving. A perfect sunset. My mind sees and thinks of so many things very often, I have to slow it down.
Thanks a lot, Carol.
Yes, our minds are indeed moving too much, always jumping here and there, of course, we need often to slow it down so we can see something in the gap.
Meditation is the solution! I use it often.
Of course, that is what I mean and you understand it fully.