Make Me a Picture, Write Me a Line
73Quotes and Photography
I love collecting inspirational/motivational quotes especially one liners. I usually read them when I need some perking up. I started my collection a long time ago. I always keep a small notebook in my bag and would scribble something that catches my attention from books, billboards, posters, wrappers, movies, tv, from almost anywhere.
When I started my photography, I found that I have some photos that perfectly fit some quotes. So I started putting photos and quotes together and printed them as gifts to friends. My friends love them and even ask if I make cards out of these. Well, I have not yet made cards, but maybe I should start thinking about doing so since my friends ask for them anyway. Maybe I should think about going into some card business and give Hallmark a run for its money. Ha ha ha. Hmm... why not?
Anyway, here are a few quotes that I have scribbled on my photos.
On Adversity
We always encounter adversities in our lives. How do we deal with these? Do we let them pull us down or do we emerge as better persons because of them? Here are a few quotes that I have collected on this theme.
- Don’t tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is – Anonymous
- Adversity is just sand on your path to prevent you from skidding – Anonymous
- A brook would lose its song if God removed the rocks - anonymous
- I made it through the rain... Barry Manilow
On believing
Motivational and inspirational quotes always talk of dreams and of believing they will come true. We must learn to trust and believe in ourselves and in a Supreme Being who guides us.
Here are two quotes.
- I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows... Erwin Drake - Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl, Al Stillman
- Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true –anonymous
On Believing
OnTaking Charge
It is said that God helps those who help themselves. So that means we have to actively take part in the making of our destiny. We have to take charge.
Here are a few quotes to inspire us along the way.
- Life isn’t waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain – anonymous
- If life is so blue then select another color from the rainbow – anonymous
- Don't ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet – anonymous
- Don’t go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Taking Charge
On Making a Difference
It is only when we are able to make a difference in someone's life that we can say we have lived.
Take a look at these quotes.
- The world is a rose, smell it and pass it to your friends – Persian proverb
- In this life, we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love – Mother Teresa
Make A Difference
So those are some of the quotes I have added to my photos. Would you like to add some to my collection?
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Hello Angcorics,
You are the first one to drop by. Thank you! I'm happy if I could add to your collection!
Ha ha ha, that is just wishful thinking. I need somebody to teach me about doing business. I know next to nothing about that.
Great Ideas! Keep up the good work in linking quotations with your exquisite meaningful photographs!
A little bird told me that Hallmark is thinking of filing Chapter 11 very soon!
Great Ideas! Keep up the good work in linking quotations with your exquisite meaningful photographs!
A little bird told me that Hallmark is thinking of filing Chapter 11 very soon!
Great Ideas! Keep up the good work in linking quotations with your exquisite meaningful photographs!
A little bird told me that Hallmark is thinking of filing Chapter 11 very soon!
nice hub! i agree that these could be used for to make postcards :D
I've been a big fan of Kate Voegele's music lately and there's this great line from her song "Sweet Silver Lining"
"I may be weak but I'm never defeated and I'll keep believing in clouds with that sweet silver lining" :D
Love the photos and quotes. I especially like the quote by Mother Teresa. I would have to say that my favorite photo on this hub is the "dancing" photo. Love your work!
Inspiring, I love quotes and write them also :) Here are some great quotes that I collected over some time.http://bit.ly/7C1HN
Hi Ernie,
You sent your comment 3 x. So, thank you, thank you, thank you! Your comment inspires me.
Hello hart2x,
Thank you very much for your heart(hart) warming comment.
I like that line, "I may be weak but I'm never defeated and I'll keep believing in clouds with that sweet silver lining". I hope you don't mind if I use it in another photo soon?
All the best!
Hi KatieE39,
Your comment inspires me to do more!
I too love the quote from Mother Teresa.
I'm happy that you like my "dancing" photo. This is also very close to my heart because I took it under difficult circumstances and it won a prize in a contest.
Hi cgull8m,
Thank you very much for dropping by and leaving a comment. I will check out your collection of quotes after I post this. We should compare collections one of these days. I'm sure there will be several similarities.
All the best!
Well, that made my day....I think I will borrow the following :)
Don’t tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is – Anonymous
Life isn’t waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain – anonymous
Hi AsherKade,
Thank you for your inspiring comment.
I'm happy that the quotes and photos made your day!
This is a great piece. There is something calming about people strong in their beliefs. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Puppascott, coming from you, that's a real compliment.
Thank you very much!
I'm not sure what that means, but thank you. : )
Come on puppascott, you know what I mean ... you're the one who writes great pieces!
Aw... why am I explaining? =)
Your words are too kind. I thought it was the Agnostic thing.
Ha ha ha ...we are developing here a mutual admiration society..!
by all means.. :D I would love to see that line on one of your photos! :D
I found these beautiful photos together with quotes quite inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great hub Jill. Especially dig the Emerson quote, the rain dance doo-dah, and rocks in the river - all very relevant to my life right now. Composition on the imagery is all uh-huh, yeah. Voting up!
Hello Dottie 1,
Thanks very much for dropping by. I'm happy that you found the photos and quotes inspiring.
Hi Christianesk,
Thanks very much for your generous comment. It's good to know that what I shared here has relevance to your life. That's really great!
Absolutely beautiful hub, through and through~~ You have given me much to ponder this evening...thank you for that gift!!! :-)
Hi Montana Farm Girl,
Your comment warms my heart! Thank you for dropping by.
Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is - I especially like this quote. It puts words to what I have been wanting to express to a friend who is going through a tough situation. I didn't want to sound all preachy, so this will work very well. Your photography is superb also. Thanks so much for sharing this hub...I have bookmarked it, as I, also, love quotes. Mother Teresa is one of my favorite people to quote! I look forward to reading more of your hubs. Would it be alright with you if I link to your hub from one of my hubs?
I really enjoyed that hub, the photos were magic
Hi DoodleLyn,
Thank you very much for dropping by and leaving a comment. I am happy that you found something that can help your friend.
I am so honored that you bookmarked my hub and would like to link it to one of your hubs. That is the best compliment one can receive.
Thanks again.
Hello Brenda,
I am happy that you enjoyed this hub. Thank you very much for your heartwarming comment.
Jill, I feel I'm strong for today's challenges after reading your hub. Thanks!
Hi Francia,
Thanks too.
It's really amazing how a picture and the right words can do wonders for us.
What a wonderful hub - I'm a big gatherer of quotes that are inspiring. You've matched them perfectly with your excellent photos. Thanks for uplifting my day. :-))
Hi Nolimits Nana,
Thank you very much for your kind comment. This really means a lot to me especially since I saw in your profile that you are an artist.
How utterly delightful and inspiring! Beautiful pictures and your many quotes were refreshing - I'll be back to visit again. Thank you! And thank you for joining my fan club too - I just saw that you did! Cheers!
Hello frogyfish,
Thank you for hopping by and leaving an inspiring comment. Thank you for the promise to visit again.
It's my pleasure to be part of your fan club.
Thanks so much for these wonderful thoughts and great photos. Just what I needed to start my day today!
Hi RedElf,
Your comment is very heartwarming. I'm happy if I was able to contribute to your having a great day.
Thank you for dropping by.
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angcorics says:
5 months ago
I too love quotations. Whenever I deliver a speech, I usually spice it up with a lot of quotes. The quotes you provide will certainly add to my collection. Thanks and good luck in your future line of work, competing with Hallmark.