The accidental shot

Is every good photo in perfect clarity with just the right amount of light on the subject? I don't think so. I was adjusting the camera on my honeymoon while preparing for a shot with my wife. While doing so I snapped this picture. Obviously the lighting is poor and the image is grainy. However, I love the the way she is standing and how her dress pops out of the photo. Sometimes even when the image is not mechanically correct, a worth while picture can come out of it.

Honeymoon Pictures

We returned from our honeymoon late this past monday night. We were lucky enough to visit the island of St. Lucia in the West Indies. This island is beautiful and the people are gracious. I would definitely recommend visiting there if you get the opportunity. We did a few excursions and went to a local street party which they have every Friday night. It was cool to see how they live and to taste some of the local culinary treats such as the cocoa bean straight from its source which actually tastes like a jolly rancher rather than chocolate.

 We took a helicopter ride from the airport to near our hotel when we arrived. This was taken while looking down. The helicopter ride was definitely a treat and a cool way to see the island.

 While the helicopter was landing, there was this really unique abandoned building. I do wonder though what it was once used for.

 This was taken from inside an old prison at the top of hill near our resort. Doesn't look like the prisoners back in the day had too bad of a view.

 At the top of the hill where the prison was, there was quite a view and I can see why it was such an important viewpoint for the residents of the island.

 Also on top of the hill remains the canons that they used to use to deter attacks. Pretty cool to think that these were used to fight off the enemy and remain where they are.

 This was one of many very colorful flowers that draped the entire resort. Not only did they look beautiful but they smelled that was as well.

 Just outside of the resort was this uniquely painted picnic table. I must say that if there is one place to have a picnic, this would be it.

 The locals walk up and down the beach trying to sell their goods. I'm not sure what this guy was selling but he usually had his son with him who was adorable. He was probably 5 years old and had his hair in dreadlocks and would just run around on the beach without a care.

The Real Heroes

It is hard to know how to react to the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden. I'm not sure that rejoicing is where I am at with the whole thing. Don't get me wrong, the world is a better place without that animal and God only knows that he deserves what he got. But, what comes to mind is the day that he really became infamous and just how many people were affected. I hope that knowing that the mastermind of the attack is no longer roaming free brings somewhat piece of mind to the family members of those who were taken on that day.

Other conversations are about who should take credit, Bush or Obama.  Who should get credit? No one person or administration. Rather the thousands of families that have  lost loved ones, currently serving, and those that have served in the past. They are our real heroes and should be honored. The thing is, even if you tried to celebrate their bravery, soldiers do not want credit individually which is a trait that if everyone practiced we would all be better off.  Imagine walking into enemy fire to save a fellow soldier and thinking what you are doing is just "normal" or what anyone else would have done. This is what Salvatore Giunta did and his humility is something to strive for.