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This image will always give me chills. What about you? It’s what we call an iconic image.   An iconic image often has global or political implications. They affect our emotions because we immediately recognize something powerful or historic in the image. Think of pictures like those marking a day in history, worldwide events, or famous people.   Iconic photos don’t have to be of recognizable subjects, though. There are iconic wedding photos, event shots, and even family portraits. What makes it iconic is that it evokes powerful feelings from its intended audience.   Photographers are always hoping to capture something iconic. We keep our heads on a swivel so that we are constantly aware of our surroundings, the people and other subjects, the mood, the lighting, and all the other elements that contribute to our photos. We are constantly calculating and watching for everything to align perfectly in our lens.   This is generally called “composition.” The way we compose a photo has to become instinctive for a photographer. We can only learn to do it through time and experience, and of course, a lot of trial and error. We notice where things will be in the frame. We can tell the difference between two nearly identical facial expressions. We see how a background will impact the foreground. And we have an eye on more details at once than anyone can imagine.   When we nail it, it’s amazing. You can tell you’re looking at an iconic photo if you just can’t pull your eyes away from it, or if you feel an emotional reaction to it. Every once in a while, this type of photo happens spontaneously. But most of the time, it happens because a hard-working photographer applied their years of experience to make it work.   What’s your most iconic photo?  

Today, we honor the lives lost on 9/11 and remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to protect us. Their memories will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸 https://lnkd.in/ekv3NJZ #personalinjurylaw #personalinjurylawyer #atlantabusiness #atlantalawfirm

Today, on Patriot Day, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy. Let us honor their memory by committing ourselves to building a stronger, more united nation. #PatriotDay #NeverForget #StrengthInUnity #estateplanning #whatif #lastwillandtestament #beprepared #texaslawyers #guardianship #probateattorney #estateplanningattorney #texas #powerofattorney #wecanhelp #estateplanninglawyer #boardcertified #probate #medicalpowerofattorney #buildyourlegacy #yourfamilylegacy #everythingprobate

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their legacy inspires us to plan wisely for the future, taking steps towards financial security for ourselves and our loved ones.⭐ #MemorialDay #financialsecurity #financialplanning #financialadvisors #financialplanner #wealthmanagement #fiduciary

🌟 Honoring the Heroes of 9/11 🌟 Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown on September 11, 2001. We honor the heroes who stepped up in the face of unimaginable tragedy—the first responders, everyday citizens, and all who lost their lives. We are reminded of the importance of coming together as a community, supporting one another, and standing strong in the face of adversity. Let us carry forward the spirit of unity and compassion that emerged from that day, as we work together to build a brighter, safer future for all. #NeverForget #September11 #CommunityStrong #UnitedWeStand See less

On Patriot Day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. We will never forget their bravery, their sacrifice, and the resilience of our nation. #workerscompensation #injuredworker #casemanagement #telephoniccasemanagement #savetimeandmoney #workcompinjuries #workerscompensationclaims #fieldcasemanagement #imesetup #catastrophicinjury #covidclaims #contactustoday #riskmanagers #workcompadjuster #claimsmanagement #claimsadjuster #occupationalhealthnurse #occupationalhealthandsafety #customcasemanagement

🕊️🇺🇸 On this day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Let us never forget the bravery, sacrifice, and unity that emerged from this tragedy. #NeverForget #September11 #Honor911 🕊️🇺🇸 #LifeInsurance #FinancialPlanning #FinancialServices #LifeAgent

Never Forget Patriot Day, May we honor the lives that were lost in this tragic act. May we give thanks for those who served and saved, rendered aid and assistance. May we give comfort to those who live with loss. #patriotday

A dear friend has a great saying that I feel fits with Dr. Richard Fejo’s post below. “You can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig.” What this means in relation to Dr Fejo’s post is that we can call the incarceration (jailing) of children, some only 10 years old which is the average age of a child in grade 5 of primary school, as necessary and then take these children away from their community (parents/family/elders/school/sports/friends/teachers) so they have zero access to what they need to grow, in order to ‘teach them a lesson’. This IS what the Stolen Generations of Indigenous children suffered. We are still stealing these children from their families. Please do not mistake me - I am not exonerating the wrong doing of these children. But they are CHILDREN! And two wrongs do not make a right. The adults need to be doing better. ALL Adults. If it worked, if jailing children fixed the problems, sure (not really!). BUT IT DOESN’T. Australia MUST see this, really look at this in all its horribleness. It is happening right now, in November 2024. This has to stop. So…what can WE do? We can take 15 minutes (schedule it if you can’t do it right now) to have your opinion heard. The Australian Minister of Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, can be contacted via email: malarndirri.mccarthy@niaa.gov.au. Just a short, to the point email and you have contributed to change. Ask for our Federal Government to address this country-wide issue of child law-breaking in a way that supports these children to change for the better, to acknowledge their human rights as children of Australia as set out in the UN Human Rights Council, to support their families to improve their wellbeing and connections, to reunite the children with their communities, but most of all, to show these children that they matter and that we care. Otherwise, another stolen generation is on OUR hands.

❗Warning the following post contains details that may be distressing. Today, we honour and remember the tragic events of the Coniston Massacre, a dark chapter in Australia's history. Between August 14 and October 18, 1928, a tragic series of events unfolded in the Northern Territory, known as the Coniston Massacre. This massacre, which resulted in the deaths of many Warlpiri, Anmatyerre, and Kaytetye people, is remembered as the last known officially sanctioned massacre. 🌱It is crucial we acknowledge, remember and learn from the past to build a future grounded in Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation. #ConistonMassacre #Reconciliation #PracticalReconciliation