14 - What is Your Passion?

"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire" ~ Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch

This week's theme was designed to inspire people to share their passion with the world.  While it may seem easy for some, others struggle to find their passion.  There are people who have many passions, and others may be so entrenched in their day-to-day life that they have forgotten what excites them.  Then there are obstacles... how do you photograph your passion?  Maybe you love to read, or study the bible, or (like in my case) bring people together.

So, enjoy the photographs that were sent in this week...

In 1978, Major Lanquist at The Bolles School taught 10th grade Biology.  During our study of plants he taught us how to create Bonsai in a special lab project.  I have been passionate about them ever since!   Photograph by Robin Anderson

I love dogs!!!  Despite the fact that I am allergic to them... and the fact that my father is a Pulmonary Specialist - I have three, (two are photographed here).  I tell my dad, "they may be bad for my lungs, but they are good for my heart".  What can he say to that?  Photograph by Robin Anderson

When I have extra time I love walking on the beach and looking for shark's teeth.  This clears my mind and soul.  Can you find the shark's tooth?  I've given a lot of sharks' teeth away to friends and visitors, even strangers on the beach...but here is my small cigar box that I started when I got married in 1993.  Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

Being the first generation born in the USA, I grew up without close cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.  Then about 1978 my family started to migrate from the Philippines to Jacksonville...and mulitply.  I'm not going to count the people in this photo, but I can tell you there are at least 20+ that are missing from this 2011 Christmas reunion with many many more in the Philippines.. I enjoy spending time with my family.  Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

I love my dog, Keiichi (KAY-chee), our 2.5 year old shih tzu.

 "A dog is the only creature on Earth that loves you more than himself"  Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

Before I became an optometrist, I had worn glasses since 5th grade and had annual eye exams.  This is for those of you who have always wanted to know what the other side of a phoropter looks like.  Every lens, every dot, every line, every nob on top of nobs and every number means something to us.  Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

 Photograph by Sheila Harris

Photograph by Sheila Harris

That's me in the middle with a broken rib and a trophy at the St Paddies' Day Rugby Tournament in Savannah Georgia
What happens on the road stays on the road :)  Photograph courtesy of Gary R. Crumley

Grits with smoked gouda
Poached eggs with fresh dill over english muffin
Poached salmon with remoulade sauce and fresh orange slices.  Photograph by Gary R. Crumley

 

Garden design through my Community Education class. I have taught over five thousand student through my high school; Fletcher Sr High.  Seeing students create their own gardens is awesome; and after twenty three years, l still love the fun and challenge that each project holds.  Photograph by Gary R. Crumley

The dock I designed for the Apalachicola Maritime Museum.  Photograph by Gary R. Crumley

Ten years in a row I have photographed every car, while raising money for Hospice; which looked after my parents at their time of need.  Photograph by Gary R. Crumley

Landscape Architecture - I have designed and built and taught landscaping for over three decades.  Photograph by Gary R. Crumley