Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, November 7, 2024

In this black and white photo of Rosario Beach near Deception Pass, I experimented with turning down the color and increasing the contrast. This photo parable entry is for those who are disappointed in the election results this week. And it is for those who are not. This world can seem dark and gray no matter what side of the political divide you are on. We see trouble and strife that also affects our pocketbooks in the high cost of living that invariably comes from greed masked by social issues. It becomes increasingly hard to understand why as a society we are so unhappy and what is to blame.

When I look at this picture without color and with sharp contrasts, I can’t help but see something amazing. God still maintains beauty in our local lives. The place we live glows with God’s love. Trees, water, sky, clouds, rocks, and more all testify that God provides for us in ways we cannot provide for ourselves. The interactions we have with friends and family emanate with love. Sure, we have our disagreements and fights, but ultimately there is love that cannot be snuffed out.

So take heart as we move forward. We spoke with our votes, and now we can speak with the way we live as we observe events in our world.