My two year old loves to help me unload groceries. She saw the globe and was smitten. "Don't take pictures of this! This one is mine!" I surrendered knowing that once she was in bed, I'd get my chance to photograph it. I heard her walking in our hallway, up some steps, and SMASH. My initial emotion was disappointment, but then I had been wanting to see what a globe would look like broken. I just thought I'd get to do it myself under the right lighting conditions and background, preferably a black one.
My husband got our daughter busy with something while I tried to make the most of the situation. The lightning was horrible, so after she was happily engaged, he brought over his Droid to help light the scene in between stirring pasta on the stove. He's a good man, I'm proud to call him my Valentine. And as an added bonus, whenever you come to our home, you will be greeted by little hearts and glitter peeking through our floorboards.
I've lost two globes in two days, but it doesn't feel like a loss. Have you ever owned something for a very short time and in losing it, you gained more?
My condolences on the demise of the pretty little Valentine globe! It did not die in vain, though...this might be my favorite of your 365 shots yet. I love how we can't script perfect moments, they just happen.
ReplyDeleteOh dear! A second tragedy in as many days...I wonder what tomorrow will bring. Still, it is a very good shot, given the "unconventional" lighting set up. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's not a good week to be a snowglobe, eh? Well, I think this picture is just perfect, as is the story behind it. The fact that you didn't get upset, but saw the situation as an opportunity, speaks volumes about you and is one of the reasons I am so proud to call you "friend." xoxo
ReplyDeleteDeath of a snow globe. At least it was well loved by a sweet little girl before it went (and you got a great picture out of it!).
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will definitely be going back to Kroger sometime this week:) There is a party in the snow globes' futures.
ReplyDeleteI actually really like the photo! Sorry that it had to break to get such a great shot though!
ReplyDeletei agree with jess~ i think *this* is my new favorite.
ReplyDelete(hah~ my captcha for this comment was "dyngs". how appropriate!)
Love this pic! Definitely worth the loss of the globe to get it!
ReplyDeleteThis pic is awesome!!! Sorry about the globe.
ReplyDelete♥♥♥ "whenever you come to our home, you will be greeted by little hearts and glitter peeking through our floorboards." ♥♥♥
ReplyDeletewhat a gift.
You certainly did bring the universe's gift home!
ReplyDeleteVery sad story, but this is one of my favs too ... are we all a gruesome lot? lol
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