Juxtaposition

Originally published October 24 2010

This is one of the most interesting and captivating photos that I have in my possession. I think it "tells it all" about our current situation, vis-a-vis, how we are treating the world, our world, the only one we have. This photograph was taken in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on a hot summer day. However, the exact location is irrelevant. The same thing "happens" everywhere.

You can click on the picture to see an enlargement.

Take a look at it, marvel at the beauty of nature, and then tell me what else you see.

And most importantly, tell me why this juxtaposition happens. What's the psychology behind it? What's the sociology, the cultural anthropology behind this scene? I don't have all the answers, I want to hear what you think.

No one "big thing" is going to make our world better, only little tiny things done by each one of us every day. What are you going to do today?

Randall Hawes