> just as life is not black and white but many 'shades or gray areas' so are we as individual people; we're not one thing or another but many different elements combined; some good and some bad and everything in between...but all human.

Being human means embracing both our strengths and flaws. We all have a mix of good and bad within ourselves. It's not about judgment from others, but rather acknowledging our own internal complexities. 

Recognizing and accepting both our positive and negative aspects fosters self-awareness and compassion. Embracing this duality allows us to grow, connect with others, and navigate life's challenges with humility! 🤗

*P.S. The photos look great, no reason to feel otherwise!*

As you know, I like Aristotle's phrase about the just medium between the two extremes, which is assimilated to grays.

Just like in a paint palette there are many gray scales, depending on whether it is blacker or whiter and as you explain, that is life.

The photographs are wonderful, 1 and 3 are impressive. I ever posted here, it's great that you did. You are a great photographer even if you don't believe it!🤗

I don't see why there would be an issue. We are definitely our own worst critics. I think the pictures look great!

The photos are great, but especially the text and the quote. We are of many shades and tones. You pass me something similar, I have not published in this community either. I have also seen very good quality images and I am self-conscious, but you encourage me by posting here. I think the shots are very good!

The shots are great. You have taken these pictures from your own perspective and given it a story. Everyone has their perspectives, and their own stories.

>people are individuals, they will see me and my images, or both, in the way that suits them best .... *maybe right and maybe wrong, or maybe somewhere in between.

I chose this quote from your post for two reasons. The first is that I have been putting off three tasks for some time now because of a feeling that is very present in my life at the moment: shame.  And the second reason is that this post has a message for me: I have to do what I have to do regardless of the eyes of others. Two more things, here the day has dawned grey and I'm sure it will be a great day. I liked the pictures. Best regards

Good shot, I see in the side of the shooting technique that there is do it is very good all, in the black image that you appear I think is very perfect and has a story of yourself. Thank you for sharing with us, have a nice day my brother. 😊

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The mind that says so and so is not our color is the same mind that will tell you so and so even if he/she is our color doesn't come from the same continent as ours. The mind that say so and so doesn't come from the same continent and our is the same mind that will tell you that so and so doesn't speak our language. The same mind that would want division along anything might be you brother but will hate you for your social status. And nowadays there are divisions and hate along the support of soccer teams.
You are correct brother.

Welcome to Hive's black and white corner. 📸👍

I think the photos look great. I don't know the technical terms, but your use of focus and blurring is really nice. The choice of the subject is also good. The difference in the darkness of colors really accentuate the parts of the flower.

With plainness, life itself will indeed be a boring tale. The mystery, awkwardness imperfections and grey areas are the beautiful bits that add it all up to perfection in my book. The unravelling of it all is the rhythmic journey I trade on.

Beautiful takes and a fitting theme.