Thursday, June 14, 2012

Repetition and Similarity

Idea could be stuck during past billions of years, we see similarities and repetitions every here and there in each of the creation. Could this be a boring job?




Though similar, these repetitions still come with slight excitements.

 
I had this concluded in my recent hike, thus triggering another new benefit of hiking, but without being hit by an apple.

The black dots of a bug and the seed pods of a lotus hint no connection literally, but both are staring back at me. 



I then wonder whether the creation of extraterrestrial  from the outer space and lotus plant was by the same authority since both bear some similarities: long neck, big head, and big eyes.

 

And which came first, the alien or the lotus plant? Or neither of these were original design?

 

I may have the answer in my coming hike, hopefully.


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43 comments:

George said...

I'm sure you will find the answer. Now that you point it out, I can see the similarity between the alien and the lotus. You have very philosophical hikes.

Anonymous said...

Interesting thought, Mr. Rainfield! You lead me to wonder, and for that I thank you..

Have a great weekend!

Giga said...

Nie jestem wcale pewna, że znajdziesz odpowiedź na swoje pytanie . Ja jej nie udzielę, bo to są rozmyślania na zasadzie "co było pierwsze, jajko czy kura". Pozdrawiam.
I'm not at all sure that you will find the answer to your question. I fail to reply, because these are musings on the "what came first, the chicken or the egg". Yours.

TexWisGirl said...

you always open my imagination. :)

steveroni said...

We (I) need Peeps like you, who work long and hard to 'figure things out'. Because we (I) simply know nothing about anything. Everything is on faith and maybe hope. One thing maybe I do know; Most powerful force on earth is LOVE!

Great postings, Rainfield! And the photos? OUTSTANDING!

betchai said...

oh, if not for your words, i would not see the ET face :) love always your thoughts and pictures rainfield.

erleichda said...

I like the way you mind works. The thoughts you are making while watching the world around you...

Icy BC said...

You should be awarded an honorable philosophy degree for your amazing talent in questioning and comparing things in nature.

Unknown said...

Never a boring job,
not with you around to point out the details and make connections with your imagination.
If you get your answer in an upcoming hike,
I hope you share with all of us!

Diane AZ said...

Great questions and cool dotted things! The colors of the lotus pod and bug remind me a little of Gumby and Pokey. :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

You don't need an apple to hit you on the head to have an original thought! They seem to come easy to you -- thanks for sharing them with the rest of us.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

is that a twin yellow bug?

Betty Manousos said...

interesting thought dear...now i can see the similarity between the alien and the lotus, i really enjoyed your post!

wishing you a great weekend!

big hugs!

Cherry said...

i will wait for the answer! hope those eyes won't hunt me though...

Gail Dixon said...

That seed pod is so cool!

Magia da Inês said...

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AVCr8teur said...

Extraterrestrials must like polka-dots.

Barbara said...

Wonderful questions! And I love the repeating patterns!

Tina´s PicStory said...

great macros!! :)

Minoru said...

It is very interesting. Is it a kind of accidental resemblance?

Jana said...

may be the trick isnot to find the answer, so you can enjoy the path of discovery?:-) amazing the shot of the lotus and what a lovely blog you have! greetings from tulipland Holland!

Nancy said...

Aliens? You and my husband would have much to talk about.

Thank you for sharing at Your Sunday Best this week! xoxo

carol l mckenna said...

LOL ~ Think you already have the 'answers within' ~ excellent photos ~ love your sense of humor ~thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

Amy Burzese said...

The lotus does look extraterrestrial doesn't it! Love the shots.

Anonymous said...

Love these shots; always love reading your commentary.

kumittyi said...

Wow! Your thoughts about similarities and repetitions are very fresh idea to me. It is really interesting. Hiking ,I would like to find some similarities like you.

wenn said...

u indeed hv imaginative mind..

EMily said...

Wow! Lots of little beady eyes :)

Reena said...

Indeed .... which did come first! Pondering the universe is such delight!

eileeninmd said...

My thoughts too, which did come first? Those alien beady eyes look creepy if you stare at them. Have a great day!

Debbie said...

you find and photograph the coolest stuff!!

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

May be you will find a answer soon...

Lrong Lim said...

The lotus stares...

Sharkbytes said...

Now I'll see alien eyes in every showerhead!

Autumn Belle said...

Dots on bug - like freckles on the face,

Dots on lotus - like eyes staring into my face!

Harshi said...

Luckily the green alien isn't alive. :D

Gemma Ann said...

Great shots but can't help chuckling at how you compare the lotus plants to aliens..Now why didn't anybody noticed that before? They are so uncannily similar in looks..long neck, big head and big eyes ..eeekkk...

Frieda said...

Great pictures and once again fascinating thoughts.
You really observe the most interesting things :)

Malar said...

Interesting question! Sucha a beutiful shot of lotus seeds!

Salitype said...

I just love how you put words in your photos - love them !

jeanlivingsimple said...

Cool!

Rick (Ratty) said...

I always like when I find nature staring back at me.

Carol Lee said...

Imaginative mind. Your blog especially the thought and its contents encourage brain activity like the smart Ed Butowsky. :)