Footprint in the sand

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Footprint in the sand

I love how footprints in the sand have an optical illusion quality – obviously they are imprints in the sand from someone walking – but I always do a double take because I am sure they are sculpted atop the sand.

And of course footprints have so many magical, inspirational aspects – where we are going, where we have been, are we leading or following.

I don’t think I ever saw the child who made this print – and yet, I have something of theirs. And now so do you.

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What a simple, yet powerful, image. Truly lovely, and your commentary is too.

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pinkunderbelly

29/08/2011 at 2:06 am

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- Thank you, Ms Pink! so glad you enjoyed it.
  
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  Titirangi Storyteller
  
  29/08/2011 at 3:20 pm
  
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I’ve never considered the illusionary aspect to footprints in the sand. Now you kinked my mind, Titi! Awfully sneaky way to make sure you are remembered! 🙂

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souldipper

29/08/2011 at 6:12 pm

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- Sneaky-sneaky – that’s me! So now you have that – and this chubby child’s footprint… Life is good!
  
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  Titirangi Storyteller
  
  29/08/2011 at 10:26 pm
  
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