“We have found a strange footprint on the shores of the unknown. We have devised profound theories, one after another, to account for its origins. At last, we have succeeded in reconstructing the creature that made the footprint. And lo! It is our own.”
Arthur Stanley Eddington
I came across a scene so random and playful that it couldn’t help but stimulate the imagination; and thankfully I had my camera with me to capture it for posterity.
In this image, the child in me sees a strange traveller arriving on our shores for the first time – and what wonders await him? A brave new world of science and discovery, of quantum possibilities and cosmic-rays… or maybe it’s just an inflatable tiger 😉
I got a big smile when I saw this. Love your thought-provoking words you paired with this lovely catch of the moment.
That’s a funny pic, with a good focus and a kind of contrast between the plastic buoy and nature!
Now there is kid that is crying out there missing their toy. Great photo nicely framed.
pleasant composition with funny subject and perfect eqiolibrium with wonderful background
I’ve often thought a visited by more highly evolved creatures (Aliens) might be beyond our ability to comprehension and understanding…or perhaps they would assume a less threatening form as an effort to lessen the impact on us.
But a “Tigger” tiger float — Oh be afraid, be very afraid! 😉
Wonderfully playful image, Martina!
What a cute image! Unfortunately some kid is now missing a floatie :(.
Une photo très agréable et humoristique. J’aime beaucoup de cadre naturel et le personnage sorti tout droit d’une bande dessinée. Un joli contraste.
It’s always important to have the right safety gear when you go into the water 😉
Great thinking behind this cheerful shot, Martina. (S)he certainly looks happy to have arrived!