This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge had me thinking. Do we only communicate with others by talking head to head, squeezing in words whenever we can as people we saw in Naples, Italy, (above photo) were doing? Is talking aloud the only way we share our thoughts with others? Or is there communication in silence as well?
Real communication happens in silence.
Osho
With this quote by Osho, I searched through my photos to see if I had any of people communicating . . . albeit silently.
Even with his mask on and without saying a word, our waiter at Iron Rooster in Annapolis, Maryland, seemed happy at work, serving us breakfast on the sidewalk and communicating only with his eyes.
And is there any doubt there’s communication between this just-married couple in front of the Duomo di Milano having a quiet moment in the midst of people from all over the world?
But there was also this woman in front of the doors of Duomo di Milano. Was she rubbing the surface as so many have done before to receive a blessing? To deliver a request? Or possibly just pondering her place in the universe as she stood there pensively . . . in the moment . . . alone, yet possibly communicating.
Finally, it’s probably enough just to be on the phone, communicating with someone, wherever you may be, but not saying a word. Just listening. Because sometimes — well, maybe a lot of times — silence, and nothing more than silence, may be all we need to stay in touch.
Travel communicatively,
Rusha
Thanks to the blog Horse Addict, written by Biasini and his partner Ma Leueen, for guest hosting this week’s challenge. If you’d like to share a post on the topic of communication, just link here and add the tag Lens Artists.
Rupali
Wonderful selection for the theme, Rusha.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. It was fun looking through my photos to see if I had anything appropriate! Hope you are staying safe while communicating with those you love.
pattimoed
Beautiful images and words, Rusha. You expressed this so wonderfully. I often wonder if people can tell I’m smiling underneath my mask. Based on your waiter image, I guess they can!
Oh, the Places We See
The eyes play a big role in smiles, I guess. I can also read kindness and approval in eyes. Thanks for taking a closer look, Patti!
Amy
Wonderful selections for the communication. I love the two photos you took in Milano especially. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. It was fun looking through my pictures!!
Prior...
Rusha – I am still smiling from the groom! And then that lady near the large door
Great take on communication
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look. I don’t take many pics of people but I like looking at them, so this may be the start of something for me. Glad you smiled!
JohnRH
Great communications. Well done.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I appreciate all your pats on the back.
Tina Schell
Some wonderful examples Rusha – especially loved the woman at the door. Definitely a story to be told on that one!
Oh, the Places We See
I still wonder what she was doing and if maybe I should be up there as well! Thx for your comment.
Anonymous
I like the horse’s communication, very straightforward and simple: Bring carrot; I nicker. 🙂 –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
LOL!
anne leueen
Hello Rusha, Biasini here. Thank you for responding to my communication challenge. Ma Leueen showed me the photos and read me your words. This is a wonderful post and I like the photos very much . We horses do not talk unless we must communicate a danger or we are stressed and want to know where the other horses are near us. Also I sometimes give a little nicker when I see Ma Leueen coming out to my paddock to get me. I am always happy to see her and she always has carrots! 🐴
Oh, the Places We See
I have a feeling you get lots of carrots. Somebody likes you!!!
Sue
Very good, Rusha
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Sue. It was fun looking for pictures this week. Especially since I was doing for my favorite horse writer!
Sue
Very good!
maristravels
What an original post. Very enjoyable.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. It was fun hunting for pictures of people communicating, especially since I spend most of my time taking pics of landscapes and buildings. Just may have to do more of these!