Ushi Hadere by Nigel A James
The
Magical Subject of Trees
Most
people's hobbies are only of interest to those of like mind.
Fishing can only be tackled
by anglers in depth, and tennis is the worst racket on
earth for those who only love football! But, there can be
exceptions, and Ushi Hadere's hobby is just such an example.
It's different, it's of interest, and it's something that everyone
feels for. Her hobby is photography and her subjects are trees!
It
was whilst paying her a call that Ushi showed us her photos. There
were two things that struck me. Firstly, their natural beauty,
and secondly the genuine interest that everyone showed. Trees have a
magical strength that clearly comes through in all Ushi's
pictures. She has the eye that is needed. But, trees, I believe,
are not easy to shoot!
They
never say cheese and a smile is out of the question, and, nor do they
look right or left. Trees are as they are. They are static. You are
the one who has to do all the work. It is you who has to walk round
and round until the perfect angle appears. But, not so for Ushi!
Trees,
she says, are just as clever as we are. It is they who not only
decide where the best shot should come from, but also the best time
of day and the right light as well. All we have to do is listen and
follow! And, for Ushi it works every time!
And,
of course, there is something else, too. Trees not only change with
the seasons, they become good friends as well! And, Ushi always
believes that it is they who dress up for her! Trees always
look nice, and that is the beauty of what Ushi does. Her pictures are
photos of life that speak to all
those who see them! And, this is hardly surprising. There is,
after-all, a big part of tree in us all. We can't live without them.
And, taking their pictures could possibly be the best tribute of all!
Why
don't you branch out and try it as well?
Vocabulary
come
through – zeigt sich
dress
up – sich schön machen
exception
– Ausnahme
of
like mind – gleich gesinnt
racket
– (fig.) - Krach - oder Tennisschläger
struck
me – to strike me – beeinflussen
tackle
– versuchen/proben / in Angriff nehmen
