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Over 40 years of global life experiences, has provided me with a keen eye of glimpses in time
Mission:
My mission is to provide others with media that captures some of the essence of their lives.
“If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, grow people.”
Who I Am
I am an energetic, (proud Nova Scotian), retired manufacturing specialist, having served multiple industries in multiple countries and locations. Able to overcome issues of culture and language, with very little difficulty.
I have always had a passion for photography, and have travelled extensively.
Vision:
I have learned that there are many mediums involved in capturing those special moments, the latest is Drone imaging.
I have learned that blending all the imagery mediums, can provide outstanding results.
Great images/photos/videos, are glimpses, and are those moments in life that make us feel so many emotions…..most of all, happiness and joy!
“People won’t remember what you say, but they’ll remember how you made them feel”
WHAT I DO
I used to focus my life on building high performing teams through coaching and mentoring. But, now focus my energies on capturing glimpses in time.
I continue to learn these skills, and improve final outcomes.
“The older I grow, the more I listen to the people who don’t talk much”.
I have keen listening skills, and listening before acting, has allowed me to build trust in all the relationships I have worked on. this skill also transcends into photography by capturing what your audience / client is expecting.
Inukshuk, pronounced in-ook-shook, are stone monuments erected in the image of humans. One of their purposes was to communicate direction in the harsh and desolate Arctic. As such they were a tool for survival, and symbolic of the the unselfish acts of a nomadic people - the Inuit - who built them as signposts to make the way easier and safer for those who followed.
The hands of many and the efforts of an entire group were required to build these massive stone sculptures. They are the result of a consensus of purpose, of focused action by a group united in its goal and labour. The Inukshuk are the product of cooperation, teaching us that as good as our individual efforts may be, together we can do even greater things.
Each stone is a separate entity. Each supports, and is supported by, the one above and the one below it. No one piece is any more or less important than another. Its strength lies in its unity. Its significance comes from its meaning as a whole. What is true about the Inukshuk is true about people. Each individual entity alone has significance. As part of a team each of us supports, and is supported by, another. We are united by our common goals, and together we are part of a greater whole.
The stones which make up the Inukshuk are secured through balance. They are chosen for how well they fit together. Looking at the structure it can be easily seen that the removal of even one stone will destroy the integrity of the whole. So, too, with a team. Each individual in a team is necessary for the realization of the team's purpose. The removal of even one person will result in the weakening of the structure. What holds the team together is the balance - the complementary nature of the individual skills.
The Inukshuk are a symbol of the human spirit. They recognize our ability to succeed with others, where we would fail alone. They remind us of our need to belong to something greater than ourselves. They reinforce our ability to commit to common goals.
The Inukshuk celebrates our working together. They continue to remind us of our inter-dependent responsibilities to invest our efforts today, to direct a better way for all of our tomorrows.
The difference we make today, counts in all our tomorrows.
The Meaningful Messenger
Today, the Inukshuk are a tangible symbol of communication - a universal means of speaking about our concerns for one another, and our dependence on one another. Because of its history, the Inukshuk is an effective vehicle to acknowledge and convey enlightened perspective , and the importance of personal contribution, responsible environmental leadership and an invitation to speak with one another on a higher level about what really matters.
Dave Elder