I find this photograph incredibly fascinating and thought provoking. I know all photographs are stills, but there is something about this image that seems especially peaceful and noiseless. From afar the earth appears untarnished, a pristine united whole, but as anyone who inhabits this planet knows that is definitely not the case. Our sphere is segregated by culture, religion, and politics. Sometimes it’s hard to believe we all occupy the same planet, but it’s something we all share and have in common, it’s the only thing that unites us. When I first caught a glimpse of this photo where the earth was rising, the earth seemed new and untouched, yet there is so much history on this sphere that occupies only a small part of the universe. To me, this image evokes thoughts of humanity’s progress and perhaps at times regression over centuries.
What do you think?
Does earth seem different from afar?
Thinking of how far we’ve come technologically, which innovation do you think has had the greatest impact (positive or negative) on humanity?
Do you think there ever was, or will be a time when segregation is nonexistent?
I think this is an interesting picture to post. It really does give a different sense of our planet. The peace that is transmitted through it makes it seem incredible on how it is possible for nations to be living like cats and dogs. To me, this is something that could be used as part of the green movement because, as you said, it is the one thing that unites us despite our differences.
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