“You’re not seeing the big picture.”
Has anyone ever spoken those words to you? They are often used as a tacit (or explicit) criticism of your supposed lack of perspective. The person speaking those words usually has an air of superiority, asserting that they have a better view of some figurative “big picture.”
You literally are not seeing the big picture when it comes to the banner of this blog. I was forced into a box of a specified size by the requirements of the theme I chose. It’s time now to think (and to see) outside of the box.
So, I am posting the “big picture” that you see partially in my banner. Why? One of my friends told me it is her favorite image out of the dozens I have shown her the past few months (and it is one of my favorites). You might like it too!
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Mike Powell 
I love water lilies, and this one is a beauty.
Thanks. It was during my first trip to an aquatic park here in Washington DC. (and I partially blame Monet for my love of water lilies). Thanks for your positive words of encouragement.
I like it, beautiful.
Thanks very much for taking the time to send a comment. It’s one of my favorite images.