Is a picture "Really" worth a thousand words?

Ah, the time old saying… A picture is worth a thousand words. And why shouldn’t it be? Pictures last a life time, long past the event. You capture the emotion, atmosphere and a story in a photograph. http://en.wikipedia.org.wiki/A_picture_is_worth_a_thousand_words . Something that will be recognized and cherished for generations to come. A picture is truly worth a thousand words!

Pictures play one of the most important parts in capturing history, without pictures we might not know how much the Jews suffered during the holocaust. How horrible the conditions were and how terrified the Jews were in the concentration camps. We would not know the heartless, emotionless, and regretless expressions on the face of the man who ordered theses torturous commands. Adolf Hitler will be a man whose face will never be forgotten. We will forever remember these terrible acts captured by pictures. You would never get the complete emotion from just words describing what the camps were like. Pictures go far beyond what words can describe.

On a happier note pictures also capture the beginning of historic times, such as; the birth of a child, the emotions on the parents faces the first time they hold their child. These pictures hold their child’s most precious moments of innocence and purity. While most believe this to be true, there are always skeptics. Some believe that young children up to the age of four years old, better respond to sound over pictures to more clearly understand a story or emotion. http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/auditory.htm Some have the idea that because there are no words or sounds to express emotion, then it must be impossible for a picture to have that much of an impact.

Regardless of what some may think, pictures are truly worth a thousand words. They bring back so many memories, stories and emotions. They have been a part of history, our past and present as well. Without pictures it would be difficult to remember such special times and their historical meaning. Think about it – what races through your mind when you look at a photo?

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How does someone become an Autority on a topic?

An individual is recognized as an “Authority” by being considered an expert by their peers or achievements. This status may be achieved in academics, profession, sports and countless area’s.
Motocross racing began in the mid 1930’s. Individuals raced dirt bikes across natural terrain on a designated course against 20+ other competitors. The course was made up of jumps, bumps, hills, turns and anything else Mother Nature could create. Two races (moto’s) were run throughout the day, lasting up to 40 minutes in length, to determine a winner by combined score. This sport has evolved into a form of athleticism that is considered the most physical and mentally (combined) demanding sport in America. In fact, only one racer has been named the “greatest of all time”, http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/ricky-carmichael.html . To be considered an “Authority” in this sport is particularly difficult. Racing for a major manufacturer (Factory Honda, Factory Suzuki, etc.) is a pivotal goal, next to winning races and championships. My Husband, Mark Meredith, achieved this at the age of 14 and in my opinion is an “Authority” in the sport of Motocross.

Mark began racing at the age of 10 and continued for another 25 years. During this time, Mark achieved numerous National, Regional, and State Championships as well as a Runner up – World Championship. Most recently, he competed in the 2006 Old Timers International Championship and missed the 40+ year old Expert Championship by 1 point – http://www.oregonoldtimers.com/glenhelenresults.htm.

Mark raced for all 4 major Manufacturers in the sport and has been featured in countless racing newspapers, local newspapers, national magazines and publications. In addition, as an “Authority” in the sport, he has coached and worked closely with many young “pro” racers who have sought his expertise in developing their skills.

When Mark started his career back in 1975, there was no internet. Television was limited to 3 networks that featured a few sports and their championship events. Due to the lack of exposure that motocross received, it is difficult to find any history on the internet. It is easy to see why some may think that he would not be considered an “Authority”.

Just because a “Google” search doesn’t result in the history of motocross and Mark’s achievements, doesn’t mean he is not an “Authority” in the sport. It wasn’t until recent that the sport of motocross became a mainstream extreme sport televised by cable networks and further exposed by websites, introducing people to the sport. If we unboxed over 200 trophies, plaques, jackets, hats and articles representing his championships, I’m certain you would agree that there is no doubt he is an “Authority” in the sport of motocross!