Marking. Communication. Miscommunication. I can only read what is on the page in front of me. Turns out, sometimes, that the mark received is not always the mark expected. 'But that's not what I meant!' or 'But can't you see what I wanted to write?' or 'But I thought you knew that...?' etc. I've heard just about every rebuttal going.
So when I arrived at work this morning, I knew I had a day ahead of reading, assessing, marking...a range of emotions from puzzlement to joy. Best to focus, literally, before I got started. So, to the lake first and its blue, green symmetry...a clear beauty.
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| Morning calm |
And then, the two butcher birds, with their lovely song and their asymmetrical dance...
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| Sing a song of... |
So far, so good. Clear messages in nature might augur well for clear messages in the essays...
But the kanga probably sent the best message. Look closely...what are the signs telling me?
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| Ah, you again... |
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| ...in the middle of my breakfast... |
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| Here, read this... |
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| ...or this... |
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| ...still not getting it? |
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| ...right here |
Yep, all looks fairly harmless, just a scratch here, a scratch there...but look at those paws, one, two...two fingers in my direction? Couldn't give a...?
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| Hmm, refocus |
And yep, marking done, there was much room for ambiguity. But some good stuff too.
[Camera : Canon EOS 60D, 75-300mm, 9.55am-9.59am]
