“I always loved running… it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.”
– Jesse Owens, Winner of four gold medals at the Olympic Games
“The five S’s of sports training are: Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill and Spirit; but the greatest of these is Spirit.”
– Ken Doherty
“A horse can lend its rider the speed and strength he or she lacks, but the rider who is wise remembers
it is no more than a loan.”
– Pam Brown
“With the catching ends the pleasure of the chase.”
– Abraham Lincoln
“I ran and ran every day, and I acquired a sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never, give up, no matter what else happened.”
– Wilma Rudolph, Winner of three gold medals at the Olympic Games
“Of all the hardships a person had to face, none was more punishing than the simple act of waiting.”
– Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns
“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”
– St. Augustine
“A person who is a master of patience
is master of everything else.”
– George Savile
“Endurance is patience concentrated.”
– Thomas Carlyle
“Come what may, all bad fortune
is to be conquered by endurance.”
– Virgil
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19 replies on “Hurry Up and Wait”
This is such a good read. Proud of you sir.
I can not imagine the amount of time it took to compile these photos. Thanks!
I’d love to watch the lives of some of these people for a day. Imagine what an impact it would have on how you saw your own life.
Splendid humanity, wondrous bodies, capricious human will (sometimes). Gorgeous shots, as ever.
Profoundly inspiring.
Thank you so very much.
A precious series with iconic photographs from the master. Each one of the image in the series is classic. Awe-inspiring work Sir! ❤❤🙏🏻
grandes fotos como siempre,Maestro¡
Wow! As always beautiful pictures and a superb collection
I’m going for Omo too, but all of life is here, amazingly, Steve. 🙂 🙂
Great documentation ❤️🌹
Amazing body of work!! Be proud that you’ve captured all of our humanity around the world in such a beautiful, touching and inspiring way. To an aspiring late arrival to still photography, you are a real role model. Thanks for sharing. I can’t imagine how much work and patience it has taken.
Images and words in a route of complicity.
Perfect (e)motions.
I remember 45 years ago when I asked you to take our wedding photos…I told you at the time that someday you would be famous and I could say you took our wedding photos.
Awesome photos…love ya Steve. Seems like yesterday…time flys. Having fun yet. 😎
You’re the best!!!!
Me encanta tú fotografía.
Eres inspirador.
“A person who is a master of patience is master of everything else.” Such beautiful words, I struggle with lack of patience, but the path to get better at it must continue to be followed… with…. patience! 😉
thank you for another series of breathtakingly beautiful and profound photos – Ethiopia won my heart
My favourite photo here is from Omo Valley, Ethiopia. I’ve always loved the sun near the horizon.
Wonderful as always!!
Thank you for sharing. Love love love seeing your images and travels. Fantastic storytelling photos!