Inspiring Photo: Why did the burro cross the road.... #12639040

Why did the burro cross the road....

Uploaded: December 21, 2011

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Legend of the Christian Donkey in thread.
Taken up by Bonnie springs, N.V.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Tammy Espino December 21, 2011

Legend of the Christian Donkey
Have you heard the legend of the Christian donkeys? The story that has been told is about the little donkey that had been Jesus' mount on Palm Sunday.

It is said that a donkey carried Mary to Bethlehem and is also referred to as a Nativity Donkey and on the trip to Egypt. The Nubian burro has a cross on its back because it was said to believe that these donkeys carried Jesus to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

To ride on a donkey signified coming in peace, this symbolic event served to reinforce what Jesus had told the people of Israel: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt the foal of a donkey.”(Zachariah 9:9 KJV)

Many Christians believe that the donkey had known what Jesus was about to go through with his trial and suffering. They say that seeing the tragic event of Jesus’ crucifixion, the donkey wished he had been able to carry the cross for Jesus, as he was the one who should carry such burdens. The donkey turned his back on the sight, but he could not leave Jesus whom he had carried, he wished to stay until all was over because of his love and loyalty.

In reward for the loyal and humble love of the donkey the Lord caused the shadow of the cross to fall across his back and the donkey has carried the cross ever since as a sign that the love of God and carries a reward for all to see.
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Barbara Waldoch December 21, 2011

Cool capture, Tammy! #9881835

Robert K. Bemus December 22, 2011

Awesome capture, Tammy!! I'd never heard of that story...very beautifully told. #9881906

Robert R. Goodman December 22, 2011

Hi Tammy,Great capture Buddy.Great info!!! #9882025

Dianne Brin December 22, 2011

Wonderful Tammy. Love the story.
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Patrick Rouzes December 22, 2011

That is wonderfully captured ,Tammy, with great info also, my friend! WTG, indeed! #9882571

John Connolly December 22, 2011

An excellent capture and title Tammy! Thanks for the story also! #9882615

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 22, 2011

I love that legend, Vegas! I hear it YEARS ago and I believe every word of it! Yes I do!:
BTW this is an AWWWWESOME image of the burro! :-) k #9882818

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 22, 2011

So beautifully said Tammy, I love it. Have a wonderful Christmas and may the New Year in 2012 bring you more blessings and joy. Regards. #9882821

Ellen Hodges December 22, 2011

Super awesome capture and love the story, too, Tammy! They do always have the cross on their back!! #9882848

Wm Nosal December 22, 2011

Wonderful Shot, Tammy!
Great Story #9882924

Boyd L. Alexander December 22, 2011

Your capture is beautiful...and so is your burro story Tammy. Thanks so much for sharing both! #9883085

Lorna Shutter December 23, 2011

Looks like someone took a shortcut off the road! ... and wiped the white line right off there! Ha! Ha! The burros however are beautiful! ... and so is the wonderful story you just shared with us! Awesome capture, Tammy Girl! :) #9883645

Lorna Shutter December 23, 2011

Hey! I wanted to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year in 2012!!!!! :)

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Nancy L. Green December 23, 2011

WONDERFUL capture and a BEAUTIFUL story, I love this!!! <>< #9883739

Tiia Vissak December 23, 2011

a cool capture! #9883800

Leslie McLain December 23, 2011

Terrific capture, Tammy. Love it. Merry Christmas. #9883807

Gina Cormier December 23, 2011

Looks like a couple of asses if you ask me!!! ;-) HeeHaw....heehaw!!! #9883905

Jeff Robinson December 26, 2011

A Wonderful capture and story Tammy - Thanks for sharing!! I hope that you had a Great Chritmas!! #9887206

Patricia A. Casey December 27, 2011

Wonderful capture Tammy.....but why did the Donkey cross the road? To get away from the truck that was wiping out! I did hear the story eons ago in grade school....I went to Parochial School in NYC....lots of stories were told....but it is a sweet story to read again during the Holidays....Have a wonderful evening ahead..and if I don't have a chance between now and Saturday...all the very best wishes for a Happy Healthy New Year filled with lots of Shutterbug moments!.....=^..^= #9889027

Terry Cervi December 27, 2011

I never heard that story either, Tammy. That's a terrific shot too! #9889284

Karen Slagle December 28, 2011

Fantastic image, Tammy, love those faces... #9889803

Stefania Barbier December 28, 2011

great find and capture!!! #9890337

Mitch Spence December 28, 2011

Love this image, Tammy--the graphic quality of the road, their stance, the whole package. #9890408

Lisa J. Boulden December 30, 2011

Great capture and beautiful story, too.
~♥~Lisa #9893602

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 31, 2011

Awesome capture and LOVE the legend, I too have never heard it before! #9895922

Heather Loewenhardt January 07, 2012

Wonderful story Tammy. How on earth did you get this wonderful capture? #9906739

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 24, 2012

WTG on this super cool finalist, Vegas! :-) k #9939744

Wm Nosal January 24, 2012

Congratulations, Tammy! #9939769

Patrick Rouzes January 24, 2012

Heyyyy, Tammy Vegas, Big Congratulations on this incredible Finalist! Hope to see it in the next round! Good luck! #9939835

Terry Cervi January 24, 2012

Congrats on your awesome fnalist, Tammy! #9939900

Kathy Salerni January 24, 2012

Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Tammy! #9939904

Tammy M. Anderson January 24, 2012

Congrats on an awesome finalist. #9940097

Robert R. Goodman January 24, 2012

WTG Buddy.A big Congratulations.Beautiful finalist!!!! #9940228

Laura E. Swan January 24, 2012

Congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos

And NOW we know why the Donkey Crossed The Road.

Because of LOVE and LOYALTY. It's the same reason any of us should cross the road. By the looks of this image a few people ditched the road totally. Thank you for the beautiful image and legend.

-Lala :) #9940387

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 24, 2012

WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WTG GIRL on your AWESOME finalist!!!!!!
HUGE CONGRATS and best of luck in the next round!!! #9940397

Agnes Fegan January 24, 2012

I missed this one in December; love it!!! Congratulations! #9940473

Lynn M. Whitt January 24, 2012

This is great. Congratulations... #9940582

Lorna Shutter January 24, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! So glad to see this one again!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2 Finalist Awards this month!!!!! WTG, Tammy Girl!!! :)

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Tammy Espino January 24, 2012

Thank you so much everyone! :) #9940644

Cheryl Winn January 24, 2012

You have captured the character of these donkey's beautifully. Such a powerful image, Tammy! #9940672

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Tammy, also loved the info!

jo ann c. #9940861

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Tammy, also loved the info!

jo ann c. #9940863

Ann Coates January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your adorable finalist. #9940891

Carol L. Fowler January 24, 2012

BIG CONGRATS! #9940985

Mitch Spence January 24, 2012

Great pair and a beaut of an image, Tammy. Congrats. #9941467

Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2012

This is so wonderful Tammy, big congrats! #9941716

Heather Loewenhardt January 24, 2012

Congrats on another finalist award Tammy. Hope this one goes gold too. #9942308

Usman M. Bajwa January 24, 2012

Great pose captured of the donkey pair, Tammy. CONGRATZ on the Finalist award and good luck up next!!!

UB. #9942916

Denny E. Barnes January 24, 2012

Big Congratulations again, Tammy on your beautiful and well deserved finalist! #9943052

Stefania Barbier January 25, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9943448

Bojan Bencic January 25, 2012

Fantastic photo, Tammy. Congratulations on your finalist! #9943668

Patricia A. Casey January 25, 2012

A double win.....I loved this shot before and still do....all the very best in the next round Tammy!!! #9943715

Jeff Robinson January 25, 2012

Congrats Tammy on your Wonderful Finalist!! #9943836

January 25, 2012

Very interesting environment for this portrait. #9944226

Nancyj E. Hovey January 25, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9944543

Boyd L. Alexander January 25, 2012

I loved this one when you first posted it Tammy! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! Well done my friend!! #9944577

Eivor Kuchta January 25, 2012

I hadn't heard that legend. Did you find out why they crossed the road? Thank you for sharing the information, and congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Tammy! #9944868

Julianne Bradford January 25, 2012

Congrats Tammy! Great one! #9944957

Jayne Martin January 25, 2012

Congrats on your awesome finalist!! Love it! #9945398

Tammy Espino January 25, 2012

Thanks so much everyone!! Thank you BP judge! #9945481

Tammy Espino January 25, 2012

Heather , the wild burro's think you will feed them so if you park and walk they do tend to come near you. I run to my car,but will will stop and watch you!I've watched people pet them and feed them. Just be careful the rangers don't catch you or the burro's don't kick you. HA :) #9945484

Lydia Williams January 27, 2012

This is awesome...love it,Tammy. Congratulations to you on this wonderful catch! #9950112

Merna L. Nobile January 29, 2012

You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna #9953849

Kathy Cline February 26, 2012

SO CUTE, and what a darling image. I HOPE IT WINS GOLD.
I have miniature donkeys and always show everyone the cross on their backs. :-)
Have a blessed day and congratulations on a well deserved award Tammy! #10004152

Nancyj E. Hovey February 26, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10004578

Phyllis H. Burchett May 01, 2012

love it #10116423

Nancy L. Green May 04, 2012

A belated CONGRATULATIONS on thie wonderful finalist Tammy, WTG!!! <>< #10123349

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