Sunday, February 19, 2012

Mary

This statue of Mary is near the entrance to St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield.

30 comments:

  1. The position of Mary and the church in the background really works for this shot, Jack.

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  2. To see statues of Mary always gives a feeling of sweetness and peace, it's good for the heart, wether you're believer or not.

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  3. It is a beautiful statue and really nice photo!
    Have a great Sunday:)

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  4. Really great shot, Jack. The light, positioning, even the winter branches - lovely.

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  5. Wonderful picture. I'm always thinking of Her! :)
    Léia

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  6. Beautiful capture and a beautiful statue, Jack! Enjoy your day!

    Sylvia

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  7. A classic form and stance for a Christian institution. Statue is in very good shape.

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  8. Beautifully composed, Jack. Love the blurred background.

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  9. Very nice capture!
    Thanks for sharing, Jack;o)

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    Hope you are having a fabulous weekend****

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  10. I love this composition Jack, works very well. Beautiful statue too.

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  11. Wonderful depth of field. Well done, Jack!

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  12. Great composition Jack! She looks so serene.

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  13. Really very nice Jack. So serene.

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  14. If you look up "serenity" in the dictionary, this photo should be there.

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  15. She has been depicted so many ways but this pose seems to be the modern standard of Catholic iconography. I wonder what its origins are.

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  16. A lovely shot. She might enjoy my angel today I think.
    V

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  17. I love your focus here Jack, Mary looks her best in soft shadows, were you wearing your new hat when you took this shot!!

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  18. I like the light in this shot, Jack. Well done!

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  19. Excellent image of a beautiful statue...

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