Glimpses of South Pasadena: Below/Above

Friday, May 15, 2009

Below/Above

The stained glass of Holy Family Catholic Church is magnificent, to be sure. I always slow down and take it in when driving by on a late night milk run. But just look at that velvety sky full of stars!

15 comments:

Judy Williams said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; May 15, 2009 at 7:08 AM
Judy Williams said...: I clicked on your link and closed my eyes saying "this is going to be really spectacular" and I WAS RIGHT. I love it when I'm the first commenter of the day. :~)

The light is spilling out like a beautiful waterfall. That tiny star to the left of the tower- wow. Your night shots are the best. You should create a book - seriously.

if there is a god
he'd come to this place
where the light spills
and the windows face out
creating mosaics of color
and vibrant display
from which our hearts
cannot turn away; May 15, 2009 at 7:10 AM
Yakpate said...: Breathtaking shot.

And isn't it wonderful that human beings take inspiration from the natural world to create works of beauty?

And isn't it awe-inspiring that the love of beauty, and the seeking of it, appear to be inherent human traits?

Laurie, you remain the very best way to start my day.; May 15, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Dixie Jane said...: And, Judy, your mother is the second commenter. If Kahil Gibran were alive today and had said, "Speak to us of night," he surely would have come to Laurie's blog for inspiration. I agree with Judy's beautiful comments. Don't I have talented daughters? Laurie, your nighttime photos are always awe inspiring.; May 15, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Anonymous said...: How lovely.; May 15, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Cafe Pasadena said...: Good shot, LA! Xactly how I wooda taken it.; May 15, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Wayne said...: A bumper sticker 'I brake for no apparent reason' or one of those yellow diamond signs "photog on board' might be a good idea.

The shot turned out well LA.

WV: calical; May 15, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Margaret said...: That's a beauty. Nicely done.; May 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: Looks like music.; May 15, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Linda Dove said...: Jewels!; May 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Dixie Jane said...: I wasn't the second commenter. Yak beat me to it while I was dilly-dallying. But Yak and I share an awe-inspiring view of Laurie's nighttime photos.; May 15, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Shanna said...: Judy, did you write the poem??
Wonderful comments!

Really great photo, Laurie. The star and the light spilling out give it a breathtaking and empowering sense of space and movement.; May 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Double "D" said...: Stunning and thought provoking.; May 15, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Laurie Allee said...: THank you so much, everyone. You are all so nice.

Judy, original poetry? Yippee! I highly encourage all spontaneous verse. (Oleg? I'm talking to you...)

Dixie (Mom!) thanks. I remember reading the Gibran book you gave me when I was barely in junior high.

Wayne, I want one of those signs!

I appreciate all of the kind words. Until tomorrow!; May 16, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Anonymous said...: Photos have come really nice..keep going..great work..

Nice photo...wonderful thoughts....

Thanks for sharing...

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