Seeing 2012 (#36)

For your consideration: a holy man in repose, seemingly at peace despite ample evidence of having weathered a great deal.

I was attracted by the myriad of subtle symmetries in this composition, derived from the complex interplay of shadow and light. It is not so common to find such accentuated topography used to depict sainted figures; the early morning rays brushing this porcelain terrain yields an abstractness congruent with much of the spiritual realm.

Christ Ear, #8052-20D

© 2012 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: May 16, 2010; Canon 20D; f/8 @ 1/500 sec; —2/3 EV; ISO 100;
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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