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A friendly face
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Worcester Cathedral again. I was facinated by this panel, insomuch as trying to imagine you're the artist commissioned to paint His likeness on glass. What references do you [literally] draw upon? Apart from that, the eyes are extrordinary. I wonder what captured their attention, what are they looking at? Something to ponder on a Sunday morning. See also: Tough day in the orchard from Worcester.

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+purmusic
04/11/10 2:49 AM GMT
Nicely done, John. Difficult subject matter to photograph well.

Good good detail, clarity and exposure.

Impressive work behind the lens. :o)
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::Jimbobedsel
04/11/10 3:09 AM GMT
The eyes are the most intriguing feature of this. Excellent work.
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::billyoneshot
04/11/10 3:39 AM GMT
The eyes are most soulfull in this one I agree. A great capture my friend.
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::Dunstickin
04/11/10 6:34 AM GMT
Probably some sinner having a crafty smoke in the back row eh! .. lol

Good crisp shot, always difficult to create the mood with these...you done it good!...
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::Ed1958
04/11/10 7:19 AM GMT
This is the Christ Pantocrator.
Usually He's represented with a book on the right hand.
The purple robe is a sign of the love of Truth and the fact that in ancient times this color was reserved solely for kings and popes, also indicates that Christ is King, as well as of the Most High Priest who sacrificed himself on the altar of world for the salvation of all humanity, but also the Pontifex Maximus - a facilitator trait - between earth and heaven. Therefore, only in Him, and nowhere, the man discovers the path that leads to the Father, the Truth that makes free, life is resurrected from the dead as the Son of God.
The cup may represent the Holy Grail in an esoteric perspective.
Lovely done.
Ed.
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::twinkel
04/11/10 9:01 AM GMT
Beautifully done, good clearity and colors:o)
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.Jhihmoac
04/11/10 11:04 AM GMT
"Imagine you're the artist commissioned to paint His likeness on glass. What references do you [literally] draw upon?"

...Certainly NOT the ones you read about in today's headlines! Simpler days in those olden times...Thanks for sharing...Favs...
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.fly
04/11/10 3:45 PM GMT
Very nice photo i like the face to an nice color.
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::Inkeri
04/11/10 7:20 PM GMT
Impressive work.Stunning photo.
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::tigger3
04/11/10 10:08 PM GMT
I think you did a great job on this one. Good exposure.
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Logun7
04/11/10 10:12 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Fantastic Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
.lukyluc
04/12/10 2:34 AM GMT
very bright and beautiful
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.hirschikiss22
04/12/10 5:55 PM GMT
Beautiful lighting...and color
~Kim
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.icedancer
04/13/10 4:31 PM GMT
Gorgeous window and beautiful colours
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::allisontaylor
04/15/10 3:03 AM GMT
Excellent work! Good question... which references? : )
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::tealeaves
04/24/10 4:40 AM GMT
Indeed, the eyes are extraordinary and I share in your pondering, John! Beautiful details and colours, and a wonderful job with the lighting!
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