The Blessing of the Creche at our church will take place on December 12. Baby Jesus has been taken out of storage, but is still awaiting placement in the manger, tucked in a basket by a window. Advent is the season of expectant waiting, and Baby Jesus seems to be doing just that, patiently lying in the sunlight while he gazes serenely out the window. Diffuse Glow and Lens Flare given the statue a bit of warmth and inner light to help one see beyond the plaster to the image of the divine infant.
...is to fill 52 themes, one a week for the year. Some weeks, maybe I'll try to find several photos to fit the themes. Others, I may spend more time trying to perfect one that seems best to represent the theme. Three years of a photo-a-day opened my eyes, now I want to hone my skills.
Somehow, a camera allows me to see more deeply and awakens the eye. For me, undertaking these year-long challenges is a way to become more aware of the world that swirls around me.
The Blessing of the Creche at our church will take place on December 12. Baby Jesus has been taken out of storage, but is still awaiting placement in the manger, tucked in a basket by a window. Advent is the season of expectant waiting, and Baby Jesus seems to be doing just that, patiently lying in the sunlight while he gazes serenely out the window. Diffuse Glow and Lens Flare given the statue a bit of warmth and inner light to help one see beyond the plaster to the image of the divine infant. 
Beautifully done, by time he hits the manager I think he will have a great tan! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat composition. I love the sun shiing on his face.
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