The Golden Cross
This is a shot I almost didn't get. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a glint of golden light. As I turned, this cross in the distance was being illuminated by the golden sunset light. The reflection on the polished granite was so fine it almost made the cross glow. Not wanting to waste a second I pointed my zoom lens and took the shot. And in seconds the light was gone.
***COMMENT***
I just have to make a remark here that backs up what I said about the disappearance of Christian symbolism in graveyards. Instead of seeing this as a photograph that shows off a remarkable coincidence of light, some people and groups have rejected it outright because it is deemed an "offensive" Christian symbol. I'd have had higher view numbers if I posted a picture of my breakfast that morning - that's Flickr for you. Why is it only Christian religious symbols are deemed offensive in Western societies now? It is fine to have a society open to all religions, I support that without qualification, but that should not mean discriminating against anything Christian. In any case, this is not a Christian photograph, merely one that shows off the light and my composition. If you do not like these sorts of photographs, PLEASE stop following me now! I will never give in to intolerance, especially the kind that rejects a past heritage that made our civilisation great.
The Golden Cross
This is a shot I almost didn't get. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a glint of golden light. As I turned, this cross in the distance was being illuminated by the golden sunset light. The reflection on the polished granite was so fine it almost made the cross glow. Not wanting to waste a second I pointed my zoom lens and took the shot. And in seconds the light was gone.
***COMMENT***
I just have to make a remark here that backs up what I said about the disappearance of Christian symbolism in graveyards. Instead of seeing this as a photograph that shows off a remarkable coincidence of light, some people and groups have rejected it outright because it is deemed an "offensive" Christian symbol. I'd have had higher view numbers if I posted a picture of my breakfast that morning - that's Flickr for you. Why is it only Christian religious symbols are deemed offensive in Western societies now? It is fine to have a society open to all religions, I support that without qualification, but that should not mean discriminating against anything Christian. In any case, this is not a Christian photograph, merely one that shows off the light and my composition. If you do not like these sorts of photographs, PLEASE stop following me now! I will never give in to intolerance, especially the kind that rejects a past heritage that made our civilisation great.