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Published: 2007-10-05 17:22:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 7021; Favourites: 397; Downloads: 193
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I read somewhere that 80 percent of all the people in this world have a belief in some higher power... some faith to govern their lives.If that's true... then well... just WOW.
I'm not making a religious statement here ... because I have no religion... except maybe the odd burst of inner searching.
No ...this photo for me represents a reflecting upon... or admiration of... those whose faith is stronger than my own.
and it AWES me to think of just how much GOOD there is in this world of ours.
It'll prevail won't it?
I'll keep faith in that.
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If you'd like, please have a gander at my mini-gallery devoted to Still Life Conceptual photography.
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Thank you so much for this beautiful picture, and the beautiful words.
As a Christian who has been raised my entire life to respect what others believe, it's really hard sometimes to look at religious works of art because I know that there will inevitably be the comment about how evil religion is, how stupid/insane/naive I am, and how nothing good comes of organized religion. I've had teachers mock my beliefs in school, and friends tell me I was full of crap. Faith is never an easy thing, and people do get misled and overzealous....but if there's faith out there that humanity is good, and that it is our duty to love and care for one another no matter what our differences are, I can't believe that it's entirely bad.
Things will get worse before they get better, they always do. But they WILL get better.
The colors on this are lovely, and are those some adorable Cherished Teddies I see to the left of Mary? ^.~ I used to collect those.
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oh hey thanks! ... hope it inspires!
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This photo is truly inspiring. I'm not religious either, but when you see such scenery, you can't help but wonder what it's all for... A truly beautiful shot
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Gorgeous sky, impressive and natural-looking. The statue looks like an anchor for the pic, the ripples between red and blue seem to be emanating from her... Nature's beauty works really well to illustrate your point about faith!
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I am no fan of organized religion but the fact that there is definitely more to this life than our bodies can interpret/understand in this universe.
When we look big, the universe is without end
When we look small, the universe is without end
When we look at ourselves, we need to know that we also are without end. Our physical bodies are indeed temporary but I've no doubt that I'm merely here to learn some things I couldn't learn somewhere else...
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You see it as something wonderful, and yet the dark cloud behind her says to me something quite different.
You see the nurturing figure, probably Mary though it could be any figure of faith and still work, which speaks of peace and love and caring. Yet then there is the dark cloud, which so often symbolizes evil, and a sky the appears to be on fire.
I'm not really sure where I'm going with that. One part of me sees it as faith is proctecting from the fire, another sees the nurturing as mearly a figurehead to the fire and evil.
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Hey man... finally I can back to watching your pieces... I was a bit out illustrating some books. I missed your photos... Now, I got a look at all. See ya!
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I was in Cape Breton last week for Celtic Colours International Festival. Faith is strong there. Not only in word but actions. Most of the music there started in parish or community halls and even people's homes at family gatherings.
I think there is hope for the human race because of peoples' faith. ....and yes, I too admire people of faith as long as they are tolerant of others. Thanks John.
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Love it! Very creative, great capture and great sky!
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wow...love the dawning light behind the statue. wat an excellent shot.
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The only problem is that, if that faith is misplaced, it becomes not a force of good, but rather, a force of evil. (Not just quite the Muslims, as you may be thinking, but every kind of zealotry is wrong and evil.)
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I see your point ... especially about zealotry
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It always prevails, usually in the ways we least expect 
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thanks Sterling 
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Wonderful photo and a simply gorgeous sky. I like your thoughts on the matter of faith.
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thanks Elly ... I kept it light and non-judgmental ...very touchy subject amongst many who have it
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Watch it guys. Mary's callin' up a storm! 
The sky here is beautiful. The colors go well with the statue.
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haha! I waited for a good sky before returning to Mary
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Ha! ... you noticed that! ... good eyes!
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thanks! ... Mary was on my list of 'things to shoot when the sky is cool in the west.'
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I am fav-ing this both for the beauty of the image, as well as the words you have written.
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Beautiful image!
Everybody believes in something. It just isn't always "supernatural". There are common religions like "myself", "power", "money"!
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Im not religious either but I do believe there is a greater being than us mere mortals. Your photography of incredibly awesome landscapes and skyscapes prove that to me. Man had NO hand in it !!!
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yes I've always believed in 'intelligent design'
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If one's faith bears no prejudice or hurt, then I guess it's ok.
Goodness comes in all sizes and colors, so I think that if it's good for you and doesn't disrespect others, God blesses your faith.
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Your faith is strong and is expressed in your beautiful work....this is stunning and awe inspiring...in fact all of your work seems to capture the sense of something more pwerful and greater than we...whatever it may be...I look forward to your next piece! Theresa
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