Prayer
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572 views, 15 favoritings (10 November 2009)
The photo of this marvellous statue was taken in the Bell Tower of the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, Orange County, California. This is a small circular prayer chapel in which you find a ring of 33 marble pillars, lining the wall… (33 for the years that Christ lived – I found out on the Internet).
In the center you find a prayer altar with this rotating acrylic sculpture of Christ. There is a light that comes up through the sculpture, and at some angles it breaks into all the colors of the rainbow.
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Sensiworld
Wonderful !
Gili Orr replied
Thanx, Sylvia!
linaji
This is glorious piece!! I would love to meet the person who created this!
Gili Orr replied
glad you share my awe, Lina.
Jenifer
I new this was the statue at the crystal cathedral the mimit I saw this, My mom told me all about it and described it to me, It’s absolutely beaytiful.
Jenifer
Is this in the prayer tower?
Gili Orr replied
It was in a special tower, not very broad space – don’t remember the name of it but probably you have it right…
Kimberley Davitt
this is wonderful. is it really transparent?
Gili Orr replied
Yes, it is transparent. Thanks for your comment, Kim – and for favoriting it, too!!
Alan Findlater
excellent work
Gili Orr replied
It is an excellent work of art, indeed, this statue – but I guess you are complimenting my shot, too ;-) I took it from different angles, but this was my favorite shot of it. Thanks a lot, Alan!
NautilusBlue
This is so elegant Gili
Gili Orr replied
Thought so too, Julie… it really gives a spiritual feeling, and from some angles you get rainbow colors through that glass, but that rainbow angle was problematic for getting the rest nicely.
NinaMosi Art
Stunning image…I am speechless…
Gili Orr replied
That sounds like the right effect for this image… thanks for adding it to your favorites, Shelly!
Dennis Rubin IPA
I like to view the back pages, this one should be on page 1 – great capture!!! added
Gili Orr replied
Thanks a lot, Dennis, for the fav, too! I find it hard to choose for “best works”, and anyway, new stuff comes almost daily so far and gets automatically on top ;-) But I will give it consideration…
jennyfnf
Oh! I am in such grand company here at Red Bubble. This photograph has tugged something inside me and I don’t know what it is..
Gili Orr replied
This is just a very spiritual sculpture, I think. Thanks for favoriting it, Jenny!
shanmclean
wonderful image!
Gili Orr replied
Glad you like it, Shan! I give 95% of the credit to the sculptor ;-)
Gili Orr
valzart
Oh this is a stunning work of art ;} Val hugzz
Gili Orr replied
I know, just have no clue who the sculptor is… forgot to check while taking the photo and can’t find him on the Internet… Thanks, Val!
invisible
SUPERB ARTWORK and ENERGY ! BRAVO !
Gili Orr replied
Thanks a lot, invisible!
kneeknee
wow that is wicked
great photo
it is so amazing
Gili Orr replied
Thank you so much, kneeknee! I wonder how you landed by this photo ;-)
mrscarlotta
Beautiful work gorgeous xxxxxxxxxxx
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Carlotta – also for the fav!!
melant1017
This is an awesome photo a favorite for me:) WELL DONE!!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Anthony! I appreciate it a lot (the fav, too:-)
Rosalie Scanlon
Stunning image.
Gili Orr replied
Thanks a lot, Rosalie! also for the fav :-))
NautilusBlue
Wow amazing work Gili
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Julie! I just photographed the great work of someone else, a very good sculptor, indeed. Don’t know the name, though.
Globalphotos
So very beautiful :)
Gili Orr replied
Thanks!!
Yool
What a beauty!!!!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Yool!!
chen cohen
gili it’s beautiful!!! so special!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Chen! I was captivated by this sculpture myself ;-)
amarica
I am familiar with the Crystal Cathedral. I used to live in Oranged County.
Gili Orr replied
Do you happen to know who the sculptor is?
sunrender
cool shot!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Sunrender! I appreciate the fav a lot, too ;-)
Michelle *
Wow, this is stunning Gilli :o)
Gili Orr replied
Thanx, Michelle!!
Tracey Mac
How beautiful, gorgeous image!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks a lot, Tracey!
Gary Grant
you know #I went to the cathedral once with grand mother (she lives there) and did npt see this wonder where is it located inside? thanks gg oh yes great shot
Gili Orr replied
It’s in the bell tower – a small circular prayer chapel. You should go have a look next time you visit her – and please tell me who the sculptor is, if it’s written anywhere there…. It’s an amazing sculpture, rotating and changing with different angles of light. Quite an experience.
Taschja Hattingh
Isn’t it great? Majesty and glory is in this sculpture – thanks for sharing this experience with us. Just imagine what heaven must be like!!!!!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Taschja! Yes, this is one of the most spiritually lifting artworks I have seen so far.
Cora Wandel
Good morning Gili, your writing is so good it felt as if I was in that chapel myself, what a fascinating concept to have 33 marble pillars for the 33 years that Christ lived. And the rotation and rainbow spirit of this rotating sculpture further fascinated me. The photo was perfect. This was another of your superb combinations of words defining and a photograph. – Cora
Gili Orr replied
Thanks a lot, Cora! A bit of the writing/info was taken from two sources on Internet, but made part of my wording in a way I thought it doesn’t necessitate mentioning the sources this time… but I still may;-)
Gili Orr replied
Oh, I like the “Welcome” image that Anne-Marie made, combining the Hebrew text about the old Jewish cemetery in Segovia, Spain.. ;-)
TingyWende
Wow! How unique. I have never seen anything like this before. Amazing.
Gili Orr replied
It is unique, indeed. Thanks, Tingy!!
moonglow
Wonderful capture of a stunning piece of art.
Gili Orr replied
Thanks a lot, moonglow!!
Melissa Park
Congratulations this work has been
in Prize Challenges
Gili Orr replied
Thanks sooo much, Melissa!!
taueva
Beautiful shot!!!!!!
RosaCobos
The quality of the soul…. light and transparency.
That is how we imagine the saints… letting the light coming through….
It becomes strange this statue… out of the flesh.
And Christ was man… too.
All the same it is a beautiful piece of art and piety.
Rosa (thanks a lot Gili for your supporting my features and all.. you are so kind)
Gili Orr replied
I like the way you look at things, get into them, feel them and find the words to share your experience. As to this sculpture – it was more amazing in reality than I could ever capture… I am not religious, and even if I were – Jesus is not part of my religion… I guess I would go for Buddhism, if for anything… but this sculpture is full of spiritual feeling, and real spirituality touches me.
Joanne Bradley
Wow, that is one extraordinary sculpture and I am sure a marvel to see up close and personal.! Wonderful composition and capture Gili!
Gili Orr replied
Thank you so much, Joanne! Yes, it was very special to see and difficult to do justice to…
navybrat
excellent capture my friend!
Gili Orr replied
Thanks so much, Jotham!
Ushna Sardar
Congrats!!!! huggles
Gili Orr replied
Thanks sooo much, Ushna!!
Tammy Espino
Beautiful~~
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Tammy!
paul romanowski
WOW, VERY COOL….OH HOW? HOW DID YOU DO IT? PLEASE…
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Paul! Not sure what you are asking, though… ;-)
paul romanowski
NO I KNOW YOU TOOK A PHOTO OF SOME GLASS STATUE….RIGHT?
paul romanowski
AN D YES I JUST READ THE DISCRIPTION, NOW I KNOW…
Gili Orr replied
It’s always advisable to read descriptions, if you want to know what’s behind the image;-)
KazM
Congrats on being in the top ten of the Public art snaps comp.
Yet another accolade for this great pic
Bravo
Gili Orr replied
Oh, I haven’t seen that… thanks so much, Kaz!!
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
Gili Orr replied
Thanks, Kathy! Glad to see you back;-)
Dee143
What a fabulous statue, you have captured this beautifully
Gili Orr replied
Yes, it is an amazing statue… Thanks, Dee!
Rosina Lamberti
stunning image,,congrats
Gili Orr replied
Not sure what the congrats are for… ;-) big thanks, Rosina!
Rosina Lamberti
statue challenge l think
Waleska Luker
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Gili Orr replied
THANXXXXXXXXX!!
Deborah McGrath
what a beautiful work of art. Great capture.
Gili Orr replied
Thanks so much, Deborah!!
SKNickel
Gili, this is just beautiful.
Gili Orr replied
Thanks!!
chrythmnove
It’s a beautiful sculpture & a great take.
Gili Orr replied
I love this sculpture… Thanks!!
kappisan
Well,what can i say more…...
I totally agree with All the compliments made above!:)
(and the ones yet to come too!)
kappi:)
Gili Orr replied
You are very kind:-) Thanks, Kappi!!