Amidst the many tombs and sculptures of Basilique Saint-Denis
we found this gilt funerary art.
As the subject looks up for an eternity,
the magnificent stained glass of the Apse windows are reflected on the glass case.
Many thanks to Owen of Magic Lantern Show who led our group that day. How wonderful to meet bloggers face to face.
bon dimanche
For other reflections, see James' Weekend Reflections
Saint-Denis
What an awesome capture, Genie!! Thanks, as always, for sharing the beauty! Hope your weekend is going well!
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Sylvia
It's very good, Genie; catching the light on the glass that covers the gilt surface. Good eye for the superimposition.
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Wonderful reflections on this funerary art. It adds such colour to the bronze. It is wonderful that you enjoyed a good day out with your blogger friends.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, lovely reflections. Beautiful shot. French churches are just so ridiculously gorgeous, it's hard not to come away with a hundred pictures from each one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely ethereal image,you were obviously there just at the right time.No sleep for this person,wide eyed forever,he/she looks very alert and alive!
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Ruby
Absolutely breathtaking! Bon dimanche indeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great outing that must have been Genie. Love the reflections you have captures here against the funerary art.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty image. I Love your photo at the top of your blog. It makes me want to visit Paris even more, simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo, such a great shot. Love it.
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A right royal reflection indeed!
ReplyDeletePoor guy has no way to keep the sun out of his eyes.
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful place and Owen led us well!
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Wonderful timing for a wonderful capture!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo, the reflections are quite magical. Diane
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning shot Genie.
ReplyDeleteOf course I love this shot! :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed spending the day with Owen a couple years ago. He's a great guy and a fine blogger.
And a very fine day it was ! Though a tad bit chilly... but good company warms the heart. Hope we can do it again someday...
ReplyDelete... almost like fireworks, indoors.
ReplyDeleteThe stained glass reflections across the golf figure are pretty interestng.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and I love the reflections.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed the company of Owen and his wife, Holly, Virginia, and Peter. It was a great meeting of bloggers with cameras in tow.
ReplyDeleteI have so many shots of this memorable, historic basilica that I could Sunday-church-post for a year or two right here.
I will have to get clarification from Jack about his "golf-figure" comment...
Bises,
Genie
Genie it is just breathtaking.. Is'nt it wonderful to meet bloggers? Sounds like you had a grand time. I felt the same way when I met sweet Anita and her dear husband Ruben when they came to California. We had such a wonderful day.. A memory I will hold close always. Small world yes?
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des couleurs magiques, quel beau coup d'oeil
ReplyDeleteThe reflected windows are so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shot! Well seen and well done, Genie.
ReplyDeleteWell spotted Genie, many would have passed with eve noticing, you have such a good eye for the special shot! I too am intrigued by Jack's golf reference and look forward to his reply haha!
ReplyDeleteAh ! Les vitraux ! Toujours une réussite !
ReplyDeleteIn Medieval times Cathedrals were built to overwhelm the senses, you've caught the spirit perfectly.
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ReplyDeleteUpdate: Jack's reference to the "golf" figure was a typo as he hit the "f" key rather than the "d" key. He claims he was referring to the "gold figure," but I think that golf is never far from his mind...
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