Angel

Posted on Jul 23, 2020 by Tom

Standing in the Light is an Angel.

Above is the same image without the sunburst.

Which version do you perceive to be the better one?

Posted for Becky’s Square Perspectives.

32 thoughts on “Angel”

Chris Hall on Jul 23, 2020 at 8:19 am said:

I think the first one looks more angel-like. Oh, but these are a little scary. They remind me of those statues that moved when your back was turned in an old Doctor Who story.

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- Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 12:20 pm said:
  
  I remember that story, Chris. “Blink” or something the first episode to feature them was called. But I mean to say: who would think to make an Angel scary? This is a lovely Angel, so no need to worry!
  
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  - Chris Hall on Jul 23, 2020 at 4:10 pm said:
    
    O-Okay if you say so.
    
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    - Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 4:12 pm said:
      
      I remember it because the Doctor wasn’t really in the episode very much – it focused on a new character Sally Sparrow or somebody. As you can see it left a sort of lasting impression! 😀
      
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      - Chris Hall on Jul 23, 2020 at 4:17 pm said:
        
        Now you’ve gone and made me look it up. I hope I won’t have nightmares… or worse. Let’s hope Jemma Kirk hasn’t seen ‘Blink’.;)
        
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        Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 4:20 pm said:
        
        Hehehe! Just keep your eyes open, you’ll be fine. As for Jemma, she usually calls on Matt Smith for help doesn’t she? The Weeping Angels are more of a David Tennant thing.
        
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jenanita01 on Jul 23, 2020 at 10:09 am said:

I cannot decide, as they are both interesting shots. Chris might be right though, they are a little menacing…

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- Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 12:22 pm said:
  
  It must be the lighting, Jenanita. This Angel’s a good one! 🙂
  
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bcparkison on Jul 23, 2020 at 1:54 pm said:

Be ware!! Not all angels are good but I’m sure yours is.

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- Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Oh, yes! No worries, Beverly, this isn’t a dark Angel. 🙂
  
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CMStewart on Jul 23, 2020 at 2:42 pm said:

Both are lovely IMO. The second one is more mysterious… 🙂 Some psychology of symbolism is going on here.

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- Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks, CM, but nothing intentional here… I just took the photo of the Angel in front of light! 🙂 It may be the pose suggesting something else, but my psychological mind is clouded over at present! 😁
  
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  - CMStewart on Jul 23, 2020 at 3:45 pm said:
    
    The angel with the light symbolizes a benevolent angel, or an angel receiving benevolence, IMO. The angel by itself in shadow symbolizes mystery, especially when contrasted with the angel in light. Why is the second angel without the light? Is something being obscured? That’s my mind creating a story… As you can see, I tend to over-analyze… 🙂
    
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    - Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 3:58 pm said:
      
      Ooh no, I love this! Like I mentioned, I took the photo without thinking about any symbolisations, so how you see the images is fascinating. Over-analyse away is what I say!
      (Not wanting to shatter any illusions, but the sunburst in the first photo was added in edit afterwards…)
      As for story creating… create away! Thanks, CM!
      
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Visionkeeper on Jul 23, 2020 at 4:12 pm said:

The one with the light of course….That is the one I choose. We can use all the light we can get…Let it shine forth…..VK 🙂

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- Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  I agree, I think we should be spreading light whenever we can, VK!
  
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Clare on Jul 23, 2020 at 7:14 pm said:

I too love the shot with the sunburst 🙂 Nice capture, Tom.

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- Tom on Jul 23, 2020 at 7:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Clare. 🙂
  
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D. Wallace Peach on Jul 23, 2020 at 7:28 pm said:

I like the added interest of the sunburst. It’s interesting what a difference it makes.

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- Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 7:44 am said:
  
  I agree. Even though it doesn’t affect the picture itself, it appears to do so!
  
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Elaine on Jul 23, 2020 at 8:05 pm said:

The first one ☝️

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- Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 7:45 am said:
  
  I agree, Elaine.
  
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Elaine on Jul 23, 2020 at 8:06 pm said:

Can you remember those Mystery and imagination tv programmes years ago on a Saturday night, they were really scary!

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- Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 7:47 am said:
  
  Can’t say I do, Elaine… unless you’re referring to The Tales Of The Unexpected (I still love that theme tune to this day!)
  
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  - Elaine on Jul 24, 2020 at 9:32 am said:
    
    That’s the one, I hate that music, when I was young I used to stay at my grandmas house with my sister and cousin’s whilst all the adults went out for a drink. I was forced to watch that programme and the one where angels tore someone’s heart out still sits in my memory 😱
    
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    - Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 10:28 am said:
      
      I suppose if the show frightened you, then you wouldn’t like the music. I don’t remember that episode, thankfully, but they always had a twist!
      
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      - Elaine on Jul 24, 2020 at 10:56 am said:
        
        They did scare me, 🤔 interesting, you are old enough to remember them 🧐🤨
        
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        Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 10:58 am said:
        
        I erm saw them on catch up.
        
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        Elaine on Jul 24, 2020 at 10:58 am said:
        
        🙄
        
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        Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 10:59 am said:
        
        😊
        
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prenin on Jul 24, 2020 at 8:40 am said:

Trust not Angels my friend.

Lucifer himself was once an Angel… 🙂 ❤

Lovely shots Tom, the first one with the sunburst looks the most Angelic. 🙂 ❤

Blessed Be! 🙂 ❤

Prenin.

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- Tom on Jul 24, 2020 at 10:20 am said:
  
  Thanks, Prenin. Trust the good ones… my Angels are good, I trust them!
  
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