Thanksgiving Chapel- Dallas
This picture was popular in 3D on Flickr, so here is the 2D version- quite a bit larger so you can see more detail.
Thanksgiving Square in Downtown Dallas isn't all that notable, if it weren't for this spiral chapel in the middle. From the outside, it's striking against an all-glass background. From the inside, it's beautiful, at least if you look upwards. Some details:
The Glory Window
The Glory Window, which forms the 60-foot-high ceiling of the Chapel
of Thanksgiving, is one of the largest horizontally mounted
stained-glass pieces in the world. Designed by French artist Gabriel
Loire, the window symbolizes the blessing of the Divine descending to
earth as well as the ascent of human praise and gratitude to God.
And on the structure itself:
Chapel of Thanksgiving
The curving shell of white marble aggregate symbolizes the ancient
"spiral of life." This shape suggests the infinite upward
reach of the human spirit. The Chapel of Thanksgiving is used daily
for quiet prayer and reflection. Interfaith thanksgiving services are
held here, as well as worship services celebrating festive days within
specific religious traditions. The Chapel seats about 80 people
comfortably and is acoustically ideal for choirs and musical
performances.
Comments and faves
Sparkle~and~Fade, Mystic Ink Photography, bahreynî, berberenike is coming back, and 42 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Sparkle~and~Fade (63 months ago | reply)
This is absolutely fantastic! I love the glowing radiant colours and the composition is stunning! Great work, I could stare at it all day long - it's positively mesmerizing! :)
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mahadewi (63 months ago | reply)
fantastic compo.nicely composed!
- eLLe Photography - (63 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot! I love the composition and the colours!
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just_league (63 months ago | reply)
what a nice chapel!
Mystic Ink Photography (63 months ago | reply)
I love your perspective of this window! Here's mine:
bahreynî (63 months ago | reply)
perspective excellente! and charmante! :)..
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Moon Rabbit (60 months ago | reply)
What a nice color and composition! Great!
Uqbar is back (59 months ago | reply)
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manojsai (58 months ago | reply)
Your photo is a winner
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tzshira (58 months ago | reply)
Your photo is definitely a winner
you deserve a pat. Found in Zen Enlightenmentand great shooting.
Jerri Johnson (away) (57 months ago | reply)
Uniquely beautiful, so eye-catching, magnificent crop. Really interesting info--thaniks! This is an incredible shot, indeed! I hope you receive continued raves for it!!!
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ss | photog (53 months ago | reply)
great photo!
Lux_Imagery [deleted] (35 months ago | reply)
Very cool I love the color and the symmetry. Great eye!
lunar_discotheque (12 months ago | reply)
This can be glimpsed in Terrence Malick's new film "The Tree of Life" as well. Can't wait to see it acknowledged on the big screen in what looks like to be a truly haunting rumination on the tensions between nature and grace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc
Arjunaweeping (8 months ago | reply)
Great pic, hope you don;t mind I used it in my blog post today...
scottsthotts.blogspot.com/2011/09/infintely-r ecursive-nat...
Thanks <3