Michael in the morning light

Michael (Hebrew מיכאל: Micha'el or Mîkhā’ēl; Greek Μιχαήλ: Mikhail; Latin Michael or Míchaël; Arabic ميخائيل: Mika'il ) is an archangel mentioned in the Book of Revelation 12:7; in the Hebrew Bible Michael is only mentioned by name in the Persian context of the post-Exilic Book of Daniel. Only there in Daniel does Michael appear— as "one of the chief princes" who in Daniel's vision comes to the angel Gabriel's aid in his contest with the angel of Persia, and is also described there as the advocate of Israel (10:21, 12:1). The Talmud tradition rendered his name as meaning "who is like El (God)? (but literally "El's Likeness")" (compare the late prophet Micah), but according to Rabbi Simeon ben Lakish (230-270 CE), all the specific names for the angels were brought back by the Jews from Babylon, and many modern commentators would agree. Michael is one of the principal angels in Abrahamic tradition; his name was said to have been the war-cry of the angels in the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers.

Detail of a graveyard statue of the Archangel Michael in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Jane's Angel

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Mariella Spinder | Fotografie says:

Very nice .
Love the cutout you used here!
Reminds me of the cover of a book i have at home...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Queen of the Universe says:

I like this one best. It's more mysterious. I enjoyed your work!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

rottnapples says:

this angle/cropping on this is great!!!!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Gale Franey says:

All of these crops are wonderful, hard to decide which ones I like best. They all work and all bring out different aspects.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

sedoglia says:

Very nice shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

vangruvie says:

...good tones and I like the crop...but not extraordinary. This subject is just not very compelling to me.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

backhousestudios says:

Captivating light. I was drawn in, but there wasn't much to look at after I got there.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moominmolly says:

The tones and the dirt are quite lovely, but the crop is distracting to me.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

drspam says:

it's good for what it is.
for what that's worth.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

spin_dr_wolf says:

I like it, but i don't think i am enough.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Gun Sydney says:

very detailed and sharp. Good composition.

Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

giginroll says:

Score 7.5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Klifton says:

Beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

don sevilla says:

Score 8/10 (from the 1for10 group).

i like the tones
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Sure FAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

d2digital says:

Deeper contrast would make it more striking, I think!

Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

boadiceafairy says:

I recognized it!!! and I still like every photo, bravo!!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Chema Concellon says:

Fantastic. Fav.

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

a kind of sparkle says:

Very well done, beautiful!
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

craftastiKK says:

Lovely.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Fatimah . [deleted] says:

Very cool! I really love this one. Thanks for the link xD
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

dasherz07 says:

i like this angle, and i love these figures, nicely captured!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Eliza Beth says:

wonderful shot - great detail in the stone and I love the crop you've done. I have only just started on this project to show emotion from stone and I think I'm totally hooked - so many things to do but my focus seems to be totally on this!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Godek says:

maybe its just cuz its about my name, or maybe its b/c its an incredible photo...either way i realllllly love this, this is beautiful....not only what you wrote about it, but also the amazing photo....so peaceful and graceful...just all around beautiful!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

métrogirl says:

I never ever tire of looking at images of your special
angel..."who is like unto God..."
indeed she must be, as although I have several special
angels of my own that I adore,
the beauty of yours is unmatched...
Love the composition and tones on this one as well Desmond.

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Where there is Love, there is Life :), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

deadlyshuriken says:

I love the angle in this picture. Great JOB!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

allr1 Taking time off for the Holidays. P&L says:

Gorgeous shot.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Plastic Jesus says:

Excellent.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

E1isa says:

Brilliant! Your choice of framing and angle make this shot. Well done!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Mikhail says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Mikhail, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

So Nice
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

♥bReNnA rOx My SoX♥ says:

amazing! somthing inocent and bright seems to have turned into somthing dark.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

'Mosche Lopez Pereira', Bonjour, Photographer says:

In life I sought wisdom, and found it not,
My last resting place I sought not, but found it "here".

Quote by Heinrich Heine, dead at February 17th, 1856 in Paris
at the Residence at Avenue Rue Matignon No. 3,
due to his illness (Multiple skleros or ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Q says:

I think this one is my favourite of Jane's Angel.
Wonderful image and I recognise the way you were drawn to her.
Q
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ru_anderson says:

I like the comments - thank you
and I like the way the light on thie statue helps quietly bring it to life.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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