January 15, 2010

The Spirit like a dove

THEME DAY: BEST PHOTO OF 2009 • I originally posted this stained glass window on March 3, 2009. It depicts Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River and the Holy Spirit descending upon him from the heavens like a dove. The window is one of many in the historic Malate Church, built anywhere between the late 16th century to the early 18th (I can't find exact information), which is dedicated to Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Our Lady of the Remedies). I don't really know if it is my best photo of the year, but it was the first time I tried taking a picture of a stained glass window and I was very happy with the result.

Malate Church stained glass window of Jesus' baptism

The best of the best! We're going to have a wonderful tour around the world today. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

30 comments:

  1. Mike RoseJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Hilda you have so many "photographs of the year" That said I really do like this one.

    Stained glass looks so beautiful if you just catch the light right.

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  2. Photo CacheJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Splendid. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. brattcatJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    This is magnificent. Excellent choice!

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  4. LowellJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I ditto Brattcat!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    So, yes, there might be nutrition for a soul. Wonderful photography indeed. Please have a nice Friday.

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  6. Verna LugaJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Wow, ang ganda.... inspired naman ako sa yo! galingan ko pa hahaha!

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  7. Jim KlenkeJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I love the colors, this is a keeper.

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  8. OlivierJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    cette photo (et ce vitrail) je m'en souviens, est magnifique, bravo pour cette année photographique....

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  9. PJJanuary 15, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    It's lovely, Hilda. I'm sure, with all the great photos you've posted, it was hard to narrow it down to just this one.

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  10. Unseen RajasthanJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful and fantastic shot !! This is one i loved !! Great

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  11. JillyJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    This such a beautiful work of art and you've photographed it so beautifully, as always. Lovely choice.

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  12. cieldequimperJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    It is a beautiful window perfectly photographed!

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  13. VPJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Excellent picture of a beautiful subject. I understan why you are fond of this, the image is really perfect. Brava!

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  14. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    I loved, it's a beautiful and touching image!
    Have a nice weekend dear Hilda
    God bless you
    Léia

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  15. MoJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Very colourful

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  16. Leonard HuevosJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    This photo has cognitive and aesthetic values. I like it ;-)

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  17. SarettaJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Both the window and the photo are lovely!

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  18. ChinJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Beautiful photo

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  19. Leif HagenJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Hilda, it's a beautiful, heavenly photo of a stained glass window! And I think Jorge de Leon would be proud that you featured his donated window!

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  20. JanetJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Wonderful! It's so hard to get a great shot or stained-glass windows that aren't over or under done. This one is perfect.

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  21. HalcyonJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I can see why you chose this photo. It's not easy to get a good picture of a stained glass window. The colors are wonderful! Happy Friday!!

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  22. JudyJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    Oh yes! I agree. Well done.

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  23. lunarossaJanuary 16, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Perfect photo. Thank you posting it again. All the best. Ciao. A.

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  24. Lisa WilsonJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    I remember this one! Great choice!

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  25. rafJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Beautifully captured, Hilda! The artist should be pleased. Lovely choice for the theme too.

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  26. Rob SiemannJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I totally agree with your choice, it's wonderful

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  27. GeorgeJanuary 17, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    I don't know if this is your best picture (I've seen so many great ones on your blog), but it certainly is beautiful.

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  28. EbieJanuary 17, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    One of my passion, stained glass window photography. Very clear and vivid shot.

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  29. DinaJanuary 18, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    The photo is vibrant and clear and colorful like the real window. I would be happy to get such results too!
    Beautiful. And right around the Feast of the Baptism.

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  30. AndreeaJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    It's beautiful and very well shot.

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