*OUR LADY OF PEACE* by Minda
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This shot wa taken a week ago and take a close look of our virgin mary.This statue is located at Santa Clara ca. Lady of peace church by Great America parkway,It is very tall(32 foot stainless steel)statue,sorrounded by precious flowers and it was Founded in 1982.
Hope you like this picture and more power to all of you.
Thanks for looking and comment.Take care everyone..
minda
Heres the link.
http://www.olop-shrine.org/
Comments (50)
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
magnus073
Baby you did so wonderful here and your write up for the image is great also, hugs
1010
Oh Minda, you have captured a beautiful statue of Mary. It is exquisite. Hugssssss
LBJ2
Wonderful shot and motif, Minda. What a magnificent sculpture. She looks like she is made out of silver. Very beautiful.+5
pjlawson
Very beautiful photo against a perfect sky! Love the way the way the sunlight is glistening on her. Wonderfully done!
Richardphotos
what an awesome statue and capture Minda
Silkylady
This is unusual, beautiful and unique Minda. An outstanding capture. This turned out great. Wonderfully written. Nice clarity and depth. The lighting is perfect. Really farout image. Huggs... Silkylady...
davidoblad
Cool capture Minda. Interesting how someone made her metal robes look so lacy. Makes me wonder if the artist sculpted her face from a solid piece of metal or hammered her face out of plate metal (ouch) or was her face molded. Also curious what she is wearing around her neck. Ok.. now see what you've done Minda? ... now I have to go research this statue..lol. Bravo and best wishes from Dave :^) P.s. Ok.. did some homework: In August of 1980, Father John Sweeny, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Church in Santa Clara, California, fulfilled a long-time desire to give special honor to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. That month, he commissioned noted sculptor Charles C. Parks, a noted sculptor, of Wilmington, Delaware, to design a 32-foot stainless steel statue of Our Lady, under this title. Thus began a remarkable odyssey, of a truly extraordinary image of the Blessed Virgin, the Mother of God. After several models, the masterpiece was begun. The statue which some have called "the awesome Madonna," was finished in the Summer of 1982. It stands higher than most three-story buildings. The 7200-pound statue rises to a height of thirty-two feet and rests on a twelve-foot landscaped mound. The head, hands, and feet are cast in stainless steel. The gown is constructed of welded strips of stainless steel.
Charberry
It is a beautiful work of art! I was interested in the research that davidoblad made of this. Excellent!
eekdog
very beautiful capture, love this sculpture. who every created this beauty did a fantastic job, thanks for sharing such a beauty with us Minda. off too the faves it goes. lol steve
artaddict2
A woderful statue not often seen worked in metal. Beautiful shot!
DennisReed
Gorgeous Capture Minda! An exquisite statue, full of Grace!
Thelby
Such a Gorgeous capture of Mary and let us Pray that the "ACLU" does not attack her as that is what they do best, Amen!!! 5+++++
rainbows
A movingly beautiful statue and capture, darling. Excellent work. I love it. Hugs. Mummy rainbow. xx
Ravenlady
A very beautiful capture! lovely
KarmaSong
Excellent capture of this Virgin Mary statue, Minda. Your pov is fantastic and enhances the height and majesty of this statue. Hugs, JLuc
lior
Excellent capture!
flora-crassella
...schönes Foto - und Frieden können wir alle brauchen! … beautiful photo - and peace can we all need!
bakapo
she's beautiful. nice shot, the lighting is wonderful.
erlandpil
Nice capture erland
KatesFriend
That is an impressive looking statue. Not just for its scale but that it imparts so much movement and expression. Thank you for sharing this.
BessieB
A lovley capture of an excellent work of art Minda, superb
3Dpixi
Wow... Marvelous and overwelming piece of art... Great capture of this beautiful statue Minda!!
mickuk50
very impressive capture minda .excellent :o) mick
Flint_Hawk Online Now!
What beautiful work!
three_grrr
I just love how her gown and flowing sleeves are made from pieces of steel apparently welded together. It gives the gown a very delicate air, not something you'd expect from a stainless steel work! she is beautiful, and you've captured her so wonderfully!
cvrad
looks and sounds like a very impressive statue and you did a nice job of capturing it eventhough the sun is behind it you still see the detail good job! Chris
clam73
fantastic POV and capture with a lovely message too....thanx for sharing, congrats! :-)
yakchat
WOW Minda....what a beautiful statue and lovely photography.....excellent...fav for me...love, Carol
NetWorthy
Brilliantly captured - good composition. This must have been a little difficult to set up so the details show up - the light appears to be coming a bit from the back. Great job!