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The neoclassical façade of Helsinki Cathedral glowing under the crisp spring sky. Captured in Spring, 2025.

Kevään valo silittää Helsingin tuomiokirkon uusklassista julkisivua, hiljainen vartija kaupungin yllä, heräävässä huhtikuussa 2025.

Esta calle en subida funciona como un portal de ingreso a una Capilla del Monte intensificada, guiando la mirada hacia su identidad, en el corazón del paisaje: la imponente silueta de la iglesia San Antonio de Padua.
Aquí se entremezcla el templo con lo místico, aferrándose a la arquitectura pétrea en contraste con lo natural: el verde y los cielos que en las alturas dominan todo con sumo poder, invitando al espectador a ascender, tanto física como espiritualmente, hacia su presencia majestuosa.
Esta fotografía intervenida resalta los elementos genuinos y autóctonos, integrándose activamente en la narrativa visual para conectarse profundamente con el entorno y su historia.
Lejos de cualquier artificio, esta imagen busca revelar la esencia legítima del lugar.

Sony DSC RX100 VII
24-200mm F2.8-4.5
ISO 250
1/100 s
115 mm
f/5,6

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Music by Bob Bishop and Greg Evensen, "The Gospel Singing Policemen" (Olathe, KS)--
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Detail of the statue bearers on one of the many statues of the famous Mosta Good Friday procession, marking the passion of Christ. April 2025.

You keep showing me the green grass
It’s the path I must follow
The colour of renewal
The one thing I will always know

Is that you shimmering beside me?
It is you but not you
But I am comforted by your presence
I know that I am not alone

I can see my feet in the grass
Moving as if to go forwards
But I don’t really need them
Just a thought propels me onwards

Your light starts to enfold me
Keeping me from any fear
I had started to wonder
If any of this was really there

Now I know it was always you
There all my life waiting so patiently
Walking down the green path
Coming forwards to collect me

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This work for Easter Sunday was based on a vision I had while sitting in the church of Ripe, a village in Sussex beneath the Downs near where I live. I had gone that day to take some photographs of this beautiful place, one I had visited previously in my life from time to time. As I sat in the church the light came in the East Window and lit up the church. As I gazed down to the Altar and this light the church around me started to disappear, with the central aisle changing to a green path of grass. I rose to walk down it, but then I seemed to float instead. My feet seemed to belong to somebody else!

I became aware of a presence with me, and I really wanted to continue on down that path, but gradually it faded, and I found myself sitting back on the pew.

I took it as a beautiful gift, of reassurance at a difficult time, and one that I really needed. When I looked at my watch I realised half an hour had passed from when I sat down. At the time, the vision felt like just a few moments.

I eventually came out of the church, and the sunlight was so beautiful, with this dappled light under the yew trees. So I took some shots of this beautiful Cup that is sharing its life with me at the moment, and this is the result. The cup is placed on the tombstone of one of the first vicars of this church parish, dated from the 13th Century. Later, when I came home I wrote the poem, because I could not get the vision out of my mind, and to this day, I can still see it clearly.

The combination of the Cup and the beautiful light in this shot will always remind me of that wonderful vision. The Cup has a presence all of its own, and the gift of renewal is a promise that will be fulfilled when we walk along the Green Path on this Easter Day.

This work completes my Mini-Series for Easter and I would like to give my Best Wishes and love to all my friends and followers on Flickr, who have helped and supported me with such generosity and kindness, this work is for you. May Easter bring you peace, and may your God go with you. Shelley xx

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I have paired this work with Regina Spektor’s music track “The Call”, from the film “Prince Caspian”, an adaptation of the book from the Narnia Chronicles by C S Lewis. One day we will all hear the call to return. Please find link below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCEUpVukAe8

And if you would like to see more of my work, have a look at my website at:

www.shelleyturnerpoetpix.com

Cairo's Aqmar Mosque (1125 AD) on al-Mu'izz St. First with offset façade and ornate stone carvings. Unique fluted hoods, Kufic inscriptions ("Muhammad and Ali"), and geometric patterns. Mamluk-era minaret (1396-97). Restored façade. Significant Fatimid architecture.

A man, likely Muslim, wearing a traditional Arab cap and thobe (white garment), is seen in front of a historical mosque or similar building. The image shows the building's architecture, with a light beige/tan colored exterior, and a partly visible minaret. The clear sky suggests the time of day is likely midday or shortly after. The image likely depicts a moment of prayer or contemplation, with the man possibly performing salah (Islamic prayer) in front of the mosque.

A detailed view of the minaret of a mosque, likely in Cairo, Egypt. The intricate carvings and decorative elements, including arabesques and Islamic calligraphy, showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of the builders. The minaret's design, with its multiple levels and balconies, is typical of Islamic architecture. No specific names of people or events are visible in the image.

, St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom, UK
St. Dionysius Church dominates the skyline of Market Harborough, England. The parish church, known for its towering spire, is a landmark in the town.

Juyushi Mosque (1085 AD) atop Muqattam Hills offers panoramic Cairo views. Commissioned by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali. Simple yet monumental Fatimid architecture. Notable for its location and historical significance.

Cairo's Aqmar Mosque (1125 AD) on al-Mu'izz St. First with offset façade and ornate stone carvings. Unique fluted hoods, Kufic inscriptions ("Muhammad and Ali"), and geometric patterns. Mamluk-era minaret (1396-97). Restored façade. Significant Fatimid architecture.

Juyushi Mosque (1085 AD) atop Muqattam Hills offers panoramic Cairo views. Commissioned by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali. Simple yet monumental Fatimid architecture. Notable for its location and historical significance.

A decorative, ornate hanging lamp, likely part of the interior design of a mosque, is illuminated. The intricate carvings and calligraphy on the walls and the lamp itself suggest a historical or culturally significant space. No specific people are visible, but the scene depicts the artistry and craftsmanship found in Islamic architecture.

Cairo's Aqmar Mosque (1125 AD) on al-Mu'izz St. First with offset façade and ornate stone carvings. Unique fluted hoods, Kufic inscriptions ("Muhammad and Ali"), and geometric patterns. Mamluk-era minaret (1396-97). Restored façade. Significant Fatimid architecture.

A portion of a mosque, likely in a Mediterranean country, is pictured. The image shows the intricate stonework of the building's facade and a minaret (tower). Pigeons are perched on the stonework. The clear blue sky provides a stark contrast to the light beige/tan stone of the building. The image highlights the architectural details and the peaceful, sunny atmosphere.

Al Jame Al Anwar - Al Hakim Masjid