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07-APR-2010

Portion of Church's Stained Glass Window

April Scavenge Hunt Challenge: zeitgeist (ger.)

I'm not sure that this strictly follows the meaning of "zeitgeist" but it does reflect the outlook of 1860 which was to have ornately decorated churches. This church also has beautiful tin walls and ceilings. In contrast, today's churches are more minimalist, more functional than decorative.

Notice how the glass has changed over the years. Some panes are darker than others. It's held up pretty good over the years and is surprisingly air-tight considering that the windows are not secured with anything other than their weight.

Canon PowerShot S30
1/40s f/4.9 at 21.3mm iso200 full exif

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Mieke WA Minkjan09-Apr-2010 08:23
good thinking, it could also be very good for Leitmotiv
Doug Cruden08-Apr-2010 18:58
Lovely colours and an excellent exposure...well done Brenda!
Johnny JAG08-Apr-2010 18:58
Very spirited entry.
Bernard Davis08-Apr-2010 17:59
Stained glass always looks good, well spotted and caught.
Yvonne08-Apr-2010 11:54
So lovely and to have lasted so well over the years is wonderful as is your image!
Carl and Racine Erland08-Apr-2010 11:36
Very nice and great information on the window. - Racine
borisalex08-Apr-2010 06:30
That´s excellent, to show the "Geist" and the values back then! Good thinking! V.
Bill Reed08-Apr-2010 02:45
Great image, lovely colors, Nicely done
Guest 08-Apr-2010 02:18
Lovely Stained glass Brenda!! Well captured!
Inga Morozoff08-Apr-2010 01:48
They certainly don't make them like they used to.
Fay Stout08-Apr-2010 01:46
A beautiful old window. It has obviously been well cared for through the years.
carol j. phipps08-Apr-2010 01:26
Beautiful !
Cindi Smith08-Apr-2010 01:24
I like that idea for zeitgeist. Yes, this is nice. Beautiful job shooting this!
Ed McConnell08-Apr-2010 00:47
good choice and shot Brenda, my def was " the spirit of the times"
Walter Otto Koenig08-Apr-2010 00:05
Nice shot of this beautiful window.
Bill Ewart Jr07-Apr-2010 23:53
just gorgeous....churches have the best windows...
Stephanie07-Apr-2010 22:25
Beautiful stained glass Brenda!
J. Scott Coile07-Apr-2010 22:13
Always full of significant symbolism that reflects the spirit of the times.
Leo07-Apr-2010 21:55
Exposure is perfect, colors look great. Not that I know what the glass color really looks like.

That fits Zeitgeist as far as I know. When I looked it up I found "Intellectual Climate" and "In keeping with the times."
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