Brunch with Battutah
"Angels fly because they take themselves lightly."
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 23 February 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
A favorite quote on the power of laughter by G.K. Chesterton. This is Swarovski crystal on Thai batik.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Beautiful composition with a brightly-shining and floating angel against backdrop of soft colors!
23 Feb 2008 5:25am
@Steven: Thank you, Steven.
@e.: Many thanks, e.
dpm from malé, Maldives
very nice, give the feel that the glass angel is in flight
23 Feb 2008 6:08am
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
@Nick Passantino: Thank you, Nick.
givethemhell from Germany
I love the quote by Chesterton, and the crystal Swarovsky angel is just beautiful. Couldn't we all take ourselves a bit more lightly sometimes?
23 Feb 2008 6:19am
@givethemhell: I would say. The problem is how to go about it when we are so used to taking ourselves seriously. Thank you.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Great quote and a lovely photograph to go with it.
23 Feb 2008 6:32am
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael.
@Rags: Many thanks, Rags.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Excellent capture of the crystal angel. Love the quote too!
23 Feb 2008 7:08am
@martie: Many thanks, Martie.
@Rhys: I appreciate that. thank you.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A dreams shot : light, grace… Congratulations.
23 Feb 2008 7:33am
@Calusarus: I'm so happy you liked the photo. Thank you.
@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.
@Shaahin: Thank you, Shaahin.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
I like the way the light dances on the angel... nice capture.
23 Feb 2008 8:50am
@Ina: thank you, Ina.
@Ron: Thank you, Ron.
Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal
here a great image and the title describe the picture totally
23 Feb 2008 11:15am
@Teresa Durães: A nice comment. Thank you, Teresa.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Very good selective focus! Love the quote too!
23 Feb 2008 12:17pm
@Craiger: Many thanks, Craiger.
MJ from Delaware, United States
very interesting shot... I love the reflection from the crystals and the blur of the colors behind... Love the quote
23 Feb 2008 12:21pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Shutterbug from India
Lovely perpective and the quote, what a perfect match! good work!
23 Feb 2008 12:46pm
@Shutterbug: Thank you very much.
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
It does indeed appear to be suspended in air... but I like your chosen words better than the photo!
23 Feb 2008 1:22pm
@Earnest: There's an appropriate pun in those words. Thanks, Earnest.
@Samuelw: Glad you like it. Thank you, Samuel.
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Thank you, Wolfgang.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Wow- super cool effect! The DOF really makes the angel pop from the background!
23 Feb 2008 3:24pm
@Tracey: Nice analysis. Thank you, Tracey.
@Wayne: Thank you, Wayne.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I wonder......if we take ourselves lightly....could we fly? An interesting quotation for a delicate, exquisite piece of crystal! But....if I were to choose...I'd take the Thai batik!
23 Feb 2008 4:12pm
@Japanalia: I think we wouldn't fly literally but we might have that rare light feeling that we were flying inwardly. Marta loves the batik also because of the flowers. Thank you so much, Gabriela.
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
very nice image - I like the brightness of the crystal and the dark background
23 Feb 2008 4:54pm
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
adlibitumphotos from Lyon, France
Très belle photo, grand moment de lévitation. Pascal
Very nice photograph, big instant of levitation. Pascal
23 Feb 2008 5:05pm
@adlibitumphotos: Oui. Tout est possible. Merci, Pascal.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Majestic! the muted background colour really highlights the foreground, bravo :)
23 Feb 2008 5:20pm
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. You have offered an excellent analysis.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
It's really a brilliant image, Michael! I do like how the crystal does seem to be suspended. WELL DONE!
23 Feb 2008 5:46pm
@amy: I'm glad you say that because that was the effect I wanted. Thank you, Amy.
Jrask from Pasadena, United States
Really great photo Michael, you chose a good, unusual angle (angel? haha).
23 Feb 2008 6:18pm
@Jrask: Thank you for the nice comment, Joshua.
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Beautifully striking image. I love it. and the quote/title is great to =D)
Dan
23 Feb 2008 7:16pm
@drphoto: Thanks, Dan. That's a nice compliment and one I value.
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
Floating with great depth! Super nice! :)
23 Feb 2008 7:25pm
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks so much, HRV. I appreciate that.
@Ondro: Thank you, Ondro. Nice to hear from you.
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
A wonderful capture illustrating so well your quote!
23 Feb 2008 10:31pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
@Camiller: Many thanks, Camiller
@Zing: Thank you, Zing.
@chris chisu: Many thanks, Chris.
@daniel kurniawan: Many thanks, Daniel.
@TILALA: I like your comment. thank you.
@Porcsin: thank you.
baobab from Cambridge, United States
lovely quote, and I like the way you have captured the light in this crystal angel.
24 Feb 2008 6:08pm
@baobab: Thank you, BB.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
Nice quote. It seems to be that Swarovski really is flying. Good shot.
24 Feb 2008 8:45pm
@Frankie: Many thanks, Frankie. I hoped for that effect.
@alla: Yes, it is flying. Thank you, Alla.
Paolo from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Italy
nice idea!
I love the sharp image, and the colors of the background
paolo
24 Mar 2008 8:06am
@Paolo: Thank you so much, Paolo.
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
OK, I finally scrolled to the end of your comments! What caught my eye initially from your portfolio was the charming title which led me to this delightful image. Gorgeous.
23 Apr 2008 9:09am
@Margie: I'm so glad you liked it, Margie. Many thanks for your charming comment.
