Angelic Contemplation Framed Print

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A golden statue offers a study of an angel in contemplation. I found this statue in meditation or prayer garden while my mother was in the hospital. It was a wearying and dark time for me, when I had a moment, I slipped out to walk the hospital grounds. I saw a walled garden with a gate and I entered - there was a bench, some faded plants, and this beautiful statue of an angel that seemed to glow. I felt such a sense of peace and release that I sat and meditated for a while. This interlude renewed my spirit and I was able to continue my vigil.

An angel (from the Greek ἄγγελος - aggelos) is a supernatural being or spirit, usually humanoid in form, found in various religions and mythologies. The theological study of angels is known as "angelology." In Zoroastrianism and Abrahamic religions they are often depicted as benevolent celestial beings who act as intermediarie...

Terry Rowe has a lifetime of experience in the arts. She is a creative exploring photography, graphic design, stitchery, jewelry making, and sculpting. One of the original founders of the Del Ray Artisans in Alexandria, Virginia, she has been actively involved in the arts for over twenty years. She recently retired, after 41 years of service, as the Art Director, House Creative Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives. In her photographs, Terry seeks to capture a moment, to give the viewer a glimpse of place and time that arrests the movement of life and allows one to savor what is there to be seen. She has a camera in her hands every day, and her favorite sound is the sweet click of the shutter...