This week’s challenge is entitled “Close Up” (click on the link to see other interpretations).Β I notice many other bloggers have submitted stunning photos of bees, flowers, butterflies and dewdrops. I like to be different.
My image is a close up of a candle on the verge of dying. This was taken in an Orthodox Church, where candles are bought and lit and put in sand receptacles as prayers are said. The second image is to give some context to the first.
The symbolism of candles in the Orthodox Church is described in this blogpost: The Use of Candles in the Orthodox Church by John Sanidopoulos
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Lovely shots. I loved this idea of clicking the candle at its last minutes. Makes an interesting perspective π
thank you, I like looking for unusual subjects and different angles, there are lots of great shots of flowers and butterflies for this challenge, I wanted to be different.
That’s wonderful thought π
Interesting – I couldn’t have guessed really, because it looks like sand!
Indeed, you’re photo is different and it’s a unique perspective on something we’d otherwise miss – a candle’s last flicker. Nice shot and I love your header photo – cool shot. Have great week.
Thanks, I like to look for slightly different shots…
Wow, I will never take these candles for granted. I really like those thin wax candles and brought home a few to give away when I visited Israel.