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Friday, December 21, 2012

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Weekend Reflections # 169)

Fort Worth, Texas (Fort Worth Opera House aka Bass Performance Hall)

This is a reflection of a 48 ft. (almost 15 meters) angel. It's one of two on the side of the opera house in Fort Worth. I captured the reflection in the window of the Barnes and Noble bookstore across the street. 
NF Inspiring Photography/Catching the light

"Glory to the newborn King!

Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

 

  Merry Christmas!

 

 

 Please only link posts that have a photo or photos that contain a visual reflection.  Reflections can be on water,glass,metal or anything else as long as we can see the reflection.If needed, click the link near the top right corner for Weekend Reflections instructions. Now, lets have some fun with Weekend Reflections!

 

44 comments:

  1. Superbe statue,bravo,et joyeux Noel !

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  2. Are you sure it's a reflection? the picture is so perfect!!
    Barnes and "Noble"? quel joli nom! :o))

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  3. i kept looking for the reflection in your shot. silly me, should have known the whole thing was a reflection. crystal clear!

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  4. That is indeed a picture perfect reflection, James!! Awesome capture!! Wishing you and your family a very wonderful and Merry Christmas! And, as always, thanks for the weekend fun!!!

    Sylvia

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  5. Merry chrismas to you too, James !!!

    I just love your angel picture : the light fall so brightly on this face... Amazing.

    I didn't know this song, and I find the lyrics so strong... Nice sharing for the week !

    (Sorry for the lack of dynamism of my participation, but I have a bad cold since three days, and I couldn't get the reflection I wanted...)

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  6. gorgeous light. :) Why not link it to my meme on monday. :)

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas :)

    http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/search/label/NF%20Inspiring%20Photography

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  7. if there wouldn´t be the line on top i will never believe it´s a reflection :) perfect!

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  8. exquisite reflections of light James!

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  9. This is so beautiful, James, and so perfect, it's hard to believe it's a reflection. Just fabulous!
    K

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  10. Merry Christmas to you and your family James!

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  11. Wonderful clarity in this reflection!

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  12. Excellent reflection! Have a wonderful holiday, James.

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  13. Fabuleuse photo pour cette fin d'année, joyeux Noël et j'espère qu'on pourra enfin se rencontrer en 2013 (don't pull my leg again saying that you didn't realize how close V. is to Paris!!! :-))

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  14. superb! The angel is stunningly spectacular.
    Merry Christmas, Felice Navidad, Joyeux Noel!

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  15. This is so clear it is hard to see that it is a reflection.

    Merry Christmas, James.

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  16. That's fantastic! It looks like you took a photo of the actual statue!

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  17. A very happy Christmas to you too, James. And thanks for all the work you do for Weekend Reflections through the year.

    Lucy

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  18. WOW - that is truly an amazing reflection!

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  19. Beautiful angel !
    Merry Christmas

    Ava
    http://connais-toi-toi-meme.biz

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  20. A superb, relevant post indeed James. Many thanks for the pleasure and entertainment you've brought to many with your creative photographic captures throughout 2012. Wishing you and yours a joy-filled Christmas

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  21. Marvelous reflection to fit the season, James!

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  22. Lovely capture of light and reflections.

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  23. You'd never know this was a reflection. The angle of your shot increases the drama of the image.

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  24. Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing with you.

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  25. Such a great photo and an awesome reflection too!
    I wish you a Merry X-mas!

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  26. What a great reflection, it doesn't look like.
    I wish you Merry Christmas!

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  27. Fantastic lighting! It took a moment to realize it was a reflection.

    Merry Christmas, James.

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  28. Wow! That is a very clear reflection!
    I've had my post up for awhile, but forgot to sign it! Hate when I do that!

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  29. I actually met the sculptor who created this. Isn't it gorgeous! I love the wings, the folds in the material, the gesture and the horn is such an original touch.

    I also want to wish you and Vicki and your families a Wonderful Holiday Season. I know you will, as Charles Dickens said, "Keep Christmas well."

    Have a Very Merry Christmas!!

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  30. Wonderful Reflection James, Love the light on the Angel also.

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  31. Wow!!! What a wonderful reflection!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

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  32. Wonderful photo for the Season ~ Awesome ~ Happy Holidays to you ~ ^_^


    (A Creative Harbor) ~ aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^

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  33. Beautiful and love the Christmas carol!

    Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

    Regards James.

    Regina

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  34. Stunning James. Wishing you and all at Weekend Reflections a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and fabulous reflections! Love from Sydney x

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  35. Merry Christmas!



    daliana pacuraru/ photographis
    ROMANIA

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  36. Lovely Deco angel for the season. Merry Christmas, James!

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  37. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your dear ones!

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  38. Hoping you and yours have a wonderful day together to celebrate the meaning of Christmas ~ faith, family and friends.

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  39. It's so clear I had to go back up to the picture after reading your commentary and only then did I notice the top part of the frame that you didn't crop out. Fantastic shot!

    It was good to hear from you again, James. I hope your Christmas was wonderful!

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  40. thanks for joining Inspiring Photography. :)

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