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23-Oct-2011 Jim Stiles

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The Bible

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.


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Jim Stiles26-Oct-2011 01:15
Thanks, Pete, Bob, and Cindy! I went to a couple of antique stores in Monroe (next city down the road... I live in a village!) and found the candle holder, the old spectacles, and my greatest joy was this antique family Bible, dated 1875! I messed up on titling this Psalm 22, I really meant Psalm 23 and I'll hopefully rectify that tonight.

Thanks!
Jim
Pete Hemington25-Oct-2011 20:25
A great old bible with all the notes and margins and the methaphore of light and glasses for seeing the thruth - a remarkable shot
Bob Stevens 25-Oct-2011 01:15
Great composition... I assume that all of the light is
coming from the candle given the long exposure.
Cindy Flood24-Oct-2011 23:58
Very powerful image, Jim (on many levels). Nicely composed.