the long shadowy hallway to light ~
photo taken at Dekoven Center, Racine Wisconsin. It's a spiritual retreat and conference center located on an 11-acre wooded site right on the shores of Lake Michigan. There's a Zen Garden there that's tended by local Buddhist monks and it's particularly beautiful in springtime.
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Hey Friend-Excellent framing in this shot. I'm wondering is you "retreated" or just stopped by. I don't think I could be quiet enough to be at a spiritual retreat. Lovely, lovely. HOpe all is well with you.
Very pretty. I'd like to walk through there and enter into a long retreat.
neat shot. sounds like a lovely getaway place...
Prespective wonderful and a beautiful light, very nice this picture.
Beautifully composed. There is an otherworldly, peaceful quality to the image, perfect for a spiritual retreat. And then, there is the metaphor of the portal. Nicely done.
So peaceful - you can feel they tranquility. I love places that feel like that. Happy SSS.
I can feel the coolness of the air in the hallway and the warmth of the light coming through the doorway. Sounds like a beauitful place to visit.
Between the arches is a dark passageway - representing perhaps less than ideal circumstances. Yet beyond the dark abyss, there is truly light at the end of the dark journey. This is perfect for a retreat, seeing the dark but forgetting all about it when we return to the goodness of light. Nice capture!
The darkness and light invite the spirit to be calm and quiet! Delightful!
Well done!
Beautiful capture for the day! Love the sense of moving from the darkness to the light! Have a lovely evening!
Sylvia
I feel like I'm being drawn in, Becky. It's a cool shot!
Almost makes me feel claustrophobic! Great shot. :)
Brilliant composition! It looks calm and cool in that passageway.
Love the photo! Sounds like a cool place!!
That arch always feels makes me feel the holy things in life. Much nicer than a pointed steeple.
What a beautiful arch! I think I've heard of that retreat center (in a vague kind of way). You should stop by Magical Mystical teacher's link (the second one). He/she has an arch image too but in a very different location.
Very beautiful picture. A peaceful walk into the sunshine, or from the sunshine into the cool shadows of the walkway. Thanks for sharing!!
I agree with Dorian - great framing and beautiful shot, Becky. Archways leading to somewhere are always inviting x
Wow - just stunning. Perfect framing and lighting.
At last I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks for this.
It's a splendid photo. You've captured it beautifully. Well done.
All the best, Boonie
That's lovely! I so wish I could visit that retreat as I adore zen gardens! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
Zen garden...like a poppy field under the Tuscan sun! :)
Have a great week ahead!
..from darkness into light ... beautifully captured. Have a great week!
Oh I would love to visit and see the Zen garden there in spring time.
Becky, a entrancing photo! I have great memories of DeKoven from when my brother-in-law became a member of the Order of Julian.
What a peaceful image Becky, not so peaceful in my neck o the woods, as another black storm rumbles by setting the stage for HUMIDITY...YUCK...mid 80's today and mid 90's tomorrow, now it needs to dry out so I can mulch and bail the grass. I bought a small tiller, can't wait for it to get here so I can pillage my yard with extended garden space. In order for me to really put up stores for the winter, it must triple in size, a lotta work for sure, but it sure tastes yummy in the long winter months!
Have a great weekend, rain is on it's way!!!
Oh it's beautiful... just right and peaceful for Sunday. I'll bet that place is lovely...
Beautiful shot Becky!!
Really makes you think...peaceful!
hughugs
lovely vista through the arch...
Becky...Believe it or not, the minute I scrolled up this shot I though...”This has to be a convent!” Considering I spent way too many years with the Dominican nuns in boarding school I can pick ‘em out pretty fast. The shot is beautiful...even if it is a monastery, Lovely work. YOu notice, I am trying hard to get caught up on my posting and commenting...only 3 days left of school!
nice capture...like the lighting in the hallway
lovely lovely photo
The light and color is so pretty.
That's a lovely shot, nicely framed view...
Aha! You and I shot archways this week!
BE MY COMPANION
Come here, my shadow,
Do not delay;
Be my companion,
Show me the way;
Teach me your secrets,
Chant as we go
Of light and darkness—
Make my heart glow!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadow of Memories
Wonderful framing. Love this!
by the looks of your header...summer has indeed decided to come to you. love it!! great shadow shot as well...sorry i haven't been around much lately...busy, busy times...trying hard to enjoy the moments!!
have a great week ms. becky!!
Really nice shadow patterns!
Shadow shots, have a great week ahead.
Fantastic shadow shot.
Oh, my goodness, Ms. Becky, this is a beautiful picture! I'd love to go there to visit and sit in the garden. Thanks so much for sharing and for coming by to visit.
Have a wonderful week!
Kathy M.
Perfect framing in this shot.
This is a beautiful shot!
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