On the rooftop of a mausoleums, the sun shines dimly through a sheet of haze. The shadow on the back of the crosses give them a ethereal and superior stature. These are words we commonly do not associate with a all-powerful and merciful figure such as the Christian God, however, the idea conveyed in this photo implies otherwise. God itself, despite what we claim to know about it, is not a well known entity, and it is up to us to interpret what the word "God" really means. The interpretation given through the symbolism of this photo is one of God having both status and otherworldly properties. I doubt this is an idea held by most Christians, but I think it is definitely one not given enough consideration. What also adds to the effect of the photo is that repetition plays a key role: such an idea doesn't come on the first viewing of it, but instead through constant and repeated analysis.
Artist: Jim Richardson
Source: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/sunlight-fog-spain/
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