Tag Archive for: Spiritual Photography
Ikra by Derya Yazar Atasever
In this old and ruined mosque, a young woman on her prayer rug is peacefully reading the Quran with a rosary in her hand. The title of the photograph "Ikra" means read, which is also from the root of the word Quran (the reading).
Waiting for an Answer by Jim AlonzoWaiting for an Answer by Jim Alonzo
I saw this man, removed his sandals and sat by the ledge of the pillars. Wondering and waiting for something. Sweaty, he reached for his pocket a hanky, wiped his forehead and neck. He looked around and up, closed his eyes but did not pray. I thought to myself that this man is just tired. Being curious, I approached to the man with a question. I asked him if he is alright. He answered with gladness, “Yes I’m OK! I’m just waiting for Almighty’s answer to my prayers”.
Morning Glory by Anna Cicala
I mediate often, and my place of peace is by the lake. I used to go to this particular lake often and I always found this gentleman meditating or possibly performing his affirmations but regardless of what he was doing while his eyes were closed, he was in the moment, at peace, and in complete bliss.