My World Tuesday: Angels in the Architecture

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Here is Mary presiding over the Basilica of the Imamaculate Conception in Waterbury, Connecticut. I didn't realize until after I took the photo that she is pigeon-proof.

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  1. beautiful work of art and faith!

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  2. Isn't she lovely.

    Pigeon-proofing's wonderful.

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  3. Wow so she is! Pigeon proof. How cool is that?

    That is a great shot - love the angle.

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  4. A pretty piece of your world!

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  5. Seems like the perfect post for you, Sandy. Nice photo. ;-)

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  6. Even Saints need to be pigeon proofed! :) A good take on My World!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  7. Hi ,
    A beautiful picture. great start, I thank the gentle visit.
    Hugs from Brazil

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  8. Hi Sandy... I'm still giggling at being Pigeon Proof... I see this happening a lot now. Great craftmanship in the carving.

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  9. Anonymous4:51 PM

    What a lovely initial entry. See you next week.

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  10. Absolutely, amazing!
    How beautiful!

    Um, how do you, "Pigeon Proof"?
    Curious.

    Maybe the same will work for squirrels..........?

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  11. Not many can claim to be pigeon-proof. Now, if we had only been water-proof!

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  12. Beautiful work of art. She's so lovely:)

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  13. ok i feel stupid whats pidgon proof?

    cool photo...she is beautiful

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  14. Beautiful art work and nice photo.
    Well done.

    Thanks for the visit,
    Troy and Martha
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  15. Anonymous5:42 PM

    Looks very european - I would never have guessed this photo was taken in Connecticut.

    Thanks for sharing this part of your world with us.

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  16. Sandy: Thanks for sharing a little piece of your world.

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  17. Anonymous6:56 PM

    I also can hardly resist taking pictures of beautiful sculptures.

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  18. Beautiful shot. One of my dreamsa is to visit your part of our world.

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  19. Anonymous7:11 PM

    What a great shot of a beautiful work of art!

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  20. love the pigeon proofing...funny. lovely statue.

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  21. Anonymous7:19 PM

    Beautiful architecture and sculpture! How thoughtful to pigeon-proof Mary! ;-)

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  22. Anonymous8:00 PM

    Beautiful your World. Beautiful Sacred Art.

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  23. WE ALL GET CRAPPEDON . YOUR OUTLOOK IS AWAYS ON THE HIGH ROAD. YOU ABSERVE ANGLES AS I OBSERVE DEMON AND GHOSTS.
    BUT GOODNESS AND SWEET I AM NOT

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  24. How on earth did they make her "pigeon proof"? Beautiful statue. :D

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  25. Great shot Sandy! Perfect to begin the new meme.

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  26. Anonymous8:55 PM

    What a beautiful sculpture and I had to laugh about her being pigeon proofed. There have been times that I wished I was too.

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  27. She looks lovely, pigeon proofing and all.

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  28. We have family in waterbury ct very lovely town. Lovely photo! I actually have a picture from there yard (awesome view) maybe I'll share that this week on my skywatch post.

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  29. Yhere must be some magic about her, not a pigeon... in sight. Lovely photo

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  30. My! Look at the spikes! Lovely photo even with the spikes and a great My World contrubution.

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  31. Beautiful architectural built Angel. Glad she is pigeon proof. :) Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us. Have a nice day.

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  32. Anonymous1:56 AM

    that is a very beautiful sculpture

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  33. She is pretty practical then!

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  34. She is a lovely young thing.
    But pigeon-proofing is new to me. Well, as long as your Mary is still open to the dove of the Holy Spirit descending... :)

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  35. I do like this she would make a lovely drawing!

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  36. thanks for the close up shot. it displays good details.

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  37. Anonymous8:50 AM

    Very beautiful and immaculate! love this new meme, it's a fantastic concept.
    :)

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  38. Nice picture, and great to represent your blog.

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  39. Beautiful photo the detail in the sculpture is awesome.

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  40. Beautiful...
    What a serene piece of your world!

    Prairie Visions

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  41. Beautiful statue of Mary. Nice that she is pigeon proof.

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  42. Anonymous9:21 PM

    What a beatific face!

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  43. great shot Sandy!

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  44. What a beautiful sculpture, I am glad that she is pigeon proof, they can really make a mess of things.
    Well i am late in joining this meme but i thought i would give it a try.

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  45. Fantastic shot to begin with. I love the pigeon proof thing. They ruin the most beautiful works of art.

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  46. This is such a serene and beautiful sculpture. Great shot, Sandy!

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  47. Anonymous8:59 AM

    Pretty.

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  48. I was so taken by the sweet face on Mary that the sculpture artist produced that I had to pop in and say thank you!

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  49. I love angels, in all places. This was just lovely Sandy, thanks for sharing this great pic.What craftsmanship, breathtaking to behold.

    Hugs,G

    www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

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  50. Isn't she beautiful? I would love to have a miniature of her.
    Sandi

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  51. Beautiful work of art. Your world is beautiful Sandy.

    I've posted My World at:
    http://indicainq8.wordpress.com

    Congratulations on the mention at POTD at Authorblog.
    - celine

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  52. What a beautifully serene and peaceful image Sandy. I love this.

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