Saturday, December 02, 2006

Light

But soft! What LIGHT through yonder window breaks.....

PSHunt

First off, I'd like to thank Leah for inspiring me to join Saturday's Photo Scavenger Hunt. Thank you also to Ghee for getting me to do memes, and a honourable mention to Frances, on whose blog I first saw this meme. And of course, to the head honcho TNChick, muchos kudos! Now to the picture....

This is a picture of the speaker's chair in the Debates Room in Hart House, at the University of Toronto. My study group used to meet there this past October (to study, not to debate). During a formal debate, the guest speaker makes a speech to shed light on the issues being debated. This is usually the highlight of the evening. Former speakers include the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King, then senator JFK, the Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker, etc. Incidentally, the pursuit of knowledge and academic enlightenment, is often represented by a lighted lamp.

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39 comments:

Leah said...

Hey Angelo, welcome to the Photo Hunt. It is fun isn't it?
Your picture looks great and the post is so true to the theme. You write so well. UoT must have lots of great rooms like these one?

Anonymous said...

Unique interpretation on the theme of light. I like the light play behind and above the chair as well. Welcome aboard...

srp said...

This is such a great picture. Love, love, love the light streaming in the windows. LOVE the window! Ah, Shakespeare would be so proud.
Thanks for visiting.

MaR said...

Bienvenido!
Love the take for the theme. Great pic !!

Anonymous said...

Heyyy,Photo hunt,interesting!!

That speaker`s chair has challenges,passion,anger,justice and everything.I wonder what would it feel to sit on that chair :)

lots of interesting memes and this one is new to me.:)

Have a nice weekend,Angelo!

ohh,the pic is nice,good job :D

Anonymous said...

ohh,the comment got through soon!no more "awaiting moderation"?

thanx for the post,Angelo...

ghee

Anonymous said...

Hey,

Angeleno- Thanks for visiting my blog! What a beautiful picture that is. I am more determined than ever to take a photography class and to actually really learn how my camera works. I usually just use the "auto" setting!

Miss Blogger said...

Hmm...

It is the east and Juliet is the sun?

Romeo and Juliet :)

Photo hunt ha? Sounds interesting. Will join nga.

Happy weekend, Angelo!

Heather said...

Wow, that's a really beautiful shot. That's what I had as idea for light, but I don't have any beautiful pictures like that!

Tracy S said...

lol very clever twist on this weeks theme.

Welcome to the hunt :)

Girlie said...

Wow! This uis beautiful!

_ said...

Nice picture! Thanks for stopping by.

Anonymous said...

The light streaming through the windows is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

What an absolutely gorgeous photo!!

Welcome to the Photo Hunt!

And thanks for stopping by.

Frances D said...

Welcome Angelo - your photo is beautiful.
I'd love to sit in that room and meditate.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Take care,
Frances

PastormacsAnn said...

Ah, I really like this one. I'm really really enjoying the hunt today - so many great photos and interpretations of the theme!

Great photo and perfect fit for the hunt. Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Unknown said...

so beautiful! thanks for visiting.

Sue said...

I love this picture. It's a wonderful take on this week's theme. Welcome to the Hunt.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful picture, especially for the theme. The light is the first thing you notice. Loved you "enlightening" paragraph! Welcome to the scavenger hunt!

Anonymous said...

Now that is a great photo! I really like your take on this week's theme! Welcome to the Scavenger Hunt!

Anonymous said...

Nothing like the smell of polished wood -- and all the famous butts that have sat in that chair -- enlightening for sure. Thanks.

tina said...

That's nice Photo hunt. :) Unique.

I love the picture and the story behind it. So nice. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Leah, yup, just gotta explore, lotsa hidden gems on campus...thanks again :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much Eric, srp, and Mar!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ghee, thanks! I sat in it, it's hard :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks Jenn! Good luck with your camera :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sasha, will look forward to your post next week :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you to all the photohunters (goofy girl, present storm, goofyj, shoshana, vicki, guppyman, pat, frances, pastormac's ann, expat traveler, sue, barbara h., local girl, and larry) for the warm welcome!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Tina :)

Anonymous said...

This is stunning. A beautiful example of this weeks theme.

Anonymous said...

Hi Angelo!I saw your msg on my taggie.Did I?Oh well,the pleasure is mine ^_^

thats funny,I know its hard,haha!

If I were be in the speaker`s shoes,hmmm,would it be thrilling?of course not,LOL.

anyways,wish you have a nice week ahead. ^_~

C yah later,Angelo!

P.S.

why do you want to turn on the moderation again?just curious,or maybe I know what are you gonna answer.never mind,dont answer my Q then :D

Anonymous said...

Thank you Heather, see ya next week :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Ghee, I could never be a speaker, I have stage fright :)

I turned the moderation on again, coz I wanna make sure I don't miss any comments. I like to respond to all of them as much as possible.

Have a great week ahead Ghee!

Girlie said...

Angelo, about stage fright, have you tried going to local meetings of Toastmasters?

It's a wonderful group to get rid stage fright and anxiety, plus you get to hone your talent or develop one.

Angelo said...

Thanks Shoshana, I've never heard of the toastmasters, but if I build up the courage, I'll look them up one day :)

Gail said...

Very nice photo! I wasn't sure if it was some kind of church or what it was. Thanks for the interesting post!

Teena in Toronto said...

What a lovely effect.

Mine's up too :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks Firefly, your entry was quite interesting too!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Teena, I checked your's out too, gonna go try and find that house!