Wednesday, January 1, 2014

G/Alphabe-Thursday

 Stained GLASS - St. George's Anglican Church, Jackson's Point

G is for GLASS

St. George is slaying a dragon. If you're interested, you can learn a bit more about the historic church here.  It's a lovely church open from April to October, and it is located in Georgina on Lake Simcoe just north of where I live in East Gwillimbury.

 Glass marbles in glass vase and glass stars on glass mirror

My sister- and brother-in-law treated us royally at their home over Christmas. This was at the centre of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day table.

Collector glass insulators (from old power poles)

Some people collect these...really.  You might be one of them. My husband is too.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 

33 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow. What beautiful selections of glasses. Thanks for sharing. Happy new year.

Gail Dixon said...

The stained glass of St. George is beautiful! Hope you have a very happy and healthy new year!! Happy shooting. :)

MadSnapper said...

the stained glass is beautiful. the center pieceis awesome. i have seen a single star like that with a candle but not like these and what a fantastic idea to put the marbles in to hold the candle. i will try to remember this one

Billy Blue Eyes said...

Great stained glass. So hubby collects insulators, Think I know where I can lay my hands on some British ones if he is interested. Let me know.
Happy New Year

Small City Scenes said...

every shot is beautiful. Love the treatment of the vase. The stained glass is so beautiful. MB

Ruth Hiebert said...

That glass centrepiece looks beautiful. I always wish I had the creative ability to put things together that way. Have a great 2014.

Randy said...

Love that last photograph. Nice colors.

Stephanie said...

Love the last shot! Happy New Year to you too!

VP said...

A great selection of different kind of glasses... Happy new year!

Pamela Gordon said...

Beautiful photos of glass. It seems to sparkle at Christmas in the candlelight doesn't it? I love the blue insulators. I have 3 clear glass ones I bought at a garage sale. That's it. Small collection. :)

Hull and Hereabouts said...

Great stained glass window. Hope you have a lovely New Year.

Mersad said...

Wonderful variations on the theme!

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Dan said...

Happy New Year!
May 2014 provide countless shooting opportunities. :)

p.s I remember seeing those old insulators on the pole rigging that ran parallel to the rail tracks.

Anonymous said...

Exquisite glass photography ~ for G ~ Happy New Year to you ~ carol, xxx

Lola said...

Superb G post - and a very Happy New Year!

Jack said...

A fine collection of glass items, EG. A good start to 2014.

Anonymous said...

That window is just amazing! I have a couple of those insulators lying around somewhere. Guess I'm not that big of a collector, but they are interesting.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Great "G"'s. I love the stained glass windows.

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

I took my kids and grand kids to Yellowstone this summer and rented a house for us all to stay in. There was a big collection of those glass insulators in the house - I understand the appeal, they are quite beautiful....

lovely shots...

Charleen said...

Nice take. Glass.

Jackie McGuinness said...

Great selection for G!!

Halcyon said...

I love the stained glass and those colorful bottles too. Ok, I love all of these shots! Hope your New Year is off to a great start. :)

Darla said...

Beautiful glass. I don't collect insulators but do admit to owing two or three. Use mine for paperweights.

Darla

jfb57 said...

Beautiful. Stained glass fascinates me with the stories it tells.

Eden House News and views said...

Glas can be used for so many things I love what you have chosen to share with us today thank you

Birgit said...

The blue glass looks especially lovely!

Anonymous said...

You got me curious about St George! And I love the centerpiece on your sister's table! Hope the New Year is treating you well:)

21 Wits said...

All such stunning colors, and beautiful craftsmanship.

Splendid Little Stars said...

great groupings of glass!

Unknown said...

Wow!Stunning photos especially the blue glass!

Hugs,
Melody

William Kendall said...

I love stain glass windows, so of course I love that first shot!

Ames said...

Isn't it amazing how sand can become something so beautiful as glass.~Ames

Jenny said...

That stained glass is gorgeous...

And the centerpiece is quite glamorous too!

I must admit I am guilty of collecting those glass insulators.

Great post for the letter "G"!

Thanks for linking.

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