Iconic Lombard Street in San Francisco, known for its unique zigzag design. Vibrant hydrangeas and Victorian houses line the winding road under a clear blue sky.
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Crucifix with Jesus Christ at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco:
Grace Cathedral in San Francisco features a range of religious art, including a crucifix with Jesus Christ. This is in line with the cathedral's rich collection of liturgical art and historical furnishings, which include various statues and religious symbols reflective of its Episcopal heritage.
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Grace Cathedral in San Francisco:
The arched ceilings, also known as rib vaults, draw the eye upward, creating a sense of verticality and grandeur.
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Grace Cathedral's Majestic Interior:
Grace Cathedral's interior features a long and spacious nave with high vaulted ceilings, supported by elegant columns. The Gothic arches create a sense of verticality and grandeur, drawing the eye upward. The cathedral houses a notable organ, known as the Aeolian-Skinner organ. It has a rich and powerful sound that enhances the musical experience during worship services and concerts.
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Jacob's Dream:
This luminous ladder, created by Benjamin Bergery and Jim Campbell and installed inside San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, references the biblical tale of Jacob's dream. He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, reaching up to heaven, with angels of God ascending and descending upon it.
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Doors of Paradise:
Behold the magnificent 'Doors of Paradise' at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco! These awe-inspiring bronze doors, replicas of Lorenzo Ghiberti's masterpieces, depict captivating scenes from the Bible. Their grandeur and artistry make them a captivating centerpiece at this Gothic marvel in the West. The original doors are now in a museum in Florence, Italy, to protect them.
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The Painted Ladies:
On the east side of Alamo Square Park, you'll find one of San Francisco's most famous and photographed sights: the Painted Ladies. These colorful Victorian houses stand close together on Steiner Street's gentle slope. Local residents still live in these beautiful homes a.k.a. "postcard row", reminding us of San Francisco's history, while in the distance, you can see the modern downtown.
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Savoring Japanese Serenity and Authentic Tea:
Discovering Delights at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco
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Golden Gate Park's Majestic 3.2-Meter Bronze Buddha Statue:
The Golden Gate Park Buddha statue represents Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who lived 2500 years ago in Nepal and India. This bronze Buddha statue stands at 3.2 meter tall and weighs 1,361 kg. It was originally cast in Japan in 1790 and later found its way to Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco in 1949.
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Golden Gate Park's Majestic 3.2-Meter Bronze Buddha Statue:
The Golden Gate Park Buddha statue represents Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who lived 2500 years ago in Nepal and India. This bronze Buddha statue stands at 3.2 meter tall and weighs 1,361 kg. It was originally cast in Japan in 1790 and later found its way to Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco in 1949.
#art #photography #ArtPhotography #buddha #buddhism #JapaneseTeaGarden #GoldenGatePark
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