The Enduring Horizon

14 May, 2025

Ave Maria, Gratia Plena…




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8 comments:

Tom said...

...so peaceful.

May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
CosmicGrant said...

I agree and I liked the color.

May 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Keiths Ramblings said...

How lovely.

May 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Alana said...

A serene statue.

May 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
CosmicGrant said...

Thank you.

May 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
CosmicGrant said...

Thank you,

May 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
CarpeDiem Self-Improvememt said...

These are very beautiful and reverence-inspiring photos. Good work!

May 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
CosmicGrant said...

Thank you.

May 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM

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