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Photographs taken with a bridge camera journaling nature and everyday life in Central Massachusetts.

A Prague Sun in New England

The “Prague Sun” is the most valuable object in the collection of the Loreto Liturgical Treasures in the Czech Republic. This breathtaking Sun shape is made of a high gilded silver from 1699 and weighs over 12 kg. It is decorated by 6222 diamonds.
On a recent walk by a familiar stream, I was dazzled not by gilded silver or diamonds, but by glistening ice in sunburst patterns around a stone.
(Prague Sun photograph courtesy of Creative Commons.)

About the author jmankowsky

This photo blog features the seasonal changes in nature observed in my own backyard and a variety of local environments. The Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary in Princeton, MA is often highlighted as a model for the positive effects a small nature preserve can have on the larger environment and the local community. Local sites of historical, cultural and recreational interest are spotlighted as well. All photographs were taken by me. Thank you so much for visiting.

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10 Comments

  1. kstites@abundantlydistracted January 27, 2019 at 7:52 PM

    Beautiful pictures! The detail of the ice is outstanding.

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    1. jmankowsky January 28, 2019 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks so much. I’ve been very interested in ice photography this winter.

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      1. kstites@abundantlydistracted January 28, 2019 at 10:38 AM

        You have done great! It would be awesome to see more! 🙂

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  2. boundlessblessingsblog January 28, 2019 at 1:15 AM

    Awesome presentation and such lovely pictures.

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    1. jmankowsky January 28, 2019 at 10:01 AM

      Thanks! I’m discovering that ice is a wonderful subject for photography!

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      1. boundlessblessingsblog January 28, 2019 at 10:41 AM

        Yes absolutely true. Welcome.

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  3. barrygoble January 28, 2019 at 5:14 AM

    Excellent images and composition ! No more to be said……………..

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    1. jmankowsky January 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks! I love it when art and nature mimic each other.

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  4. tanjabrittonwriter January 28, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    The resemblance is uncanny, but I prefer your Massachusetts sun. 🙂

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