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Lunchtime Photo

This is the rose window at the Votivkirche in Vienna, built by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian to thank God for saving the life of his brother the emperor after an assassination attempt in 1853. It was completed in 1879.

The top photo was taken inside with the organ pipes partially blocking the view. The bottom picture was taken from the outside at night.

A votive is something offered as thanks for a prayer fulfilled. I think we can all hope for that today.

May 16, 2024 — Vienna, Austria

2 thoughts on “Lunchtime Photo

  1. dspcole

    IMO, if you could have managed to center the pipes on the window the interior pic would have been better.
    Anything to take my mind off the election

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