Mirror images

Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror

~ Kahlil Gibran ~

Although not yet sealed, my mirror is now ready to show itself to the world!

I found it quite difficult to photograph, but decided the best approach would be to carry it around my garden and position it in different spots and at different angles.   The idea I had in doing this was to try and discover the best way to present it, so that not only the mosaic edging would be visible, but that the mirror itself would pick up various reflections to enchant and entertain.

I do not use a sophisticated camera.  It's a little point and shoot with both a macro function and zoom option.  My biggest problem was either picking up too much reflected light, or not enough - I just kept on at it until I felt there were at least a few worthy of adding to my blog.

So, here goes...

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As you can see, I opted to go the chunky route rather than strictly sticking to a more traditional mosaic design.  I also wanted mine to be carefree, with no real pattern discernible.  I used the links from a bracelet I'd found in the instructor's box of all-sorts.  She wasn't sure how it had ended up in there, but happily gave me permission to cut it loose and use the pieces.  In the end, they served as my inspiration.

 

My daughter and I did the mosaic workshop together.  She made a sign with the number of her townhouse on it.  I'm so proud of her as this was also her first effort and she jumped straight in without any hesitation and finished quite some time before I did!  I think hers has turned out superbly and she was unique in making her house number a word as opposed to the number, 20.

My husband will seal this for our daughter as well and then she'll be able to give it pride of place at the entrance to her lovely home.

 Serve others for they are reflections of the same Entity of which you are yourself another reflection.  No one of you has any authenticity, except in reference to the Original.  Feel always kinship with all creation.

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

I wish you all a wonderful day!