extreme close-up of a blue Dalle de Verre (faceted glass) segment from a window at the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image highlights:
Organic Inclusions: Tiny "seeds" (air bubbles) trapped within the glass are crystal clear in this shot, a common characteristic of hand-poured slab glass.
Refractive Surfaces: The curved, wave-like lines on the left side of the frame are the result of the "faceting" process, where the glass is chipped with a specialized hammer to create surfaces that catch and bend the light.
Depth of Color: Light passing through the variable thickness of the blue slab creates a range of shades, from pale, icy cerulean to deep, saturated cobalt.
Blur and Bokeh: The soft, out-of-focus elements in the center suggest the depth and thickness of the glass, which is usually about 1 inch thick in this specific architectural style.
