Some of my favorite moments happen in libraries. Where else can one find arcane information—that can be held? Today I wandered into a library I don't often frequent. I picked up a book about light and spirituality. Giving the book a quick perusal, I stopped turning the pages when I read this question posed by the author J. Brent Bill: Have you ever smelled or felt or tasted or heard light?

The sea glass in these photos comes from New England beaches—maybe a piece from Maryland. I've always relied upon the sun to catch a sparkle—even though the glass itself may be opaque. It's the snare of the light that illuminates the glass.

I placed the pieces on a glass tray and turned down the lights—dark and then darker. As for the question I'll have to think about my answers.

Synaesthesia. I experience it, but mildly and sporadically. I can hear colors. Beautiful shots. I love the burnished texture of the sea glass. tortoise · 2007-01-29: 19:53

Fantasic set. I wish I could see the stone shine. Pozzi · 2007-01-29: 20:04

I know what you mean about the light. Sometimes I think that it burrows its way right into my bones. I can taste light on foggy mornings. It is a pale taste and becomes stronger as the fog lifts —. Once at Chaco Canyon I thought that if I spread out my hand I might catch the light on my palm. photopoet · 2007-01-29: 20:44

These are really nice. I like the first one - it seems so mysterious and random but amazing. naebegirl · 2007-01-29: 20:50

Wow. What a deep posting. Love the book, just captures the meaning. jpfromoz · 2007-01-29: 21:14

"Have you ever smelled or felt or tasted or heard light?" ...yeah, you come to know what is light when you are missing it only! I mean the more darker you pass thru the more light you will realise!! Venkat · 2007-01-30: 00:21

nice:) maomacs · 2007-01-30: 06:34

two is the one shot where the sea glass shards don't stand on their own, where they truly acknowledge the tray's beauty. maybe many of us only have fleeting moments where we humble ourselves enough to recognize the power of spirituality. chipotle · 2007-01-30: 09:02

Cool.... Great composition... FiWiPe · 2007-01-30: 09:23

Very nice set mugsycat · 2007-01-30: 14:33

Great set. Love the colors & contrasts! Jannie · 2007-01-30: 18:20

More beautiful work! rcharris · 2007-02-03: 04:20