This experimental shot is my submission for this week’s photo challenge: shine.
A straight shot of the dazzling blue design only seemed to tell half the story. The reflections and the shadows were as interesting to me as the art glass, so I spent a few moments playing with the colours, lines and textures created by the theatrical spot lighting and the series of prints further down the gallery wall. I hope it conveys some of the atmosphere of being there.
Susan Rushton 
Are these Chihuly ? Reminds me of his beautiful chandelier glass designs in Kuwait.
Good spot – it’s part of Chihuly’s Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle.
Wonderful image! I really like how you have closed in on the blue thingy in the foreground.
Thanks Pete. I was trying to keep some of the twisty detail and suggest that it’s hanging from the ceiling like the orange one you can see in the background rather than show the whole thing directly.
I like the blue thing. What is it?
It’s a large, art glass chandelier.
Well done! Even the shadows on the wall add to the effect.
Thanks Patrick. I was impressed by the staging – the lighting and shadows gave a sense of theatre.
Very visually intriguing.
It’s another of those pictures that would never have seen the light of day but for the photo challenge, but you’re right.
I so agree: what’s the point of shining if you can’t make a shadow? Nice capture of depth!
One great thing about taking pictures with an iPhone is that the lens has such a good depth of field. It’s not quite so handy if you’re trying to get a nice soft, shallow effect around a flower!