12.20
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – the Roman Catholic cathedral in Springfield, Illinois found at 6th & Cook streets.
As I was heading out to my car after work, I heard the tolling of the bell in the tower of this cathedral. It reminded me that I had it on my list of buildings to capture. I’d like to get it again, at twilight when the sky is deep blue. That would be a nice contrast to it’s limestone edifrace.
The remains of last weekend’s snow are melting away. More Winter weather to come as Winter officially begins tomorrow.
We had our Christmas holiday party at work among my group. A pot-luck and pizza party, and later a quick “White Elephant” bingo gift exchange – don’t ask, it’s complicated.
Just before I took this photo, a gentlemen approached me, asking for some assistance. Since I didn’t have any food cards to give out I gave him the two dollars I had in my pocket. I hope it brings him something he needs, but I have my doubts.
Giving and receiving are hard sometimes, easy other times. I hope when I need to give, I find it easy, and when I need to recieve, I likewise find it easy.
Stay warm!
I’m hoping to take some beautiful photos too, now that I received a 10MP Canon to replace my SLR for Christmas. I’m pretty pleased to be able to use my lenses and flash and other accessories. What a thrill to see the difference in the settings immediately and not to be wasting film.