“A rhinestone skein, a jeweled brocade of light,-

 the city is a garment stretched so thin

 “her festive colors bleed into the night,

  and everywhere bright seams, unraveling, …”

–         Michael Burch

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From the administrators of the

   WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: ILLUMINATION :

“Lights are functional — everyday objects in our rooms and on our streets. Yet lights can be powerful symbols: signs of life, curiosity, and discovery. We’re interested in seeing what you come up with forillumination — particularly your creative interpretations and more abstract approaches. xxx”