locked.

locked: to be fastened or confined; to be embraced closely. (webster's 1828)

i worked all day on pictures from my trip to israel this past spring, and this one is from a door in the old city market. i didn't initially see this as one of the more 'spiritual' shots i took, but as i reflect upon my time there i've changed my mind. God promises that those who belong to Him are safely and forever 'locked' in His hand. and sadly, those who don't are confined to life without Him.
'and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.' john 10:28

[Brad Johnson]

In or out? Nice textures.

[andiejaye]

the colors and rusticness are nice. i like that have circle behind/below the lock where it's worn off the paint...

[Jennifer B.]

Great color, texture, and composition!

[brett currie]

@andiejaye @jjsooner thanks ladies!
@bradsworld IN! :) i hit 'return' before i was done with my post!!

[Rudi Teruel]

loving the texture and color tone, brett... very nice.....

[Nikkers]

Kept safe. this is a nice thought. if only we could all be so safe..

[Annie Charalambous]

Gorgeous textures

[jennifer flicker]

Oh I like this one! The photo and the sentiment behind it!

[Tara]

I love beautiful photos that highlight decay. And I do believe there is something spiritual to art, whatever you've captured.

[Rick Schies]

Love it Brett. Simple but says a lot.

[Della]

love it---the symbolism is perfect!

[Mrs. Smith]

What a symbolic photo!

[Michelle M.]

Awesome photo! I really, really love the symbolism you prejected.

[Crystal Drake]

Awesome perspective!

[Danna Bailey Anderson]

I love pictures like this one! Awesome job!

[evan reininger]

beautiful!

[Jeff Drongowski]

Love this. I take a lot of lock pictures myself. There's something compelling about them.