Photo Applauded for Powerful Image

Extend my highest compliments to photographer Wally Skalij for his powerful image of the nun crossing the basement of the Doheny Mansion (“Our Life of Prayer,” Nov. 22). It is a wonderful piece of journalistic art. I hope that eventually it finds its way into gallery showings, museums and national art publications. My compliments also to his editors for featuring the image so prominently.

I hasten to add that my appreciation of this unique photograph is prompted strictly by my awe of its artistic quality, not the religious aspects.

GARY S. FRANKLIN

Chatsworth