An Angelic Revelation

Mike Lacey, owner of Waves Surf Art Gallery, reveals more about the evolving significance of his iconic Cornish Heart photograph.

There is something unique about this photograph; capturing a heart shape in a wave is rare, but the timing of its capture is significant. In this instance, the photographer Mike Lacey, was in search of a wave image to commemorate the day his daughter was born, a challenging task as it could have been any time before or after the due date. The heart-shaped wave was captured on December 3, 2014, during sunrise, and his daughter, Coral, was born the very next day, ten days before her due date. This photograph was taken during the last session in the water before her arrival.

Years later, Mike revisited the photograph, still in awe of its significance to him and his family, and noticed the file number was DSC-9999. Research into the meaning of the number 9999 revealed it symbolises the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new phase filled with love, wisdom, compassion and positive change. Biblically, angel number 9999, like number 999, conveys messages of love, compassion, inner strength – fostering peace, harmony and empathy. It indicates constant support from higher places and spiritual growth despite challenges.

In January 2024, inspired by a documentary on Leonardo da Vinci that discussed hidden elements in his paintings imparted through mirror and overlay techniques, Mike applied the same method to the heart photograph. Mike takes up the story, “Astonishingly, it revealed a perfect angel at the centre, glowing as it emerged and two doves flying away towards the end of the wave, symbolising divine presence, peace, hope and love. This connection to the original heart image was striking.”

Many people speak of a point in their lives where they feel guided and trust this divine guidance or sixth sense. This photograph has led the photographer to believe in a higher power or divine guidance, connecting everyone through intuition. Even after nine years, the photograph continues to reveal surprises, prompting Mike to share these findings with the world. He hopes it brings happiness, hope and comfort to others.

If you want to find out more on this heart-warming story visit www.divnine.co.uk. You’ll love the video that Mike has had produced to accompany the ‘Heart Angel’ piece.

WAVES GALLERY
Waves Gallery, Commercial Road,
Porthleven, Helston TR13 9JD
01326 368369
mike@mikelaceyphotography.co.uk
www.wavesgallery.co.uk