Cream

Henri Cartier-Bresson speaking of his own work:
"Exceptional photographs continue to be rare, even though my general standard has improved. In all my photo essays I am always looking for a unique photo, the exceptional one that could be looked at for more than a few seconds. It takes a great deal of milk to make a little cream."

I read that interview and statement after I had seen and taken the shots of the light on this tree and wall; when I came upon it I recognized that it was more than I usually seemed to find in the way of light - so maybe not cream but above my average.