One picture was taken with a white background in order for you to have a better idea of the color. The other shows how the glass looks with light behind it. This is the ACTUAL Sheet of glass! Please note that Flat Rate Shipping is Available to the lower 48 ONLY! This listing is for 1 piece of glass. While I do my best to be accurate, the size may be slightly larger or smaller than listed. If you have any questions, please contact me prior to purchasing. Please note that I do my best to capture the general colors and flow in the picture, but every sheet of glass is different! If it is not a solid cathedral, it will NEVER be exactly like the next piece of glass. Streaks will be different, more of one color than the other, etc. If you have any questions, please reach out to me prior to purchasing.