This is the Catholic church that's across the street from my apartment. I think I've posted about it before. It was built in 1880 and it has a cemetery on the side. On the other side of the cemetery there's a park and a creek runs behind them. I've walked there many times and I've always had the place to myself.
Love the Gothic Church.
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there is something so peaceful about cemeteries. nice shots James.
ReplyDeletedeux tres belles photos, j'aime l'architecture de cette eglise et la vierge en contrasme avec la neige
ReplyDeleteBeautiful church, love the red door. I like your composition of the cemetery picture.
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Love the composition on the second picture. Very nicely done :)
ReplyDeleteThe straight-on view of the church works so well. The shape of the building and color of the brick is great. Really interesting framing in the 2nd shot.
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful James. I love the look of it. I'm trying to figure out your position on the second photo. If you were standing using zoom or close like doing a macro. They are both wonderful. :)
ReplyDelete2 very nice pics. Love the sky and the warmth of the church. Nice treatment of the 2nd pic.
ReplyDeleteAh, a kindred spirit who likes walking in cemeteries. The peace and quiet are always a draw.
ReplyDeleteThanks for changing the link. You're a peach.
That second photograph is wonderful and shows just how wonderful a contrast between greyscale and colour can be.
ReplyDeleteThe church has an unusual architecture compared to what we have here. The second picture is so melancholic..No better place for a peaceful walk than a cemetery..
ReplyDeleteI like very much the unusual second shot.
ReplyDeleteI think it's quite modern for 1880!Adorable façade.
ReplyDeleteI like a lot those bricks and the simple beautiful cross.
Ahh James the second shot is absolutely wonderful.Awesome composition.Well done!
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This is a lovely photo, with the blurred background and color contrasts. Also liked how you were sensitive to not revealing names on tombstone.
ReplyDeleteI love this church! We are planning a road trip this spring to shoot some really amazing churches in Central Texas. Hope our efforts come out as well. Kathy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... you are fortunate to have a quiet place like that to stroll in so close to home... and I'll bet there is some fascinating local history in the cemetery...
ReplyDeleteThe tower looks huge compared to the church itself! Very interesting architecture. And such a cool composition on the second shot!
ReplyDeleteIt's rare to find a graveyard adjacent to a church these days. Most graves were moved away from churches to outlying cemeteries. This is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteOH, I just love these shots. And right across the street from you! How awesome. I think this in the top 3 of things I miss... churches and cemeteries. Sounds odd, I know, but the above ground gravestones I find strangely comforting, and the old solid churches with stained glass, well they just feel more spiritual. I like the two as a set... The blue of the sky echoed in the blue of Mary's robe against the white and gray, that just knocks me out. Thanks to Owen, I'm so glad I found this blog!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the DOF in the second picture. It adds a little mystery. It looks like a very peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful church indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe church is very nice but that second shot is a stroke of genius.
ReplyDeleteI like church shots, and that's a beautiful one. your second shot is also, the Lady in blue is striking against the stark cemetery.
ReplyDeleteI love the bell tower, It reminds me of Europe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely old church! Great shot.
ReplyDeleteWish you a nice week!
A nice if almost deserted church, I've never seen a Catholic church with a bright red door here...
ReplyDeleteWonderful image of the 'Madonnina' against the snow.
It's a beautiful church.
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That bottom photo is just wonderful . Bravo my friend.
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Very serene!
ReplyDeleteRe your comment about Blackhawk, indeed, Blackhawk is just south of these home about five miles.
Must feel like a small escape of time walking these grounds.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Wednesday for you.
Both shots are impressive, but my favorite is the second. With the snow as background, the image pops out!
ReplyDeleteThe colors of the brick showed the history. A building may become gradually attractive.
ReplyDeleteThis shot is outstanding, James. It's hard to take your eyes off of the statue of Mary.
ReplyDeleteI grew up by a cemetery and if there is one thing I learned it's that you are never alone in a cemetery.
Oh my, this is a blast from the past for me. I haven't seen St Andrew's since i moved away six years ago. Thanks!
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