Thematic Post your Church images

bluespearbone · 01-09-2010, 04:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Whenever on a wander, always seem to encounter a church that is worth an attempt at capturing the architecture, style and history.

Have seen a few great shots here browsing through the threads, but the only thread that have found with the topic is a weekly challenge back in 2007. So, thought would start thread with a church theme. Not necessarily just a picture of church as seen when passing by, but as creative as one cares to be of any aspect.

Here's one from one of my wanderings to start things off.
A 12th (as best as have determined) Century Byzantine church.

K100D + Kit Lens @ 18mm
ISO 200: 1/350 sec @ f11
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Post processing included a 'free-hand transform' where have tried to reduce the distortion on the separate belfry.

MRRiley · 01-09-2010, 05:57 AM

National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Shot during FotoWeekDC's NightVisions project.

Pentax K20D, Pentax 10-17mm fisheye, 30 second exposure...

**NaClH2O** · 01-09-2010, 08:29 AM - **2 Likes**

I've always liked this image, even if it is a bit of a cliche, New England church in winter. I think it has to do with the blue sky, classic lines and white snow. Without the cars it could go for a schlocky "New England" calendar.
DS, kit lens. F8.0 @ 1/1000

NaCl(sometimes there is something in a cliche)H2O

georgweb · 01-09-2010, 02:22 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm lucky with churches in my place. Here's one you can also climb and have a view from.

bbluesman · 01-09-2010, 03:57 PM

I'm not as lucky as Georg with churches in my place(Taiwan) but there are quite a few just not as many that are architecturally striking There are a few and abundant temples. Here is a Catholic Church in Taichung

janstew · 01-09-2010, 11:41 PM

Gosh.......heres mine but it pales in comparison!

still fun tho!
cheers
Jan

bluespearbone · 01-10-2010, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks all for getting this thread under way so quickly.

Originally posted by bbluesman

I'm not as lucky as Georg with churches in my place(Taiwan) but there are quite a few just not as many that are architecturally striking There are a few and abundant temples.

Seems my use of the word church did sound restricting. Not meant. The thread is intended to hold theme in the broader architectural and historical sense, where images of temples and other places of worship, dedication, ceremony etc from all societies are all in topic.

Got this shot back in May 2007

K100D + Kit Lens @18mm
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bbluesman · 01-10-2010, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bluespearbone

Thanks all for getting this thread under way so quickly.

Seems my use of the word church did sound restricting. Not meant. The thread is intended to hold theme in the broader architectural and historical sense, where images of temples and other places of worship, dedication, ceremony etc from all societies are all in topic.

Got this shot back in May 2007

K100D + Kit Lens @18mm
ISO 200: 1/90 sec @ f22
Attachment 51300

IC John-jolly good

bbluesman · 01-10-2010, 09:54 AM - **2 Likes**

This is the staircase that leads from WenWu Temple Sun Moon Lake,Taiwan down to boat dock. The medallion/amulets are the prayer requests or offerings of thanks from visitors there.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-11-2010, 05:11 PM

A church in Southern Kentucky
Attachment 51399

stevebrot · 01-11-2010, 07:46 PM - **1 Like**

I have a few images from houses of worship that I can add...

Baptistry in Salzburger Dom (Salzberg Cathedral)

K10D Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6

Mozart was christened at this fount.

Law and Judgement, Mariendom, Linz, Austria

K10D Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6

This window in St. Mary's Cathedral faces another of similar design whose theme is God's grace and forgiveness.

I will post more as I find them.

Steve

bbluesman · 01-11-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have a few images from houses of worship that I can add...

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Law and Judgement, Mariendom, Linz, Austria

K10D Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6

This window in St. Mary's Cathedral faces another of similar design whose theme is God's grace and forgiveness.

I will post more as I find them.

Steve

Steve-this window is brilliant.Very nice.

stevebrot · 01-11-2010, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by bbluesman

Steve-this window is brilliant.Very nice.

It is unfortunate that I lacked a longer lens and a tripod. The individual sections are striking and include imagery from the biblical Old Testament and the book of Revelation (Apocalypse) . Mariendom is the largest cathedral in Austria and can accommodate 20,000 people. Very cool place.

Steve

stevebrot · 01-11-2010, 10:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bbluesman

This is the staircase that leads from WenWu Temple Sun Moon Lake,Taiwan down to boat dock. The medallion/amulets are the prayer requests or offerings of thanks from visitors there.

I keep coming back to this one. The way that the bottom sort of disappears lends the notion of infinity.

Steve

jgredline · 01-11-2010, 10:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bbluesman

This is the staircase that leads from WenWu Temple Sun Moon Lake,Taiwan down to boat dock. The medallion/amulets are the prayer requests or offerings of thanks from visitors there.

Whoa there tiger...This is awesome!

01-09-2010, 04:05 AM - 2 Likes	#1
bluespearbone Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom Posts: 325	Post your Church images Whenever on a wander, always seem to encounter a church that is worth an attempt at capturing the architecture, style and history. Have seen a few great shots here browsing through the threads, but the only thread that have found with the topic is a weekly challenge back in 2007. So, thought would start thread with a church theme. Not necessarily just a picture of church as seen when passing by, but as creative as one cares to be of any aspect. Here's one from one of my wanderings to start things off. A 12th (as best as have determined) Century Byzantine church. K100D + Kit Lens @ 18mm ISO 200: 1/350 sec @ f11 Post processing included a 'free-hand transform' where have tried to reduce the distortion on the separate belfry.

01-09-2010, 08:29 AM - 2 Likes	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Congregational Church, South Salem, NY I've always liked this image, even if it is a bit of a cliche, New England church in winter. I think it has to do with the blue sky, classic lines and white snow. Without the cars it could go for a schlocky "New England" calendar. DS, kit lens. F8.0 @ 1/1000 NaCl(sometimes there is something in a cliche)H2O Last edited by NaClH2O; 01-09-2010 at 08:30 AM. Reason: spelling :(

01-10-2010, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#7
bluespearbone Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom Posts: 325 Original Poster	Il Duomo di Firenze Thanks all for getting this thread under way so quickly. Originally posted by bbluesman I'm not as lucky as Georg with churches in my place(Taiwan) but there are quite a few just not as many that are architecturally striking There are a few and abundant temples. Seems my use of the word church did sound restricting. Not meant. The thread is intended to hold theme in the broader architectural and historical sense, where images of temples and other places of worship, dedication, ceremony etc from all societies are all in topic. Got this shot back in May 2007 K100D + Kit Lens @18mm ISO 200: 1/90 sec @ f22

01-10-2010, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#8
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Long Shan Temple-Midcourt:Lukang, Taiwan Originally posted by bluespearbone Thanks all for getting this thread under way so quickly. Seems my use of the word church did sound restricting. Not meant. The thread is intended to hold theme in the broader architectural and historical sense, where images of temples and other places of worship, dedication, ceremony etc from all societies are all in topic. Got this shot back in May 2007 K100D + Kit Lens @18mm ISO 200: 1/90 sec @ f22 Attachment 51300 IC John-jolly good

01-10-2010, 09:54 AM - 2 Likes	#9
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	The staircase that leads to tomorrow This is the staircase that leads from WenWu Temple Sun Moon Lake,Taiwan down to boat dock. The medallion/amulets are the prayer requests or offerings of thanks from visitors there.

01-09-2010, 05:57 AM	#2
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Shot during FotoWeekDC's NightVisions project. Pentax K20D, Pentax 10-17mm fisheye, 30 second exposure...

01-09-2010, 02:22 PM - 2 Likes	#4
georgweb Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,386	I'm lucky with churches in my place. Here's one you can also climb and have a view from.

01-09-2010, 03:57 PM	#5
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	I'm not as lucky as Georg with churches in my place(Taiwan) but there are quite a few just not as many that are architecturally striking There are a few and abundant temples. Here is a Catholic Church in Taichung

01-09-2010, 11:41 PM	#6
janstew Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Forbes Central West NSW Posts: 311	Gosh.......heres mine but it pales in comparison! still fun tho! cheers Jan

01-11-2010, 05:11 PM	#10
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	A church in Southern Kentucky Attachment 51399 Last edited by ramseybuckeye; 01-15-2011 at 07:47 PM.

01-11-2010, 07:46 PM - 1 Like	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I have a few images from houses of worship that I can add... Baptistry in Salzburger Dom (Salzberg Cathedral) K10D Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6 Mozart was christened at this fount. Law and Judgement, Mariendom, Linz, Austria K10D Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6 This window in St. Mary's Cathedral faces another of similar design whose theme is God's grace and forgiveness. I will post more as I find them. Steve

01-11-2010, 09:12 PM	#12
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Originally posted by stevebrot I have a few images from houses of worship that I can add... [ Law and Judgement, Mariendom, Linz, Austria K10D Pentax-DA 18-55/3.5-5.6 This window in St. Mary's Cathedral faces another of similar design whose theme is God's grace and forgiveness. I will post more as I find them. Steve Steve-this window is brilliant.Very nice.

01-11-2010, 10:06 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bbluesman Steve-this window is brilliant.Very nice. It is unfortunate that I lacked a longer lens and a tripod. The individual sections are striking and include imagery from the biblical Old Testament and the book of Revelation (Apocalypse) . Mariendom is the largest cathedral in Austria and can accommodate 20,000 people. Very cool place. Steve

01-11-2010, 10:35 PM - 1 Like	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bbluesman This is the staircase that leads from WenWu Temple Sun Moon Lake,Taiwan down to boat dock. The medallion/amulets are the prayer requests or offerings of thanks from visitors there. I keep coming back to this one. The way that the bottom sort of disappears lends the notion of infinity. Steve

01-11-2010, 10:44 PM - 1 Like	#15
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by bbluesman This is the staircase that leads from WenWu Temple Sun Moon Lake,Taiwan down to boat dock. The medallion/amulets are the prayer requests or offerings of thanks from visitors there. Whoa there tiger...This is awesome!

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