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through_the_lens | all galleries >> Galleries >> Michael Edwards, USA > Immanuel Episcopal, La Grange, Tennessee
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23-MAY-2010

Immanuel Episcopal, La Grange, Tennessee

This image was not cropped, adjusted, or worked in PS at all.
It was only re-sized for the preservation of space on the site.
A stunningly beautiful scene needs no help.
This old church was built in 1832, and has undergone continuous renovations over the years. The brick was made by hand (slave labor, of course, at the time) and the wood members are heart walnut. It is the only one of the structures in this small town to survive a tornado in 1900.
The church was abused and disrespected during Union occupation during the Civil War. Probably because some of the occupying forces came from those of General William Sherman, who instructed his armies to pour salt in the rich fields of Georgia, preventing their use for 20 years. The altar and pews of this church were dismantled and used for the coffins of Union soldiers, even with the huge trees in the virgin forests of the Wolf River, which runs just below the town.

Leica M8 ,Leica Elmarit M 28/2.8 ASPH
1/180s f/2.8 at 28.0mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time23-May-2010 13:23:28
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Exposure Time1/180 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent160
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Michael Edwards25-May-2010 19:44
Thanks, Bob, Hal, Rudi, Deb and Cindy.
I am trying to work it so that I can also do some interiors there, too.
Truly it is a lovely and peaceful place.
Guest 25-May-2010 13:31
Another outstanding image. I'm glad it survived all of that abuse and is still functional.
hal 25-May-2010 06:06
This is a charming little church set in beautiful surroundings.....
and masterfully photographed, Michael.
l'm so glad that it was successfully restored.
The Gothic windows and dark shutters are most effective
Rudi 25-May-2010 04:24
This is gorgeous!
Deb Booth 24-May-2010 22:46
Beautiful shot of a beautiful space on this planet. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Terry 24-May-2010 21:02
What an historical place. Nicely captured, Michael.
Cindy Flood24-May-2010 14:42
What a find, Michael. Spectacular scene well captured.