photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment
through_the_lens | all galleries >> Galleries >> Michael Edwards, USA > Chelsea
previous | next
18-JUL-2010 Michael Edwards

Chelsea

Memphis,TN

First Baptist Church, Chelsea.
This is a landmark church in inner city Memphis, in one of the more troubled areas.

Leica M8 ,Voigtlander LTM 21/4.0
1/360s f/5.6 iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
comment | share
Cindi Smith01-Oct-2010 17:20
But God is still there. I like the plant near the steeple. The clouds are great too. A good shot for sure!
Steve Mockford29-Sep-2010 00:26
Nice shot Michael. It seems rather disturbing to see barred doors on a church though.
Frank Kavanagh Photography28-Sep-2010 18:02
This is a beautiful church Michael, unusual the way you have to go up the steps to get to floor level, is it storage space below??
Great capture.
Terry 28-Sep-2010 15:34
Very nicely photographed, Michael. I agree, it looks like it previously
had another spire. Its sad to see masterpieces of old architecture deteriorate.
Rudi 28-Sep-2010 11:39
A lovely old church. Too bad it's in a troubled area...
Lennart Waara28-Sep-2010 11:21
A very fine and calm picture and colored in soft colors!
hal 28-Sep-2010 04:44
A very fine photo, Michael. The church looks rather down at heel.
No stained glass. No rose window.
Probably an accurate depiction of the area, with burglar proofing
on the door. Your photo tells a sad story.
Michael Edwards28-Sep-2010 03:39
Cindy:
I think it's a tree.
I am wondering if there wasn't a second spire at one time. Looks like it needs one...
Cindy Flood28-Sep-2010 03:29
It looks like it was pretty grand in its day. It is sad that there are bars on the doors. The light and exposure are very nice and you captured lots of nice detail. Any idea what that is on the ledge by the spire?
Pat Nighswander 28-Sep-2010 02:25
Interesting architecture nice details