Church B&W

[Harold Davis]

this is Old Sheldon Church in Sheldon, SC. stopped by on my way to NC yesterday morning for a few images. a really neat old place that was built in the 1740's. it's a must visit if you are in the area. only a few minutes off of I-95.

D300, 18-200 at 90mm, f/5.3, 1/6s, 0EV, ISO 400, with polarizar

Thanks for looking. Comments and critiques are appreciated.

[Gus Cobos]

Looks very good Doctor. I'm partial to this type of architecture and old churches...:) It must be cold up there...stay warm...my regards to Jill; and I'll see you when you get back...Merry Christmas...be safe and God Bless...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Harold, nice composition and interesting subject, the B&W works well here I feel like I can see a hint of red in the bricks which is a nice touch!

[Alfred Forns]

Glad you guys made it up there !!!

Like it in every way Appealing and very different !!! Big Congrats!!!!

[Gail Spitler]

Interesting and strangely imposing structure. B&W seems perfect for bringing out the grouting between the bricks. I think the grouting really pulls your eye into the image. The open space inside the bldg walls seems surreal, quite unusual - not sure what I think about the overall composition and not sure if I can add any suggestions.
Amazing place, well captured
Cheers
Gail

[Nonda Surratt]

Well Mr H this got a 'that's cool' from Don. Love old buildings and this one is super, even like the B&W, suits:p

[Harold Davis]

thanks everyone!! really appreciate the comments! will be back on here soon to make some comments on everyone elses pics. i'm pilfering some internet time here real quick.

take care

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Like the B & W Harold especially with a bit of red in it. Nice composition. Would you straighten the one pillar in the center a bit or is it just my eyes??? Enjoy your holidays.

[Harold Davis]

jackie, you may be right. i had a tough time with these due to the distortion and need for a tilt/shift lens. it's impossible to make all of them look perfect due to the restraints of the lens but the center here may be crooked and can be straightened.

thanks!!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I knew I'd be able to tell you "you need to straighten" one day to the head of the "Horizon Angle Police". :) Interesting structure, was it burnt down during the Civil War or something??

[Harold Davis]

:D:D thanks jackie....when i first started coming to BPN i hung out in the landscape forum a lot and the horizon line thing just got burned into my head!!

the church was burned in 1779 by the british. rebuilt in 1826 and burned again in 1865 by the federal army. it was named for ancestral home of the Bull family in warwickshire, england.

[david cramer]

Nice composition of an interesting structure. The B&W works well with the blown sky.

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Love the composition H. Excellent colors.