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Posted in Categories: [architecture]  [Places]  

Churches have some of the most fascinating architecture and I especially liked the steeple on this one. Ironic how eerie it looks.
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36 Comments on "Dark Steeple"

  • standley // 2008-02-06 16:21:44

    Great composition. The details and the lighting are amazing. I like the lines
  • Thomas Solberg / Project neXus // 2008-02-06 16:59:15

    Interesting processing. I don't know if it too much, but it's definitely an interesting image
  • tom // 2008-02-06 17:32:19

    Excellent detail!
  • Nick // 2008-02-06 21:00:39

    WoW! Very dramatic. Love the shadows.
  • P.J. // 2008-02-06 21:03:41

    What amazing details.
  • Sumedh // 2008-02-06 21:18:21

    Very true - it does look quite eerie! Brilliant capture, though!
  • Sidney // 2008-02-06 22:43:37

    Superb! It almost look like a charcoal drawing!
  • petitlouis // 2008-02-07 00:29:16

    Great graphic treatment ! Very well done.
  • sherri // 2008-02-07 01:47:21

    Such a large structure is very difficult to capture. These sections you've post are extraordinary.
  • Frank // 2008-02-07 09:06:25

    Impressive contrast, very nice work.
  • ttomasso // 2008-02-07 09:21:14

    wow, this is very strong picture! Different from your favorite waterfall, on the other hand prevailing verticality is resembling
  • vera // 2008-02-07 09:26:07

    post processing to make a irreal picture...
  • Kevin at OrganicPIX.com // 2008-02-07 09:54:03

    Beautiful lines and detail. Reminds me of a fine pen and ink drawing.
  • don // 2008-02-07 10:17:22

    A marvelous steeple. You've shown it in fine detail and with a contrasty treatment that gives it enormous punch. Solid work for sure!
  • AC // 2008-02-07 10:21:19

    What a great texture snap! I like the post processing as well - brings out the angles quite nicely.
  • Anshul // 2008-02-07 11:30:18

    Great contrast!
  • anton // 2008-02-07 11:36:03

    Nice texture.
  • elaine // 2008-02-07 11:37:04

    in b&w it s even more powerful to my eye!!!
  • Ginnie // 2008-02-07 12:32:15

    That's downright Gothic dark, John. WOW.
  • yiannis krikis // 2008-02-07 12:43:26

    excellent b&w tones framing and lighting - great work
  • Robin // 2008-02-07 13:55:44

    Great detail almost overwhelming but in a good way.
  • vinz // 2008-02-07 14:07:43

    Photo tres graphique, par contre je trouve le contraste un peu fort ..
  • Still // 2008-02-07 15:35:58

    Astonishing piece of architecture. A fine work on the black8
  • Roger // 2008-02-07 20:16:41

    Looks wicked. Can I say that?
  • Mirco // 2008-02-08 01:25:23

    Excellent details
  • Mark // 2008-02-08 01:51:24

    spooky!
  • Navin Harish // 2008-02-08 02:18:43

    Very unconventioal shot and very good
  • jump // 2008-02-08 02:43:10

    Wow, impressive shot, and very nice processing :))
  • Chris // 2008-02-08 07:59:55

    Impressive strcture John, suits your mono treatment.
  • jelb // 2008-02-08 09:06:13

    Bonjour,
    Lines..Unconventional..good idea !..Bravo!
  • lasiate // 2008-02-08 09:35:50

    le traitement change complètement la perception de l'image!très beau!
  • justin // 2008-02-08 13:51:08

    hmm. not sure the processing is quite to my liking but i do enjoy the use of line. awesome building.
  • kazik // 2008-02-10 08:01:07

    Very strong architectural picture.
  • clarence // 2008-02-10 09:49:26

    I'm surprised Roger did not use the word 'Phallus' in his comment. This looks like the cover of some Gothic novel, cool shot.
  • Philip // 2008-02-13 08:37:35

    I don't know how I missed this one...but I'm glad I spotted it. LOVE the black and white.
  • Kay // 2008-02-17 20:22:54

    Love the details and contrast. Very effective here.

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Dark SteepleChurches have some of the most fascinating architecture and I especially liked the steeple on this one. Ironic how eerie it looks.
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