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Private Ancient Church #1

I wasn't able to get very close (it was chained off) nor able to learn much about this church but
did find out it had been a privately owned church. The government has bought the land to turn into a park.
To see the remains, in person was indescribable. It was on a hill overlooking a beautiful lake.
Going up the hill in a semi circle was a carraige way, where horse and carraiges would bring the people to the front door.
The leaded stain glass that remains pretty much intact was stunning. Incredibly marked with time, but the beauty shone through it.
Took a series of 5 shots trying to get as much of it as was possible.
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Guest 10-Apr-2007 03:39
The cloud is really adding to the image here, and nicely breaks the symmetry. Superb light and colors.
Martha Albuquerque15-Nov-2006 12:55
What a beautiful shot, Carol! V
carabias10-Sep-2006 18:25
La influencia del mar es muy evidente, y le da a la piedra una belleza única.
Bonnie 04-Sep-2006 03:09
This is incredible. Such a beautiful
church. The markings of time have
only served to enhance the character.
~Bon