where have all the faithful gone

Richard,   "...Long time passing."  This is a terrific social satire as you present it.   Your B&W conversion has excellent interest and tonal values.  As you present it, the image is pretty universal - could be anywhere.   Are you familiar with the artist Ben Shahn?   He did many paintings that are satires and  social commentaries and has one entitled "Me Among the Churchgoers that is apropos.   I will be off of PN for the month of March as we will be traveling in New Zealand.  I hope to post a collection of images when we get back.  Nice work, Richard.   Best to you, Larry.

Thank you for the rather lengthy and appropriate comment on this particular piece... I am not familiar with the artist you mentioned. Hope your visit to New Zeland is a pleasant and warmwer one than it is here in Michigan.  Still no snow to speak of and March is nearly upon us.  Tke care, enjoy and I will be looking forward to seeing your images upon your return. Peace, rek.