Lutheran Church, Birkenfeld

Thanks for any comments, and ratings. I had to shoot this with a

20mm lens--powerlines were a real problem.

Robert, It's a good sharp photo, with no sign of powerlines. Well done. Was taking this from further back fith a longer lens an option for this? Your photos in this church were all pretty good

Wow Bob, What an interesting little church. The building seems so pristine, as if great care has been taken. That's what makes the overgrown vines so intriguing-as if they grew overnight. The portion of stairs not covered up with vines leads the eye right to the door. You also got a bonus cross (shadow)that adds to this photo's interest. Despite what appears to be a bright sunny day, you managed to handle the contrast quite well! Your other (softer)version is also quite nice. However, I think I prefer this version.

 

You're creating a very nice collection of church and cross photos!

I just wonder how this photo looks in color...

I like this sharp version much more than the soft one, but I've already spoken my tastes in the past.

 

I like how you're not alny drawn into the image, but feel like you're running over the steps, across the wines, stumbling and crashing on the closed door.

 

I like the way the towering architectural symmetry is broken by the shadow on teh door and the natural shapes of the wines.

 

Of course, I am thinking of this place in autumn or spring colours, and I guess that's chould be a nice spot for a three-season triptych....

Peter, thanks for your comments. I enjoyed looking at your photos of Kew Gardens.

 

Laurie, thanks for your comments. I do like churches and christian iconography (though I have no use for religion). I'm also working on series in b&w, on film, of ugly churches.

 

Paul, I'll upload a color version--I was using a polarizer because the sun was very bright and I think I over did it. General rule which I forget to follow: polarizer + wide angle lens = bad idea in most cases.

 

Salvatore, I like your interpretation of this photo--I wanted that sensation of almost zooming up the stairs. I also like the your idea about a triptych, though you might be disappointed in our seasons . . .not very dramatic. I also understand your preference for sharp images. However, I'm in a pictorialist stage right now, so be patient with me.

 

I also shot this on film, both in b&w and slide, with a 15mm and 25mm lens, which should intensify the perspective in shown here. Will load them when I get back from Greece.

 

I had a similar problem once: White church, rich blue sky, powerlines, and a very short lens. I like the leaves, though, which are a great addition to the standard church shot, showing age, and to some extent, lack of care. Even just as a visual element, they add so much. Very good shooting.