DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
Place of Worship
Place of Worship
IreneM


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Churches (Basic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D
Location: Local church
Date: Jun 3, 2010
Aperture: f7.1
ISO: 250
Shutter: 1/200 s
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jun 8, 2010

 I wasn't planning on entering this challenge but was in town with my husband the day after the challenge was announced and had my camera with me.
We'd just received the sad news that Sabine, the wife of my husbands cousin, had died (very tragically, I may add).
We went into the small church on the main shopping street because I wanted to light candles for my Mum (who died nearly four years ago) and Sabine.
The church was empty and very quiet (although the street outside was bursting with people).
I lit the candles and was on my way back up the aisle when I noticed my husband kneeling in prayer (he was very sad that day, in fact we both were). The light was so perfect from the stained glass window so I took a couple of shots just to capture the moment.
When I checked the photos at home I thought I'd take the chance and enter the challenge. I'm really thrilled that it got a 6+ score (6.2 as I'm writing), the comments were also very much appreciated.
My husband kept asking me during voting how "he" was doing and I was happy to tell him he was doing just fine ;-)

Statistics
Place: 16 out of 112
Avg (all users): 6.2526
Avg (commenters): 7.7500
Avg (participants): 5.7083
Avg (non-participants): 6.4366
Views since voting: 1689
Views during voting: 330
Votes: 190
Comments: 10
Favorites: 2 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 06/19/2010 07:36:01 PM
This photo does capture the essence of "church". I didn't vote, but would have given this a very high mark. It has that "something" about it, and part of that is the sincerity. I will be very surprised if this does not get a Posthumous Award.
My condolences about your relative, Sabine.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/16/2010 03:38:40 AM
This is fantastic, and goes beyond a mere photograph. For me, it captures the emotion, the experience, the relationship with God. You've truly captured a moment that speaks to the human soul.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/15/2010 06:47:09 PM
good idea
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/14/2010 08:13:30 AM
You caught a wonderful moment of prayer with beautiful light. Very nice exposure.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/12/2010 06:36:44 PM
Great shot. Unique idea.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/11/2010 09:42:53 PM
something differant, well done
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/10/2010 09:22:54 PM
I like how this is lit and the negative space at the bottom.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/10/2010 06:55:38 PM
This is stunning and emotive! The stained glass window light on the prayer subject is just mesmerizing! My fave in this challenge!!! Even above my own LOL! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/10/2010 05:37:13 PM
Excellent image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/09/2010 02:04:54 PM
i like the minimalist feel. great crop. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/07/2025 01:32:44 AM EDT.