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road church I
Posted by yiannis krikis (thessaloniki, Greece) on 25 March 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
near kerkini lake 2008
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GJC from Kyoto, Japan
What an amazing image. The forms are so interesting. I might have moved just a little to the left so that the cross at the top of the road church wouldn't be obscured by the trees. The colors are very nice.
25 Mar 2008 6:03am
Paul van der Meer from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
really Greece, very beautiful and strong colors!
25 Mar 2008 6:48am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Oh Yiannis, I am so impressed I don't know what to say...
25 Mar 2008 9:54am
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful, deep saturation! Evokes a sense of hopefulness in spite of the starkness. Excellent image, Yiannis.
25 Mar 2008 11:31am
paulski from Muncie, United States
what an odd, unreal looking little structure. great image!
25 Mar 2008 12:47pm
Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States
Very interesting and cute little Church... What is it used for? Do people stop and pray there?
25 Mar 2008 1:03pm
@Sandrine: these little road churches are made by people they had an traffic accident at that place, and they make this to thank god for beeind alive
Daina from United States
Impressive tones and color. The falling tree behind the church adds a bit of disquiet.
25 Mar 2008 1:52pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I like the windswept harshness to the land around the little church. A striking image, made more so by the lonliness of the landscape
25 Mar 2008 4:34pm
danthro from Suburbia, United States
great composition and muted color. i'd never heard of these road churches before. can a person even fit inside of it? it looks so small.
25 Mar 2008 4:39pm
@danthro: no you can not go in - they are very small just some pictures and a candle - see and tomorrows post and this: http://krikis.aminus3.com/portfolio/59.html
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Very unique and something I've never seen before. I like how you've desaturated this.
25 Mar 2008 4:49pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Excellent image, yiannis! Love the muted tones and of course that mood you're always so great at setting.
25 Mar 2008 5:12pm
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
This building is very interesting, great capture here. It could double as a roadside coffee stand.
25 Mar 2008 8:30pm
elaine from paris, France
What are these raod churches for? they look great, love the atmosphere
26 Mar 2008 12:48pm
@elaine: these little road churches are made by people they had an traffic accident at that place, and they make this to thank god for beeind alive
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
An exceptional find and, again, so lovingly presented.
26 Mar 2008 12:51pm
alex centrella from Califronia, United States
great image, love the unique style you have..
26 Mar 2008 6:32pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Marvelous shot, after reading your response to Elaine, the shot is so much more poignant.
In Cape Town, loved ones place crosses and wreaths at the site of fatal road accidents, as a reminder for others to be carefull.
26 Mar 2008 7:16pm
Anangeli from Simi Valley, United States
Excellent! It looks very small. I see no one sees it as I see it. Is it a make believe church (toy) or a real building where you can go in....
26 Mar 2008 10:09pm
Barbara from Florida, United States
Magnificent image and processing. I never knew what to call these when in Greece. I like "Road Church" It was amazing when I first saw how many there were. This shot is very well done, although if it was possible at the time I would have framed it so the tree was off to the side not out of the roof. Only a thought.
27 Mar 2008 3:18am
Will from Gainesville, United States
great shot...love the textures, colors and details...especially the trees:)
28 Mar 2008 3:08am
Nikon D80
1/1250 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
27 mm (35mm equiv.)