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Patriotic Church
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This is an old photograph, taken just over a month after the 9-11 tragedy in 2001. We were on my mother-in-law's 70th birthday trip, one in which we just told her to pack a bag and get in the car, we're going for a ride for a couple weeks. She reacts best when we do stuff like that - it gives her less time to think about it and we all have a better time when it is spontaneous.
Many places we went had over the top displays of patriotism or suddenly incredibly high security, except for the West Virginia State Capital, which seemed to have no security at all. We wandered all over that building and no one gave us a second look. They had hidden cameras, I'm sure, but many places already had metal detectors and choke points for tourists.
This is a little church in the old part of Zionsville, a bedroom community just north of Indianapolis had it's own understated message of patriotism. I caught it at sunset, I like the light falling on the front and the peeling paint. If I remember correctly, this church had been converted into a community center. This part of the little town has a bunch of antique shops and of course an Amish restaurant, which is why we ended up here - once my mother-in-law got a load of the Amish country in Ohio, she had to check out everything Amish. I think she felt a bond with the Amish people because she is a German immigrant to the United States and understood their language and lifestyle.
Back when I took this photograph I could get behind the sign "USA RULES", having only recently retired from the US Navy and feeling intensely patriotic myself because of the attacks, but now I see how that statement could be misconstrued to be an imperialistic view of things. So, with those caveats, I post this photograph. It is a statement of the times, but a photograph of peace, just the same.
I wish everyone who celebrates Easter to have a very nice one, but no matter what you celebrate this weekend I hope it is peaceful and fulfilling! |
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Hi Reed,
Very fine capture of this sall, lovely church after a big tragedy of the nation. The photo is perfectly clear and sharp the deep blue tone of the sky is beautiful. The architecture reminds me the style of Icelandic churches that I posted a series of (some months ago). Good POV, well done! TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof
hi Reed
grt shot and a good pov realy good details in the church and good info tfs
regards bryan
- dareco
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I have a huge interest in the architecture and history of churches, and this one is a beauty!!! I love the colors, the lighting and detail are very nice. Also a very informative note. TFS
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