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Chapel of the Holy Cross


Chapel of the Holy Cross
Photo Information
Copyright: SC Davidson (azleader) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 40 W: 0 N: 77] (474)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2004-02-27
Categories: Architecture, Mood
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-F717
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/80 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-11 8:30
Viewed: 577
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chapel of the Holy Cross - Sedona, Arizona USA

This is a world famous chapel that was built into a cleft in high desert rock. It was completed in April, 1956 and is one of many world famous photo opportunities found in Sedona, Arizona.

Sedona is rightfully famous for its astounding, colorful "red rock" scenic vistas. But this picture takes a different perspective with a black and white interpretation of this well known scene. It was taken during a steady rain under overcast skies in February 2004.

History
The inspiration for this chapel came to Marguerite Bruswig Staude in 1932 in New York City after seeing the newly constructed Empire State Building. She was a sculptor and religious painter, not an architect and had never designed a building before or after but wanted to build a structure that would glorify The Creator in thanksgiving for all she and her family had received. She traveled throughout Europe without success looking for an ideal location. She returned to the United States and while she and her husband Tony traveled through Sedona, she was struck by the beauty of the area and decided that her chapel should be built here. She said, “This would be a monument to faith, but a spiritual fortress so charged with God, that it spurs man's spirit godward".

It is built on a twin rock outcrop about 250 feet high, jutting out of a thousand foot red rock wall, "solid as the Rock of Peter". It is a remarkably simple, stark construction made from cement slabs slapped together. Its trademark is it's large south facing cross that is imbedded into the landscape.

Note:
This is a more traditional color version of this famous landmark of the southwest USA on TrekEarth located here:
Another view of the "Chapel of the Holy Cross" on TrekEarth
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To crhieatt: Thanks..azleader 1 03-30 15:57
To bazsa: The chapel in BWazleader 1 11-29 12:38
To kitka: Chapel of the Holy Croos from Tucsonazleader 2 11-16 07:47
To shelbee: Church of the Holy Cross...azleader 1 11-11 18:10
To aros: Your "Chapel of the Holy Cross" comment...azleader 1 11-11 18:02
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I wish more would post B/W .. I do like the perspective and the toning and contrast is perfect ..great detail through out .. nice work

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  • Suerte Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 64 N: 255] (3254)
  • [2007-11-11 10:12]

great bw work, good perspective.
well done

what an amazing bl/wh image it has such a strong composition and good tonal range.

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  • aros Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 137 W: 13 N: 140] (717)
  • [2007-11-11 13:40]
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I've looked at your color version on TL as well as this one. I like the dramatic low angle on this one better. Plus this one is much more moody and foreboding. The B+W treatment works well with a subject matter this visually arresting.

Nicely positioned within the frame to give the subject matter breathing space.

fantastic POV! I love the fog and the structures of the rocks are beautiful
Great B&W
well done,
Shelby

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  • miau Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 492 W: 0 N: 31] (2990)
  • [2007-11-12 15:29]

Le point de vue est superbe. Bravo pour le choix du noir et blanc qui est très bien adapté aux textures diverses et met en valeur l'essentiel. J'aime beaucoup aussi le premier plan très bien défini alors que l'arrière plan est plus flou.
Belle réalisation.

Michel.

Very impressive architecture! With a very beautiful use of the natural environment! TFS so a great shot SC, alain

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  • Wasin Silver Star Critiquer [C: 27 W: 0 N: 4] (154)
  • [2007-11-13 5:29]

O my GOD:)
Excellent:)
Really impressive:)
I love B&w picture. Your picture is great:)
This POV is also great:)
Regards Pawel:P)

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  • kitka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 228 W: 73 N: 215] (2036)
  • [2007-11-13 8:41]
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Hi! This is amazing! It is pitty I had no idea about this one while I was in Tuscon...
I love misty background and B&W choice.
Well done.
Thanks for your note.
Have a wonderful day
take care
Katerina

what an amazing idea, to build a church in such a place!!!
But this is a superb photo.
Congratulations.

Steph.

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  • bazsa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 88 W: 0 N: 0] (2659)
  • [2007-11-28 23:30]
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Hi,
Excellent B&W, great perspective and contrast. Nice and impressive work. Congratulations.
Best Regards. -bazsa

Hello SC!

A brilliant idea here to convert it in B&W .A strange location indeed for such construction.. Well tought , captured , processed and presented!

In brief , a job well done!
Robert

Fantastic scene SC - you've got a lot to thank that poor weather for!
Regards
Colin

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