Gothic Revival Church Architecture

First I want to thank all of you that have stuck by me during my internet equipment failure. I apologize for not being able to communicate or post new work and have missed you! I am excited to be able to share my work with you once again.

These photographs were taken in Georgetown, Colorado. This little church is a perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture. The influences are apparent in the pointed arches, steep gables, and spired tower. The Gothic Revival period spanned the 19th and 20th centuries and was primarily used in the design of churches and universities. It was a romantic period of Victorian architecture and was found not only in Europe but the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Bulgaria.

Gothic Church
The tower of a stone Gothic Revival church reaches toward a stormy sky with green capped spires.
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Church Door
The burgundy doors and stained glass window of a stone Gothic Revival church are outlined with beautiful brick arches.
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Smile Big

I have often wanted to compile a book of silly crazy photos that I have taken over the years on cross-country road trips. However I have not been that organized and most of them were with film and tossed in a box somewhere. But I did come up with a few that I found amusing. Is it just me?

Big Woody
An old school bus is transformed into an Ohio State University fan's tail gate dream celebrating the Buckeye's coaching icon, Woody Hayes. Crawford County, Ohio

Open Sundays
An old church decides that advertising is a good thing by hanging a banner stating, "Open Sundays." Port Angeles, Washington

Death of Lust
The sun sets in a small country pioneer cemetery while Lust sleeps for eternity. Now where is Greed, Envy, and Pride? Seneca County, Ohio
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Door to Nowhere
A door perched high up on a wall seemingly going nowhere stops one and begs a question; why? Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Sacred Sanctuary in Chimajo, New Mexico

We had been visiting the historical Spanish missions in the southwestern United States on our vacation a couple years ago. Both of us appreciate old architecture, history and culture. As we went from small village to small village I discovered that most of the old churches did not allow photography inside. Discouraged but respectful I left the camera in the car and contented myself to soaking up memories. I was moved by the feeling of sacredness in these old missions. The peaceful serenity permeated the atmosphere. So when we arrived at the mission in Chimajo I expected the same, but it felt even more enduring and sacred. It almost seemed as if the hundreds of years of loving worship there had changed the structure itself. You can imagine my great delight when I was told it was permissible to photograph the inside of the mission. I very much wanted to capture the feeling of this mission and not just the image. I hope it brings you a feeling of peaceful serenity.

The Altar
An ornate Spanish altar in a historical southwestern mission is rich in warm colors of orange, red, and gold and glows in the soft light. Chimajo, New Mexico
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Sacred Sanctuary
A filtered and soft candlelight glows inside this ornately decorated Spanish mission in Chimajo, New Mexico.
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Sunday Morning Gallery

Starting today I am going to feature a series of photos with a common theme every Sunday Morning. I'll start off with three very different photos but all examples of architecture. This one is for you Dad.