Back in Time (1846)

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted June 25, 201094 views7 comments

My daughter and I were shooting in the Smoky Mtn NP in Cades Cove and she just wanted to take pictures of this church. I didn't want to lose the morning light so I tried, unsuccessfully, to convince her that we'd come back to this church. She would have none of it.

I'm thankful for her persistence, because I was able to capture this image of the inside of the church. I handheld my camera because I left the tripod in the car. After I converted the image and adjusted the levels a little, I felt like I was transported back to 1846 when the church was built.

I hope you enjoy it.

Nikon D90 f5 1/30

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 25, 2010 at 6:56 AM

I too thank your daughter... it is a excellent image with a great story that can be filled in by the viewer. Thanks for posting.

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 25, 2010 at 9:23 AM

Excellent work Eric, this image captures the era and certainly tells a great story

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on June 25, 2010 at 10:24 AM

I love this image Eric. Very well done. As the moderator of this gallery I would only ask that you would stick to the theme of nature. Looking more to more of your photo artistic expressions.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 25, 2010 at 10:36 AM

Beautiful image Eric. Excellent composition and the conversion in conjunction with the fine light reveals great textures. I like the image very much.

Pat

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Comment posted by Marie Mitchell on June 25, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Wonderful image! Love the comp!

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Comment posted by Eric Mannino on June 25, 2010 at 11:07 AM

Thank you all and my apologies David. I guess at the late hour I was posting these, I truly was not thinking that it wasn't nature since my entire journey through Cades Cove that weekend was all about nature except for this brief detour. You are correct and if you'd like for me to remove it, I will gladly take it down.

I am humbled by all of the great feedback I've received thus far on the few images I've posted. I've been shooting for years as a personal hobby and have never sold any of my work to anyone. I'm beginning to delve into that side now and greatly appreciate all of the guidance from such great photographers.

Thanks.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 30, 2010 at 3:03 PM

Just beautiful - one of my favorite places.
What church was this?

Very compelling in B&W and the comp and perspective is wonderful.
Sandy r

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