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Monday, November 29, 2010

St. Thomas and Columns


When taking pictures of stained glass I look to see if I can find an interesting angle or composition. I liked the way the columns framed the stained glass window of St. Thomas.

Picture taken at St. Charles Seminary.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

St. Peter and Station of the Cross


I liked this grouping of the stained glass window of St. Peter and Station of the Cross I. Picture taken at the Chapel in St. Charles Seminary.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Station of the Cross XII (St. Charles Seminary)


We adore Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, and bless Thee.
Because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

Friday, November 26, 2010

St. Charles Seminary (Gargolye)


I took this while visiting the Saint Charles Seminary in Carthagena. I have always been a fan of gargoyles so I just had to get a picture of one. There are several that adorn the building. I really like the play of angles and other geometric patterns that make up the image.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Stained Glass and Shadow


I saw this while visiting the Saint John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein and new it would make for a great shot. I loved the way the light and shadow added a new dimension to what you would normally see when viewing this stained glass panel.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

With Open Arms



I caught this window lit shot of the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue while visiting the St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein.

Was Assumed in Body and Soul into Heavenly Glory

This is one of many modern style Stained Glass Windows I found in the St. Charles Seminary. The date on the window is 1950. This picture is made up of two shots. One upper and one lower.

Click on above image for a larger view.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Organ and Stained Glass



I took this one while visiting the St. Charles Seminary in Carthagena Ohio. I liked the contrast of the stained glass window with the metal and wood of the organ.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Jesus' body is removed from the cross



This is Station 13 of the Way of the Cross - Jesus' body is removed from the cross. This is one of the 14 Stations of the Cross found in many of the Catholic Churches. And like most Catholic Churches the stations received a make over after Vatican II. These had their color toned down. I used Photoshop to help bring some of the color back in this one.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - Maria Stein Ohio.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Sacred Heart of Jesus (Fall)



Took these one on the way home from another church photo shoot.



Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church -- McCartyville Ohio