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A Country Church
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A rear view of the beautiful wooden neo-gothic Anglican Church of St John at Waikouaiti which was the first Church built in Otago, New Zealand, opened in 1858. The architect was Benjamin Mountfort, and it was financed by Johnny Jones, a whaler turned farmer pioneer and philanthropist in the area.

When I visited recently I had a conversation with a Church warden who was eager to show us inside to see the fine stained glass windows.
I did not get any good shots but anyone interested can see the one in this photo taken from the inside HERE.
I can not remember the name of the artist but apparently he was noted for adding little quirky things to his work. In one of his windows elsewhere, of the nativity scene, he added a baby elephant peeping out from behind a sheep. The novelty in this window is the bare left toes of the sleeping guard lower right, which have popped out of his footware.

Canon 450D. Thanks for viewing and for any comments.

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::tigger3
04/02/12 2:49 PM GMT
Your composition, is perfect, and I really enjoyed the narrative, and the link as well. Very nicely done Lyn. =^..^=tigs
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Dunstickin
04/02/12 2:55 PM GMT
What a beautiful setting for this delightful place of worship!

It looks so lovely and well composed too
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::biffobear
04/02/12 3:08 PM GMT
What a lovely peaceful scene..This is the place to be,When your numbers up....R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
::Ramad
04/02/12 5:08 PM GMT
The church and grounds with the sun throwing its light and shadows make this a lovely image Lyn.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::PatAndre
04/02/12 5:25 PM GMT
The setting for this is beautiful. I wonder if the church is active. Nice post.
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::Inkeri
04/02/12 7:21 PM GMT
A Beautiful and Peaceful scene.Love the play of light and shadows,and i enjoyed the narrative.Lovely photo,Eve.
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.icedancer
04/02/12 7:39 PM GMT
Excellent composition and capture, that is a wonderful looking church & beautiful colours
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::0930_23
04/02/12 7:56 PM GMT
Both of your photo's are beautiful. I love the stained glass window.
Such a peaceful setting. The whaler must have come face to face with his own Moby Dick sometime in his life.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::trixxie17
04/02/12 9:03 PM GMT
I also like the light play in this shot - sets off this charming church perfectly.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::100k_xle
04/02/12 9:13 PM GMT
Wonderful Scene Lyn.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.Flmngseabass
04/02/12 10:33 PM GMT
This is very special Lynn.
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.LakeMichigan
04/03/12 12:01 AM GMT
Beautiful shot with great clarity and color. Well done.
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::SEFA
04/03/12 1:50 PM GMT
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::elektronist
04/03/12 2:04 PM GMT
Cute and beautiful architecture. Very well composed and taken image, Lyn.

Tanju
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.snapshooter87
04/03/12 7:58 PM GMT
Very nice, Eve. A perfect setting.
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.TheWhisperer
04/03/12 8:36 PM GMT
What a quaint church this is. The colours and light are brilliant and makes for a satisfying capture. Well done!
Ann
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::vangoughs
04/03/12 9:56 PM GMT
What a pretty shot!!!
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::luckyshot
04/07/12 2:16 AM GMT
Lyn - Super composition, showing the chapel in the setting of its grounds. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.

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