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I had a little free time to explore this Church the other day here in Minneapolis. Its rare indeed that a photographer is greeted with open arms as he barges into a church with a tripod. Not only was I welcomed, but I was given a pretty detailed description of this incredible sanctuary and its history. Below is a little bit of info from their website.
Central’s neo-gothic sanctuary is the focal point of its facilities. Completed in 1928, the sanctuary is a combination of English and French gothic designs, laid out in the shape of a cross. Its inspiring worship space has a seating capacity of 2500. The altar is solid Colfax sandstone; the pulpit and lectern are oak, carved with scriptural symbols. A wedding chapel and baptismal chapel are located on either side of the main chancel. The soaring interior, rising to more than 65 feet, is enhanced with large stained glass windows of a patterned design similar to those of Westminster Abbey. Each of the smaller main floor windows represents a country in which the Reformation was prominent, beginning with Germany at the front right. The exterior of the building is constructed of Indiana limestone, surmounted by a slender spire of copper and crowned with a brass cross. The education wing was added to the original structure in 1952, the parish house in 1957, the South Commons in 1980 and the bell tower in 2006.
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great shot,love it
Incredable building, well captured
wow! great fish eye effect!
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Gorgeous shot, what lens were you using?
Hey everybody…thanks for the comments! As always, I appreciate it.
I was using my 10.5m Nikon DX fisheye lense.
Fantastic shot with your fish-eye lens. I want one too. Looks like a beautiful building.
Stunning perspective! great details
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an excellent shot mike! the colors and angle and light all come together for perfection!
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Wonderful composition and symmetry here.
such beautiful symmetry here, perfect!
Perfect!
This is my home church, and I’ve never seen a shot as fantastic as this. Awesome!
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