Awhile ago Kristin got me a voucher for a photography class in DC (she is the best gift giver). So I took an architectural photography class at the National Franciscan Monastery hidden in an out of the way corner of DC. It was really fun, a beautiful spot, and I learned a ton.
These cloisters surrounded the large garden in front of the monastery, which was nice because it was raining so we could shoot from underneath.
I only shot a couple inside because their were people worshiping and I didn't have a super wide angle lens. Apparently the layout of the center of a monastery is different than that of a cathedral or a church, so there are 4 almost equal sides with an altar in the very center. This shot I actually took before I changed the white balance from cloudy to indoor lighting, but I kinda like the golden glow.
Along the cloisters were these beautiful mosaics of scenes from the life of the Savior. These are a couple of my favorites: The Annunciation and the Garden of Gethsemane.
And of course being a monastery for monks of the Franciscan order, there were 2 large statues of St. Francis in the garden, one in front of a small simple stone chapel.
wow! these are absoluetly gorgeous! what a neat place to go take pictures. totally your style! these pictures say "SAM!" all the way. I love them! I especially love the 4rth one with the view through the spires/columns. and the old doors too!
ReplyDeleteSam, these are amazing. The columns in the photos really show the depth and space of everything else.
ReplyDeleteSam, these are beautiful. I cried when I looked at them because I felt the spirit of the place and from your feelings for the Savior. Love you and Krisitin and Isaac so much!
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