"Give me liberty..."

This is St. John's Episcopal church on Church Hill in Richmond, scene of Patrick Henry's immortal words: Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
It seemed appropriate to take this picture on Memorial Day.

[Kathleen Setier]

What a great photo. I love that you captured the view of steeple, and not the entire church, from the perspective of looking up toward the garden wall.

[Elizabeth Hanna]

Agree... I love the fact that you've just captured the steeple and framed it so beautifully with the trees and wall.

[bruni]

very good take..love the picture

[bonnie lee wilson]

I didn't know (or remember) that Patrick Henry said these words in Richmond. I have always loved early American history and am amazed at the courage of men like Patrick Henry.
I love how you composed the photo with the focus being the church tower and steeple with the cross on top.
Happy Memorial Day to you, too.

[Della]

very pretty....

[Claudette Shelby]

Perfect framing of the steeple.

[Michele Blue]

wonderfully framed! :o)

[Karen Hurd (hwy61)]

Very nice photo. Love how you framed it. This thought crossed my mind today also, but I ended up going somewhere else...see my post :-)

[Mrs. Smith]

Yes, it is appropriate. Love the idea! :)

[Carol Ann]

I agree with your comment! Also a lovely picture......

[Pauline Smith]

Amazing photograph.

[Louise & Ken]

What a wonderful way to memorialize Memorial Day! I guess St John is a favorite amongst Episcopal churches...we've got ours, too, just down the street. Love the way you framed the steeple in your picture, and find your caption so touching...