Gather Together

This photo represents "antiquity" as something other than objects that preserve our past. It is something we have DONE since the earliest of times. Long before ancient times, we have gathered together in meaningful ways; that's what this photo is about. This was taken in the lovely, charming (and very small) Latvian Lutheran Church of which I am the caretaker. It was built in 1880 by Swedish craftsmen, whose skill, and finesse, and grace in working with wood in evident throughout. I have been wanting to take this picture for years, and the theme motivated me to finally try it. (As an Irish woman, I am I bit of "novelty" among the elderly Latvian community that has so warmly taken me in. :-D)

[Denise]

Beautiful lighting and composition Leslie. Great lines.

[Paula x2 Brumbe]

really like the tones and the pattern in this photo

[Amy]

Wow! This captivates me.

[Mike Warren]

Great capture. Like the light and shadows.

[Michaela (Cala) boniface]

brilliant shot love the lighting and shadow

[Cynthia]

Love this shot ... the lighting is just perfect

[karenann]

The lighting and the angle are so perfect, Les. FAV!

[Moira Brown]

Cool shot for the theme. The lighting is really amazing!

[lesley allen]

Beautiful lighting and tones of an unusual subject. lovely

[Susan Riley]

Beautiful lighting and tones

[Nicole Campbell]

Les I love this photo! Your dof is perfect and the colours in the photo are gorgeous. I hope you are well. xxx

[Netkonnexion]

Great shot. Wonderful idea. Nicely done.

[bkb in the city]

What a teriffic shot. I would love to see more shots of this church.

[Charity]

Great shot!

[Leslie Manna]

@nicolecampbell Lots of thanks Nic..........yep, I like this one a lot; I caught the light just when I wanted it. And thanks, I am doing just fine; things are back to normal, hand is great, thumb continues to improve....Much happier camper. :-D Take very good care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Lots of thanks Denise.........Be well, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@charityferg Lots of thanks......Be very welll, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@bkbinthecity Thank you so much for taking time to view and comment; a new face is always exciting. :-) I did take a few other photos which are some of the carved details; I'll try to remember to let you know when i post them. Take care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@netkonnexion Thank you Damon; your comments are always much appreciated. :-) Take good care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@susan82 Thank you Susan for appreciating this photo; I've waited a loooong time to to take it. :-) Take good care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@samdan Thank very much Lesley for taking time to stop and comment. Take care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@moirab Thank you very much Moira.........with this shot, it was ALL about the lighting........I am pleased with it. Hope you are very well, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@karenann A Fav - WOW! Thank you very much Kareann; it is a swell compliment. :-) Glad you appreciate it. Take good care, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@sweetmommyof3 Hi Cynthia, and thank you very much for stopping and leaving a swell comment. A new face is always really cool. :-) Take care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@purplewitch Hi dearie - As always, it's grand to hear from you. :-) Take very good care, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@mwarren365 Thanks Mike; it continues to be a pleasure to hear from you. :-) Take god care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@amyjriker Thank you very much Amy.............glad you like it. ( I do too. :-) Take good care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@brumbe Thank you very much Paula; it continues to be a pleasure to har from you. :-) Take good care, and remember- Patriots all the way!!! Les xx