'Tis a Gift to Be Simple

This was the first Catholic parish founded in the Idaho Territory in 1863. It is still in use today. I liked the simplicity of the old structure, the lines, and the balance between the cross and little window.

Perfectly titled by Elke @timandelke. It's the name of an old Shaker hymm.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's a beautiful church and I agree the simplicity of this picture is very compelling. fav

[Caz]

Love the tones :)

[joey d.Muli]

★★★★+ fav !!:)

[Spanner]

Nice composition. I like the processing/ light.

[Alison]

what a fab looking building ~ love the lines and composition

[Hope D Jennings]

The angles and lines are fabulous.so is the light.

[Yvonne]

Love the lines, Lisa. And I really love that is still being used.

[Peter Dulis]

Love the tones ...

[Meg]

very beautiful with the cross and open window...nice job Lisa!

[Taffy]

Wonderful image with the soft tones.

[Vijay]

the church is so beautiful ... has that old world charm ... love the tone and the perspective ...also love the lines Hope pointed out .. thats a special image!!! @mzzhope

[Sally Ings]

So simple yet so effective.

[Gena Pegg]

FaV. Wonderful composition and POV! Love this.

[Anita Campbell]

I also like the simplicity. We were recently in Russia and saw so MANY "fancy" churches, palaces, etc. Nice to see the simplicity again ....... that we prefer and are more accustomed to.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Ooooh! Fav. No question about it. Love the lines and stark simplicity of the shot.

[Dave Cowsill]

Nice composition and POV, Fab tones

[Katie Busick]

Love the pov and the tones.

[Sean O'Neill]

That's a lovely shot, sometimes the simple ones are the best.

[Rachel]

What a wonderful building and such a contrast o the ornate catholic churches we are used to seeing here. Lovely

[Christine]

unadorned, calm, lovely

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Very nicely composed Lisa! It's nice to know that the building is still being used.

[Edie]

This is beautiful. Gorgeous tones and composition.

[Lee]

Looks in good shape for its age. Good shot.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Beautiful shot. Love the simplicity.

[Nita]

Beautiful shot, love the composition.

[Rik]

Nice composition. I like the lines and then the break of the window

[ZambianLass]

I just love the composition of this - great photo - well done

[Molly]

A great composition Lisa. I like the subtle tones and lines.

[elkehochban]

Lovely, you have a great eye! This brings to mind the old shaker hymn - Tis a gift to be simple"

[Lisa Stein]

@timandelke Thank you for the compliment, Elke. So nice of you. I love the Shaker quote! Would you mind if I changed my title to it? It's perfect and exactly what I was going for but couldn't find the words.

[Tamzin]

Wonderful use of lines and the tones are lovely!

[Linda]

Wonderful simplicity and composition. Very nicely taken!

[Amrita]

True... simplicity is a gift!

[Mary]

Fav'ing. I love the composition, tones and lines.

[Cazla]

I agree that this stripped back composition suits the subject well. Lovely.

[Rachel Withey]

Love all those lines

[Katie]

Very cool. The sombre colors of the sky really echo the feeling of age.

[dh (delena)]

I like the textures and the pale colour scheme.

[Arefin]

fabulous composition and toning! great shot Lisa!

[elkehochban]

@pflaume so glad I could help!

[Amy]

love the composition and the sky

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Beautifully composed and simple. I love the soft neutrals too.

[Mariya]

love the unsaturated colours and a small open window =)

[Leana Niemand]

This is an amazing shot, a fav!!!

[KWind]

Fabulous tones and composition.

[Ian]

Beautiful shot !

[Sjouk]

Love that window !!

[Suse♡]

There´s something very captivating about this composition, the tones are great and I appreciate the simplistic quality too

[Jerri]

yes, perfect title. the one open window. such a great composition and lovely eye LIsa.

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

wonderful shot

[Ingrid Budge]

Fav - just beautiful in it's simplicity

[Simply Amanda]

Simple, quaint, lovely, gorgeous. Fav!

[mum13/Michelle]

a fav. so so lovely

[Alice Burghart]

wonderful. Really nicely done. fav.

[Daryl O'Hare]

So true. I always love your POV.