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Submitted to Life In Black and White
Photo Info
| Uploaded | January 28, 2013 |
| Taken | January 30, 2009 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D40X |
| Exposure | 1/250 sec at f/10 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 25 mm |
| ISO | 200 |
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The Great Stone Church will never be brought back to where it once proudly stood within California’s Mission San Juan Capitistrano. On the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, December 8, 1812, an earthquake struck the sanctuary as two boys rang the church bells, calling worshipers to that day’s second mass. The churchgoers within the church from the first service screamed as the walls around them swayed and the dome at the rear of the church cracked open. Thirty-eight adult Native Americans died along with the two boys in the bell tower.
Following failed attempts in the 1860’s to restore the church, resulting in further damage, the remains were secured. Today the ruins of The Great Stone Church still stand like beautiful historical abstract sculptures. They continue to attract artists, historians, and tourists from around the world.
15 responses
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James Wiley gave props (28 Jan 2013):
Wow, what a story and what a beautiful capture...The contrast is spectacular!!!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (28 Jan 2013):
A gorgeous capture and interesting and sad narrative.
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Suzanne McGeady said (28 Jan 2013):
What a magnificient portrayal of this historic building, Deb. You said it perfectly. and to depict it so well in B&W has certainly done it justice. Brilliant!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (29 Jan 2013):
As always your narratives supply the information to the image and you did an excellent job on both counts!
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Donna Mullins gave props (30 Jan 2013):
Wonderful contrast on this photo. A very poignant narrative.
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lowison gave props (1 Feb 2013):
Molto bella, Deb!
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John Linton gave props (1 Feb 2013):
MonochromatiCool entry.
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Michele Wambaugh said (1 Feb 2013):
FAB B&W
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Paperini Renato gave props (1 Feb 2013):
Beautiful b & w shot fantastic
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Ted Anderson gave props (2 Feb 2013):
Love the shadows.
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Elyseo gave props (2 Feb 2013):
I agree with Ted, nice!!
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Shirley Valencia gave props (2 Feb 2013):
great find!!! super entry....
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Ann Reece gave props (2 Feb 2013):
Wonderful narrative of the history of this ancient church. It makes an excellent B&W!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (2 Feb 2013):
wonderful place and love the narrative!
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (3 Feb 2013):
fab lighting and tones
