Gate Shadow, Saint John's Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC © Doug Hickok
In late afternoon, the shadow of this church's ironwork gate is cast upon the red doors and tiled porch. Many Episcopal and Lutheran churches paint their doors red as a symbol of sanctuary, both physical and spiritual. The color is symbolic of the Holy Spirit, the blood of Christ and the Passion. You can go to just about any town or city in the USA and find a church with red painted doors.
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Красивое фото! Мне нравится это отражение, такое символичное! Приветствие!
ReplyDeleteLove the shadow on this great red door. It's fascinating--I wonder too if any of this is borrowed from the passover story where doorposts were painted with lamb's blood
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice reflection, indeed! I also like this type of red.
ReplyDeleteWell done Doug.... lovely colors and reflections.
ReplyDeleteGreetings and a nice sunday,
Joop
i really like the the off center composition of the shadow. gate and door; interesting concept! :D
ReplyDeleteit's true. even here in little brattleboro we have a church with red doors. the shadows look like ornate eyes.
ReplyDeletenicely seen and lovely shadows. well done.
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful, great mood!
ReplyDeleteThe shadow is wonderful and I'm enchanted by this red door!A beautiful composition!
ReplyDeletehugs and a nice week ahead,
Léia
Great image Doug.
ReplyDeleteStrikingly simple photograph. A keeper!
ReplyDeleteStylish and elegant, a wonderful image!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot Doug and great info!
ReplyDeletePERFECT!
ReplyDeleteHave a peaceful sunday Doug :)
Una fotografía muy bien vista!!!...buen trabajo!!!
ReplyDeleteSaludos!!! ;)
Great post Doug. I really love all the color.
ReplyDeletewonderful reflection!
ReplyDeletesuperbe, cette ombre.
ReplyDeletea masterful capture, doug, and interesting information - i didn't know about the red doors in lutheran churches (though i'm lutheran myself). perhaps this is an american tradition?!?
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