Sunday, April 10, 2011

Trinity Church Sunday

Trinity United Methodist Church, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


This antebellum church was designed in the style of a Roman temple, with a lofty portico, ornate Corinthian columns, and an elegant medallion in the center of the ceiling.

The image was made with a technique I like to use when I don't have a tripod handy for a long exposure, or want an unusual perspective on a subject that is commonly photographed in a straight forward way. I lay the camera on the ground pointed upward and release the shutter using the timer. In this instance, a wide angle lens emphasizes the receding lines of the columns and the tall wooden door. Turning the camera on the diagonal creates a more dynamic image.


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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    This is a very nice building. The photo is really interesting from this perspective.

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  2. ChelseaApril 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I'm getting doors like these installed in my apartment. From this angle it's a little hard to see, but they're only two feet tall. Daddy, I Shrunk Myself!

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  3. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    What an awesome POV! It gives me a dizzying
    effect as if I were really there and looking up.
    No remarks about mother-in-law and dizzy, please!

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  4. DougApril 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    As always, enjoyed your post this morning, hope you don't mind I mentioned you and linked you in my blog this morning.
    http://fromthelandofpalmtrees.blogspot.com/
    Keep up the good work.

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  5. FrankApril 10, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Impressive "look-up". A great picture!

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  6. marianaApril 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Brillaint composition of these great lines , shapes, tones...

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  7. donApril 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Your "on the floor" technique worked beautifully to produce this fine image. I like the view and the details that go so well with the basic graphic quality of the image.

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  8. Andrey SamolinovApril 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Fantastic shot!
    Very beautiful and quality, amazing clarity and color / light, an unusual POV - bravo!

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  9. LúciaApril 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    This photo is very interesting, I have the feeling I'm there, looking up!
    I love architecture shots, but sometimes I find it difficult to compose. Thanks for the class. ;-)

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  10. Cezar and LéiaApril 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This angle is breathtaking!I love those columns, the details are perfect!
    Léia

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  11. KrunalApril 10, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    wonderful details and depth

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  12. rem_laApril 10, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    magnifique cette architecture !

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  13. fiziskandarzApril 10, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    excellent composition. the image really has the sense of depth + majestic architechture :D

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  14. MarcieApril 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Love how you've framed this. Such wonderful detail.

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  15. London CallerApril 10, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Indeed!
    It's very dynamic and powerful.
    How come it's all black between those columns?
    Must be very dark inside?

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  16. RandyApril 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Love the columns!

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  17. MerileeApril 10, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    excellent shot..I like the angle its so impressive.

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  18. KalaApril 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Fabulous perspective. What gorgeous architecture.

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  19. fabrizioApril 11, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    incredible perspective very nice work

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  20. tedeApril 11, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Splendid cons dive, the details are magnificent. Superb shot. Good day.

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  21. LauretteApril 11, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    A beautiful capture and a great angle. Fantastic architecture. Well done.

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  22. JoeApril 11, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    You have really captured the majesty of this place well. Thanks for sharing your technique.

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  23. Michael RowlandApril 11, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    very interesting perspective,,,,M

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  24. KenApril 11, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love love love...

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  25. georgeApril 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    A superb use of space. And the black negative space so enhances the shape and colour of the columns.

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  26. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Love the lighting, atmosphere, and architectural details.

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  27. ChristopherApril 12, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Great perspective and a very cool technique

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  28. yzApril 12, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    fantastic geometric framing and pov

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  29. Donato (longroute)April 12, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    A smart and effective composition. This lovely architecture is highlighted by the mastefful composition and the excellent sharpness. lovely soft colours tonalities and interesting textures.
    Much enjoyable.
    Well done,
    Donato

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  30. BorisApril 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Great photograph !!!

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  31. franzApril 14, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    thanks for the valuable lesson, doug! apparently you applied it very successfully and effectively here! i love the clarity and sharpness and the amazing detail in this architectural beauty!

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  32. Andrey SamolinovJune 7, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Amazing shot - great composition and light
    Well done

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  33. Hermione ValJune 26, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Wow!!! Very nice point of view, this perspective is perfect, here the light is really great. A+ VAL

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