Sunday, July 10, 2011

Shadow and Symbolism

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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19 comments:

  1. mariJuly 10, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Красивое фото! Мне нравится это отражение, такое символичное! Приветствие!

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  2. ChristopherJuly 10, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Love 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

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  3. Traveling HawkJuly 10, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    It's a nice reflection, indeed! I also like this type of red.

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  4. Joop ZandJuly 10, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Well done Doug.... lovely colors and reflections.
    Greetings and a nice sunday,

    Joop

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  5. fiziskandarzJuly 10, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    i really like the the off center composition of the shadow. gate and door; interesting concept! :D

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  6. brattcatJuly 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    it's true. even here in little brattleboro we have a church with red doors. the shadows look like ornate eyes.

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  7. OKJuly 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    nicely seen and lovely shadows. well done.

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  8. yzJuly 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    simply beautiful, great mood!

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  9. Cezar and LéiaJuly 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    The shadow is wonderful and I'm enchanted by this red door!A beautiful composition!
    hugs and a nice week ahead,
    Léia

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  10. Rae WalterJuly 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Great image Doug.

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  11. BirdmanJuly 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Strikingly simple photograph. A keeper!

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  12. VPJuly 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Stylish and elegant, a wonderful image!

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  13. Luis GomezJuly 10, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful shot Doug and great info!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    PERFECT!
    Have a peaceful sunday Doug :)

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  15. Ignacio SantanaJuly 10, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Una fotografía muy bien vista!!!...buen trabajo!!!

    Saludos!!! ;)

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  16. RandyJuly 10, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Great post Doug. I really love all the color.

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  17. Traveling HawkJuly 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    wonderful reflection!

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  18. MarieJuly 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    superbe, cette ombre.

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  19. franzJuly 20, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    a 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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