Clustered Spires Series - Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church No. 19b - Frederick Maryland
by Michael Mazaika
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Clustered Spires Series - Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church No. 19b - Frederick Maryland
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Michael Mazaika
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Description
Late afternoon autumn light casts its glow on the twin spires of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, one of the crowned jewels of the Frederick Maryland skyline. The church was founded in 1738 by Pastor John Stoever as the Lutheran Church in Monocacy. In its storied history, John Adams, Second President of the United States, worshiped at the church in June 1800. Construction of the current church, with its twin steeples, was completed and dedicated in 1855. The church was pressed into service in 1862 during the Civil War as one of many local "hospitals" to care for Union and Confederate wounded following the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam. The twin spires bore mention in the opening verse of John Greenleaf Whittier's poem about Dame Barbara Fritchie prior to those battles in September 1862. The Evangelical Lutheran Church continues its long tradition of ministering to the lives and souls of the Frederick community and beyond. Image = MD Country Roads - Frederick Evan Luth Church-19b 112517 161-165 E-D N C1 PSP A-Sh.jpg.
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January 2nd, 2018
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Comments (11)
Adrienne Wilson
Gorgeous composition and light. Wonderful capture of this historic church and it's architecture.
Holly April Harris
This is so gorgeous! I am very pleased to feature your fantastic artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 Second Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 5/23/23
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Holly. Like you, we are fortunate to live near so many places in our country's early history. I'm grateful for this feature. - Mike
Ben Prepelka
A wonderful late day sun further enhances the twin spires in this scene. Great shot Michael! One of a marvelous collection of church spires! Fav!
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Ben. Frederick, Maryland, is a great historic place to live near. - Mike
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Spectacular light, color, and composition and stunning capture of the church architecture Michael! Lf
Frank J Casella
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - PENTAX RICOH PHOTOGRAPHERS - group on Fine Art America / PIXELS! Thank you for sharing it !! http://tinyurl.com/PentaxRicohGallery
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Frank, for this feature and your administering effort on behalf of us Pentaxians. - Mike
John S
Mike ...This is an amazing photo with great light and composition ! L&F
Michael Mazaika replied:
One of the tougher churches in Frederick to photograph, but I was very fortunate on this day. I'm grateful for your comments. - Mike
Darin Williams
Great capture! Wonderful perspective and composition! l/f
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Darin. I was the beneficiary of some great late-afternoon light. I'm glad that you enjoyed this shot. - Mike
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