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Painted Church


	Painted Church Reconnecting with art & religion in this charming setting at St Benedict's - The Painted Church. This spectacular church (near Captain Cook, Hawaii) was erected in 1899 by Father John Velghe. He was a Belgian and a member of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Society, familiarly known as the Picpus Fathers. Without any professional training and using only his passion and house paint on ordinary wood he beautified the church with his paintings. In those days few Hawaiians could read and so he taught with pictures-most successfully. He spent over four years with saw and brush to complete the structure and was then recalled to Belgium where he died in 1939. Songbird Cline

Gina Cormier

Beautiful church and a wonderful POV on this image!!! So colorful!

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July 26, 2009

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Great image here, Songbird.

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July 26, 2009

Michelle Alton

Magnificent image and a wonderful accompanying story, Songbird.

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July 26, 2009

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Great shot!! Very nice comp and colors. Thanks for the additional info as well.

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July 26, 2009

Valentin M. Armianu

Excellent POV, details, colors and light!Good work!

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July 27, 2009

- Songbird Cline

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I appreciate everyone taking the time to look and comment on this image, thank you very much for the encouraging comments!

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July 27, 2009

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I have been to this church as a child. It's as stunning in your photo as it was when I was there. Great shot Songbird.

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August 23, 2009

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