AISLE OF ST. BONIFACE

© Alex T. Mizuno

AISLE OF ST. BONIFACE

Uploaded: October 27, 2011

Description


I was lucky to be allowed to go up to the balcony of this historical church to capture its beautiful interior. Built in 1900 but severely damaged by the Great San Francisco Quake of 1906. It was rebuilt in 1908 but in 2002, it faced a demolition order by the city because of seismic inadequacies. Miraculously, over 12 million dollars was raised to restore the building within 5 years.

Comments

Tiia Vissak October 27, 2011

a wonderful indoor image! #1418417

Michelle Alton October 27, 2011

A great place for a miracle to happen! This is an unbelievably breathtaking image, Alex. #9765632

Avril Young October 27, 2011

wow, fantastic capture of this beautiful church...outstanding photo Alex, your lighting is awesome...Beautiful indeed.. #9765678

jeff crosier October 27, 2011

Alex, I think this is the best photo I have ever seen from you. Incredable vantage point and superb treatment of this HDR. Very very well done!! #9765703

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 27, 2011

A beautiful building and a capture to do it justice. Wonderful light, color, detail and composition, Alex. #9765781

David M. Montero October 27, 2011

It would have been a tragedy to have lost such a magnificent building. Now it is also preserved in film. Great job Alex. #9766488

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 27, 2011

Breathtaking! Such a lovely pov!
~♥~ #9767337

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 28, 2011

Another beauty, Alex! I love your close-to-the-ceiling perspective, so the painted decorations on the vaulting becomes prominent. #9769128

Alex T. Mizuno October 28, 2011

Thank you for such thoughtful comments everyone!! This church is located in a rather rough neighborhood but it was worth going there. Church people are all kind and very accommodating. #9769807

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 08, 2011

What a wonderful new perspective you were able to achieve from the balcony, Alex! I can almost hear the Choir singing Heavenly noises!

Terrific job!

-Cous #9791799


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