Praying in the Chapel

© Mary K. Robison

Praying in the Chapel

Uploaded: April 09, 2015 | Entered: April 09, 2015 04:17:12

Description

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This is the interior of the small, circular chapel on the grounds of Christ Cathedral in Orange County, CA. I posted an exterior shot of the chapel several days ago.
And this kind gentleman gave me his permission to photograph him as he knelt and prayed in the center of the chapel.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -2.00, ExposureTime: 10/340 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.40 mm, Model: FinePix F500EXR

Comments

Gord MacEachern April 09, 2015

Glad this gentleman let you share a personal moment with him Mary, wonderful image !! #1613971

Gail Sullivan level-classic April 09, 2015

Beautiful moment captured, Mary! #11282127

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 09, 2015

Lovely capture, Mary. #11282137

Mary K. Robison April 09, 2015

Thank you, Gord, Gail, and Tammy. #11282258

John Connolly April 09, 2015

A wonderful moment and capture Mary! A superb image! #11282354

Jeff Sielski April 09, 2015

Great capture Mary!! #11282413

Mary K. Robison April 09, 2015

Thanks for commenting, John and Jeff. #11282594

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 09, 2015

Wonderful capture, Mary!! What a lovely chapel, and what a wonderful gentleman to let you take his photo! #11282599

Douglas Pignet April 10, 2015

nice capture of the moment...well done #11282700

Mary K. Robison April 10, 2015

Teresa and Doug, I appreciate your comments. Thank you! #11282797

Evy Johansen level-classic April 10, 2015

Great capture, Mary! #11283299

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic April 10, 2015

Great portrait capture in a very reverent pose. There's something about praying that gives people that sense of peace and tranquility. Well done Mary. #11283359

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 12, 2015

This is so rare to be able to capture such a private moment. That is true reporting. This carries a powerful punch and yet is it so gentle. Wonderful!! #11284191

Ellen Hodges April 12, 2015

Beautiful capture with wonderful details and like the man, too!! #11284313

Mary K. Robison April 13, 2015

Thank you, Evy, Rey, Pom, and Ellen. I'm glad you like this. #11284558

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