Mt Angel Abbey, OR

Uploaded: July 08, 2010

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Location; Mt Angel, Oregon.

In 1882 a small group of Benedictine monks arrived in Oregon to found an abbey similar to the one they had left behind high in the Alpine village of Engelberg, Switzerland. It was built on top of a small mountain and it's beautiful. Another view in comments

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Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 3200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

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Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 08, 2010

The Monastery

Mount Angel Abbey is a community of Benedictine Monks founded in 1882 from the Abbey of Engelberg in Switzerland. We maintain a monastic tradition that has been a vital part of the Roman Catholic Church for more than 1500 years. Responding to God's call to holiness and preferring nothing whatever to Christ, we dedicate ourselves, under a Rule and an abbot to a life of prayer and work. We strive to support one another in community, to serve God, the Church, and the larger society. We do this as we celebrate the Holy Eucharist together, pray the Liturgy of the Hours five times daily in choir, and devote ourselves to reading and silence.

Info from Mt Angel Abbey web site... #1286320

Rob Bishop July 09, 2010

Love the composition and the lighting. Very nice! #8743771

Michelle Alton July 09, 2010

Both views are beautiful...the one you entered is magical, though. #8743838

Jack Gaskin July 09, 2010

Very Interesting 12 yrs of Catholic school so I'm Familiar w/Monk's Abby's and whatever else.

Think it VERY INTERESTING that MONK's were a driving force in BEER BREWING & The Strict German
brewing codes that still impact todays BREWING in Germany.

Bottom's Up
Jack

#8743915

Monnie Ryan July 09, 2010

Gorgeous place with an interesting background, Denny -- both photos very well done! #8744382

Robert R. Goodman July 09, 2010

Hi Denny,Beautiful capture my friend.Looks like it would be nice and cool there!!! #8744488

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 09, 2010

Thank you Rob, Michelle, Jack, Monnie and Bobby! I'll post a few more shots from around the Abbey. #8744504

Jack Ryan July 09, 2010

Outstanding perspective in this excellent and well composed image. Interesting background info is an added plus. Great work, Denny! #8744709

John Connolly July 09, 2010

Marvelous light, textures and perspective here Denny! Thanks for the history too! #8745145

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 09, 2010

Thank you very much Jack and John! #8745738

Ellen Hodges July 10, 2010

Beautiful capture of this awesome place, Denny!!! Love the Benedictine rule and philosophy!! #8747468

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 10, 2010

Thank you very much, Ellen! #8747546

Mike Clime July 11, 2010

Nice capture and a great pov! #8748561

Renata Gusciora July 11, 2010

LOvely image,great pov and lighting,Denny! #8748835

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 11, 2010

Thank you, Mike and Renata! #8748933

Marty Straub July 12, 2010

Your wonderful second shot shows in a very inviting way what a beautiful place this is, Denny. You main entry here shows what a good photographer can do to make it better. Excellent use of the light, and I like how you lined up the arches on the right in side-view leading us to the arches straight ahead. #8751015

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 12, 2010

Thank you very much, Marty! #8753806

Debra R. Harder July 14, 2010

This is a fabulous image, Denny! Excellent POV, details, lighting and colors. Appreciate the little bit of history too!! Deb #8761347

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe July 20, 2010

Thank you very much, Deb! #8776950

Stan Kwasniowski August 06, 2010

Denny, what a lovely image, men dedicated to their faith #8811150

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 11, 2010

Thank you ever so much, Stan! #8820979

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