Inspiring Photo: ~ ST. JOSEPH'S KIRCHE ~ #7786700

~ ST. JOSEPH'S KIRCHE ~

Uploaded: January 25, 2009 08:26:44

Description

I have passed this beautiful
church many times.
It is located south of Hays Kansas.
I finally decided to stop last weekend.
This was taken in the early evening.
Additional image and history will
be in the discussion area.

HAVE A GLORIOUS DAY
FULL OF BLESSINGS!!

72mm ~ F/8 ~ 1/200sec. ~ ISO-160

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.30, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 71.50 mm, Model: DSC-R1

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Jeana Clark January 25, 2009

Liebenthal, a small town in west-central Kansas, was founded by German-Russian emigrants from the Volga region of Russia in 1876. It is the oldest of several similar settlements in Ellis and Rush counties. As devout Catholics, religion played a large part in the lives of the early inhabitants of these communities, and they built several impressive stone churches. The cornerstone for St. Joseph's Kirche (Church) was laid in 1902, and the new church was dedicated in 1905. Subsequent additions included a parish house and school building. Unfortunately the church and parish house were destroyed by fire in 1917. These were rebuilt, and the present church was dedicated in 1921.
Liebenthal is located next to Big Timber Creek, a tributary of the Smoky Hill River. This vicinity is part of the Blue Hills physiographic region, which is underlain by chalk, limestone and shale bedrock. The Fencepost Limestone is a chalky limestone bed that was quarried widely for construction purposes, including thousands of fenceposts and many buildings, bridges, towers, and churches. This limestone is relatively soft and easily worked when first exposed; after drying, it becomes a handsome stone that endures the relatively dry climate of western Kansas quite well. It is the primary stone of St. Joseph's Church and other German-Russian Catholic churches of the region. #1073391

Dianna Murphy January 25, 2009
Wow, Jeana
Both images are incredible. The light is glorious. That shy in the second image is gorgeous. #7083967

Ron McEwan January 25, 2009
Outstanding capture here and the warm light makes these images even more beautiful. Jeana there are folks here in MO who have gone out to KS and got some of those stone post for ornamental fence in their yards. #7084148

Jeana Clark January 25, 2009

Good Morning Dianna and Ron!!!
Thanks so much!!
I really appreciate your kind
thoughts and comments!!!
Yes, Ron!! I've wanted a limestone
post with our name on it for years...I'm still waiting too!!
But they do make awesome fences as well!!
THANKS AGAIN!!!
ENJOY THE DAY!!!
~J~ #7084179

Melissa G. Meiselman January 25, 2009
Both photos are really beautiful with vivid color and great composition, Jeana!! Your historical description is terrific, as well!! #7084190

Judy A. Lawhon January 25, 2009
Thank you for including all the wonderful history of this magnificent church, Jeana. Beautifully composed with fantastic color and effects!! #7084342

Tammy M. Anderson January 25, 2009
Love the effects and colours on both images, Jeana. Fantastic history too. #7084400

Melissa Olsen January 25, 2009
OMG! Outstanding Jeana! Wonderful vivid color, beautiful light and those clouds frame the entire picture with drama and beauty...so very well done! Does a photo come any better than this; not for me! #7084405

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 25, 2009
WOW Jeana, bnoth are OUTSTANDING!!!
Awsome colors and love that sky!
FANTASTIC as ALWAYS! #7084510

Gina Cormier January 25, 2009
Holy Cow!!!! Jeana, this is magnificent!! Beautiful light, color and comp!! #7084569

Michelle Alton January 25, 2009
Beautiful images, Jeana, and a marvelous history to accompany them. #7084818

Lynne Morris January 25, 2009
Wow both images are fantastic Jeana, love the lighting, colours and effects, great work. #7084841

Bojan Bencic January 25, 2009
Fantastic photo, Jeana. Glad you decided to stop and capture this beauty. Nice history, too. #7085081

Tammy Espino January 25, 2009
A beautiful scene and fantastic capture! #7085226

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 25, 2009
Outstanding image, beautiful work Jeana! #7085228

Erin Appelbaum January 25, 2009
Spectacular shots Jeana. Awesome color and composition. Peter #7085266

Daniella Puente January 25, 2009
Absolutely AMAZING light and wonderful colors on this scene Jeana!!!!!!!! #7085391

Renee Doyle January 25, 2009
Very beautiful presentation of this amazing and gorgeous church Jeana! #7085484

Bill Knaps January 25, 2009
Jeana this is so beautiful. Wow....Bill #7085537

Susan Weisensel January 25, 2009
Wow, I bet you can see that steeple for a long way. Both photos are beautiful. #7085601

Jeana Clark January 25, 2009

Good Evening Everyone!!!
Thanks so much for your wonderful
comments and input!!!
I so appreciate your fantastic encouragement!!!
I have always loved this church.
Yes, Susan...You CAN see the steeple from long distances as the terrain is pretty flat..imagine that!!!
I've taken many shots of this church, but haven't been successful...
wrong time of day..wrong lighting...wrong angle..wrong Everything!!! Hope I got it this time!!!!
Thanks again so much for your support!!
ENJOY YOUR EVENING!!!!!
~J~ #7085639

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 25, 2009
Well No Worries ~DH~!!!
I Think you "Got" It This Time!!!
Holy Cow!!
What a Beautiful Church and Stunning Captures of It!!
Excellent Detail and COLOR!!!
Nicely Done ~S.....Y~!
I Hope Your Sunday was Peaceful
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q #7085686

Deb Koskovich January 25, 2009
Bingo, she nailed it!! Fabulous image, Jeana -- the colors, clarity and light are all spot on. #7085708

Ken Smith January 25, 2009
Whoa!!! I thought you took a trip to Europe! Both are outstanding, Jeana. Colors are popping...love those colors...love the comp on the first one, with the fence line headed to the church! #7086249

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 25, 2009
Oh WOW, Blondie!!!!!! The lighting is totally incredible in both images!!!!!! BEEEEEEEEEEEEAUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL!!!!! :-) Ma #7086321

Shelly A. Van Camp January 25, 2009
Amazing capture and very beautiful, girl! I sure wish you could have come t see me! :( I guess you will have to come to Waynesville this summer...I have 2 guests rooms. :) #7086363

Shelly A. Van Camp January 25, 2009
Amazing capture and very beautiful, girl! I sure wish you could have come t see me! :( I guess you will have to come to Waynesville this summer...I have 2 guests rooms. :) #7086364

Sam Britt January 25, 2009
Beautiful images - both of them! Great composition, color & effects. #7086578

Shannon D. Miller January 25, 2009
This is GORGEOUS Jenna! The light is AMAZING!! BEAUTIFUL capture! Shannon~ #7086698

Vitor Dias January 26, 2009
Superb work JEANA.
FAvorite.
Thanks for your comments on my work.
rgs Vitor #7088240

Dominick M. Dimacale January 26, 2009
Amazingly beautiful image and colours here, Jeana, WoW!!!!

Dominick #7088356

Jeana Clark January 26, 2009

Thanks so much for your
kind thoughts!!!
I so appreciate them!!!
A trip to Europe??
Don't I wish!!!! NAH!!
I can't seem to get further
away then 100 miles~
Thanks again!!!!
ENJOY THE DAY!!!
~J~ #7089143

Aimee S. McMaster January 26, 2009
..this is soooooo beautiful Jeana...winner...Aimee #7089529

Debra R. Harder January 26, 2009
This is such a great image, Jeana! The lighting, colors, tones, composition and details are SUPERB! Perfect in every way! Deb #7089664

BILLY R. PARKER January 26, 2009
GREAT LIGHTINGMCOLOR AND COMP. JEANA !! WELL DONE !! BILLY #7089692

anonymous January 26, 2009
Beautiful image Jeana with excellent lighting, tones and composition. B- #7089891

Nikki McDonald January 27, 2009
Beautiful tones and light and I love the pov -- the foreground is great. #7095552

Jennifer L. Alder January 29, 2009
Oh, what a glorious structure!!!
GORGEOUS treatment my dear- love the colors and light.
GREAT work, Jeana, as always :) #7100788

Donna R. Wageman January 29, 2009
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY.
GOD BLESS!!!! #7103369

Donna R. Wageman January 29, 2009
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY.
GOD BLESS!!!! #7103376

Donna R. Wageman January 29, 2009
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY.
GOD BLESS!!!! #7103377

Donna R. Wageman January 29, 2009
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY.
GOD BLESS!!!! #7103378

Donna R. Wageman January 29, 2009
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY.
GOD BLESS!!!! #7103379

Donna R. Wageman January 29, 2009
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY.
GOD BLESS!!!! #7103380

Iris Greenwell January 31, 2009
Wow, this is a photo with impact. Beautiful colors, composition and light.
Iris #7110622

Nikki McDonald February 01, 2009
Beautiful EP, Jeana. Congrats. #7115566

Jeana Clark February 02, 2009

Good Evening
Aimee..Debra..Billy..
Barbara..Nikki..Jennifer..
Donna x's 6 LOL!!
Iris..Nikki again....
Thanks so much!!!
I really appreciate your thoughts
and comments!!!
I so love this church....it's beauty
really seems to make a statement..
Thank You again!!!!
ENJOY THE NIGHT!!!
~J~ #7119765

A P February 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding finalist. Best of Luck in the next round. #7198249

Phil Stith February 23, 2009
Kudos for a terrific finalist! #7198327

Vladan D. Djordjevic February 23, 2009
Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! #7198510

Tammy Espino February 23, 2009
Congrats!! :) #7198616

Erin Appelbaum February 23, 2009
WTG!!! Jeana. Best of luck next round. Peter #7198874

Christian Rosito February 23, 2009
Congratulations again Jeana!! #7199010

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 23, 2009
Let Me Do Flip Flops!!
Woooo Hooooo ~BG~!!
Congratulations!!
Fantastic Finalist!!
#7199529

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 23, 2009
YABBA DABBA DOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
WTG, Blondie!!!!!!
Humongus congratulations on this fantastic finalist!!!!!!! :-) Ma #7199771

John Connolly February 23, 2009
Congratulations on this well deserving finalist, Jeana! Your information and history is worth an award as well! #7199938

Shelly A. Van Camp February 23, 2009
HOOAH, Ellie May, I mean Miss Jeana!! Congrats on all your finalists and good luck!! ♥ #7200044

Bojan Bencic February 23, 2009
Congratulations on your fantastic finalists, Jeana! #7200396

Colette M. Metcalf February 23, 2009
Congrats!!!! #7200624

Gina Cormier February 23, 2009
Congrats!!!! #7200714

Monnie Ryan February 23, 2009
And another congratulations, Jeana! #7200916

Renee Doyle February 23, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Jeana!! #7201205

Tamara K. Walker February 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! #7201338

Candice C. Calhoun February 23, 2009
Congratulations for your marvelous finalist, WTG!
ccc #7201476

Nikki McDonald February 23, 2009
Congratulations on this inspiring finalist, Jeana. Love everything about it and sure hope it goes on. #7201719

Michelle Alton February 23, 2009
Jeana...a brilliant month for you. Congratulations on this and all your other Finalists! #7202181

Susan Weisensel February 23, 2009
Congrats Farmer Gal. #7202908

Cathy Barrows February 23, 2009
Congrats on your finalist...very pretty #7202954

Teresa Burnett February 23, 2009
Another huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Jeana!! #7203609

Jennifer L. Alder February 23, 2009
Big congrats, Jeana!!! #7203941

Denny E. Barnes February 23, 2009
Outstanding!!! Congratulations on your very beautiful and well deserved finalist, Jeana!! Good luck in the next round!! #7204063

Usman M. Bajwa February 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome Finalist, Jeana.
Usman. #7204918

frank w. degenhardt February 23, 2009
Jeana- Another one. Way to go my friend. Congratulations once more for your beautiful work receiving another Finalist. Way to go girl. #7204966

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 23, 2009
I'm so glad to see this image among the finalists, it's glorious! A huge congratulations! #7205258

Ken Smith February 24, 2009
Awesome, Jeana. Congrats on your multiple finalists! #7206836

Jeff Robinson February 24, 2009
Congrats Jeana on this Excellent Finalist! Jeff #7207495

Melissa Olsen February 24, 2009
Another GREAT win! #7207662

Laurie Daily February 24, 2009
Another great one, Jeana!!!Congratulations to you! #7208118

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 24, 2009
Congratulations Jeana, hope to see this again in the gold!
jo ann c. #7208509

Terri L. Scribner February 24, 2009
WTG!! Beautiful finalist, Jeana!!! #7210616

Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2009
Congrats on your Finalist for this fabulous image! #7213874

Tommy E. Burgess February 25, 2009
Huge congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist Jeana!!! #7214024

Jeana Clark February 25, 2009

Thank you All so very Much
for you wonderfully kind
and continuious support!!!
I so appreciate it!!!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!
~J~ #7214096

Linda Blair February 28, 2009
Beautiful....congratulations!!!! #7225489

Ron Roberts March 02, 2009
CONGRATS GREAT SHOT...RON... #7234490

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 05, 2009

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!

#7248057

Jeana Clark March 05, 2009

Good Evening Linda..Ron and Peaches!
Thanks so much!!!
I really appreciate your stopping by!!
Your continued support means alot!!!
HAVE A SUPER NIGHT!!!
~J~ #7249021

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