Stately church Photo

Photographer’s Note

The building of Lojt Kirkeby Parish Church was started in the first decades of the 12th Century. The exact year is not known for certain. The church - a magnificent Romanesque fieldstone church - was an enormous project, ca. 2500 huge fieldstones and a not identified number of smaller fieldstones had to be carried to the building lot. This was done by the local peasants during the winter months, collecting the stones in the fields. The paths they used became later the main roads of the Parish and they are still existing.
The church, as it otherwise stands today, is the result of radical rebuilding in the Gothic style, undertaken from 1400 till about 1560. Red bricks were used, a kind of material not otherwise used in Denmark before approx. 1200. The outer walls of the church are the only surviving Romanesque elements today.
This stately church, a landmark, is situated on a hill above the landscape of Lojt-Land near Aabenraa in Southern Jutland. It is dedicated to Saint George.
Saint George was a soldier in the Guard of Emperor Diocletian in the Roman Empire and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, and is considered the biggest patron saint of all times, “ruling” over a wide range of professions, organizations and disease sufferers.

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npecanhuk (13595) 2009-06-09 11:09

Hello Harriet!
What a beautiful and pleasant picture!
The low pov was an excellent choice here! The composition with the trees, their shadows and blue sky is very nice! Sharpness, exposure and colors are very good too!
The church is quite interesting and your photograph enhanced its beauty and charm!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

gildasjan (23637) 2009-06-09 11:19

Bonjour Harriet
Un POV qui rend bien les volumes de cette petite église.Un beau cliché de début de printemps sous ce ciel bleu.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

emka (21179) 2009-06-09 11:27

Hi harriet,

Splendid church, so old. These windows look for me to new. interesting brick wall. Nice composition with the leafless trees.

Regards

Malgorzata

patdeph (17662) 2009-06-09 11:33

hello Harriet
nice composition with this church occupying the whole picture.I love the colours ,the splendid contrast of the blue sky with the white walls,colours superbly enhanced by a beautiful light!The long shadows on the grass and the walls still add beauty to the picture!
Regards
Pascale

JCG (25137) 2009-06-09 11:38

Hi Harriet,

Contrasts of architecture interesting on this photograph of this beautiful church. You found a good point of view to emphasize it. Good management of the lights and colors natural. A well maintained church. A beautiful photograph and thank you for the instructive note Harriet.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

besnard (30468) 2009-06-09 11:41

Bonsoir Harriet
Un bon cliché de cette église à l'architecture variée et intéressante. La bonne luminosité la met en valeur et tu as su éviter la surexposition sur cette façade blanche.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

claudeD (11256) 2009-06-09 11:54

Hello Harrier,

excellent fotojob with a good composition and fine colors.Perfect light managment.I like the view very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

jemaflor (39183) 2009-06-09 12:05

Hi Harriet,
Well taken, good angle, light an colors for your shot, nice architecture, tfs.

ciakgiak (10482) 2009-06-09 12:47

Hello Harriet,
Perfect composition, excellent choice of a low POV and very interesting Church. The colours are really pleasant so as the splendid contrast with the blue sky!
I also like the amazing shadow of the tree on the grass!
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

papagolf21 (56141) 2009-06-09 13:50

Bonsoir, chère Harriet,
Une église vêtue de brique ou crépie, aux toits pentus (pour la neige), un écrin de verdure avec les prémices du printemps, de jolies ombres qui se dessinent, c'est tout un poème.
Amitiés.
Philippe

saxo042 (15448) 2009-06-09 14:46

Hi Harriet,
A very beautiful church! In a way it looks unmistakably Danish, but I do not see that typical stepped gable, you know what I mean. Still, you have found a very good POV here. Interesting mixture of that part of red bricks and the white part. How does it lok today with those trees all green?
Kind regards
Gunnar

Vasa (5332) 2009-06-09 15:47

Dear Harriet,

again nice presentation of master piece. Again your optimism in sunny day. The picture worth to seeing and calm corner for finish the day on TE.

So happy to see you and proud of your visits. Friendly

Branko

dareco (17104) 2009-06-09 19:59

This is really great!!! The lighting was perfect creating beautiful shadows. Very cozy!! Nice pov, colors and detail. TFS

Clementi (43589) 2009-06-09 22:30

Ciao Harriet,
very beautiful this particular architecture of the church, the photo is composed perfect with a splendid light and interesting these trees inserted in the composition.
Giorgio

danyy (68454) 2009-06-09 23:31

Bonjour Harriet,
peut-être un rien surexposée, c'est ce qui apparait en tous cas sur mon écran au niveau des blancs.
Par contre, les couleurs ressortent très bien et le soleil avait un angle interessant pour les ombres.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

fanni (8733) 2009-06-09 23:54

Hi Harriet,
one more time I make sure that architecture (especially churches) in Denmark is so very special and really has its peculiar style! Very interesting photo of the church - very well composed; and, what I always appreciate, the colours of the photo appear natural and well-balanced!
The tree on the right helps a lot, in this respect :) Very good POV!
Warmest wishes from almost rainy Moscow,
Elena

ines8 (990) 2009-06-10 3:29

Beautiful, perfect picture, i like it so much!!!!
Best regards,
ines

jmdias (19053) 2009-06-10 17:25

harriet
very nic eimage. I liked the colors, sharpness and the light. fabulous idea to use the nide branches of these beautiful trees to create a graphism around the shapes of the church. well done

hugs

jorge

asajernigan (14072) 2009-06-11 4:52

Harriet,
This is a great shot of this historic church. Your composition is great using the trees to frame the scene. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. Your POV is nice allowing us to see the different facades of the building.
TFS,
Asa

danos (32170) 2009-06-11 8:01

Hello Harriet,
nice perspective and POV of this very old Parish church with the tree to decorate the scene and the falling shadow to make it even more elegance and beautiful.I like the clarity and the sharpness too.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

buscape (3555) 2009-06-11 8:53

Hallo Harriet,
ausgezeichneter tiefer Aufnahmestandort und tolle Bildgestaltung. Der dunkle Schatten von dem Baum auf dem grünen Rasen ist ein toller Vordergrund und führt das Auge zu der netten Kirche mit einer interessanter Architektur. Die schwierige Belichtung des hellen Teils der Kirche hast du gut hinbekommen und das Bild hat insgesamt eine klasse Qualität. Schön auch der Kontrast der hellgrauen Dächer zu dem blauen Himmel im Hintergrund. Gefällt mir sehr gut.
Viele Grüsse aus dem Donautal,
Helmut

Silvio1953 (41390) 2009-06-11 11:39

Ciao Harriet, lovely composition with beautiful church, splendid colors and excellent clarity, I like a lot, ciao Silvio

dip (12532) 2009-06-11 13:43

Hallo Harriet,
Eine tolle Ansicht der Kirche,schöne Aufnahme mit sehr gutem Bildaufbau,
die Belichtung ist ebenso gut,trotz den schwierigen Lichtverhältnissen,gerade an den weißen Wände,man kann den Details deutlich erkennen,
Ein großes Lob an die Fotografin!
Grüße,
Dimitris.

shevchenko (9858) 2009-06-11 22:56

Hi Harriet,
Good pov to show an old church with walls in different surface by different materials and in different color too, good captured to the tree and it shadows, full in peaceful and harmonious feels, nice colorful scene, thanks for sharing.
Ally

Waylim (10741) 2009-06-12 0:48

Harriet,
Another very nice photo of this very charming and lovely Church in such a natural and beautiful environment. Lovely light, I like the play of the shadow on the foreground grass, very rich in the green contrast very well with the white wall of the church. Very composition as well.
Way

Longroute (9149) 2009-06-12 10:40

Fine colours palette Harriet,

a bright and clear photo, well composed and so pleasant to see. The cromatic contrast between green grass, white and red house walls and the deep blue sky is very effective and appealing.
All the best,
Donato

bakes888 (18055) 2009-06-12 23:46

Hi Harriet. Wonderful old church and you do it proud with this photo. Well considered composition and excellent sharpness and colours. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

ellelloo (4731) 2009-06-12 23:52

Hello Harriet,
Very interesting architecture with two different styles.
A good shot with excellent control of light and good natural colours. The leafless trees also provide a nice framing and their shadows ad some nice details. TFS!
Have a nice weekend!
Lasse

jurek1951 (25890) 2009-06-13 0:17

Hallo Harriet,
Great capture of the church with beautiful colours and contrasts.
Georg

pablominto (40390) 2009-06-13 0:53

Hello Harriet,

The location with the fine old trees enhances the impression of the architecture!
The wonderful light makes the colours really beaming, and renders sharpness in all details...
A balanced composition to show this fine house of worship!

Greetings,
Pablo -

gunbud (27755) 2009-06-13 7:18

Hi Harriet,
You have captured this stately old church in brilliant warm light with a lovely blue sky backdrop.
Love the shadows on the lush green lawn that contrast so nicely with the sky.
The trees are apporpiately bare to allow a clear view as they lay tranquil shadows on the old beauty.
Regards, Tom

bracasha75 (21936) 2009-06-13 8:04

Halo Harriet
Ich bin diesen tagen so beschaftigt das ich es auch kaom glaube aber trotztem finde ich fur meine freunde zeit
Das foto ist einfach prima was auch alle andere schon gesagt haben
Das baum ist echt gut da..........
Tschus,Bratislav

Buin (37374) 2009-06-15 13:11

Hallo Harriet!
Durch den Trubel hier auf TE in der letzten Zeit bin ich etwas aus dem Tritt gekommen. Dies von Deinen letzten Fotos gefällt mir besonders gut. Du zeigst dieses ehrwürdige Gebäude aus einem guten Winkel und das schwierige Licht hast Du wirklich hervorragend gemeistert, so dass alle Oberflächenstrukturen gut sichtbat sind. Gut, dass das Laub noch nicht da ist. Wieder ein sehens- und lesenswerter Beitrag
Grüße aus dem klatschnassen südlichen Westfalen!
Frank

gilou530 (34999) 2009-06-15 13:34

salut harriet
une belle lumiére pour mettre en valeur cette toute simple église, les jeux d'ombre sont top
amitiés
gilbert

vasilpro (8408) 2009-06-16 13:10

Hello Harriet,
An excellent chosen POV created a beautiful composition with very good light and shadows management and interesting architecture church.
Greetings, Vasilis.

Bluejeans (31993) 2009-06-18 10:50

Ola Harriet,
Bonita esta igreja bem diferente das de Portugal ,tem uma bela arquitectura com os seus telhados bem inclinados para a neve , gostei do ponto de visão com este campo relvado em primeiro plano mais as árvores, belo tom de azul do céu , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Angshu (33533) 2009-06-18 22:51

Hello Harriet
Pretty simple and staid design of the church. Like the POV which provides two sided perspective and the overhanging branches which frame the picture so well! I fact the shadow in the FG is a very good lead-in as well. Good shot & as always & fine accompanying note!
Best Regards
Angshu

paololg (13518) 2009-06-20 3:13

Ciao dear Harriet,
excellent composition where the geometric lines of the church oppose well with the soft lines of the trees. Very pleasant also the game of shades reflected on the grass. Good work, compliments!
Ciao, have a beautiful week end!
Paolo

jafadabret (39323) 2009-07-03 0:51

Bonjour Harriet.
J'aime beaucoup la clarté et les couleurs ainsi que la simplicité de la composition.
Une très belle photo !
Amicalement
Jacques

subhendu_bagchi (2870) 2009-09-05 4:19

Namaste Harriet,
great shot using diagonal angle. It gives the church a 3D effect. Great depth. Framing with the trees added a lot to it. The sky is also beautiful. Tfs. Have a nice weekend.
Subhendu