A Norwegian Church Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the parish church at Ullern in the western part of Oslo.

The church was built in 1903 and the architect was Harald Bødtker. It was restored in 1941.

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snunney (35476) 2008-12-29 4:55

Hello Gunnar,
A fine composition with a very pleasant ambient light. Interesting shadow play from the tree. Very good colours and clarity.

holmertz (9985) 2008-12-29 5:37

Hej Gunnar,
The architect of this fine church must have found his inspiration about a thousand years back. To me it looks a bit Romanesque. It looks very good from this low perspective against the blue sky of the late afternoon (2.30, maybe?). The bonus of this picture is of course the shadow of the tree on the wall.
Hälsningar,
Gert

Buin (38280) 2008-12-29 9:20

Hi Gunnar!
Here the light was "on your side" and the projected shadows of the trees create a somehow special effect. This compact building truly is beautiful and inspiring confidence. A wonderful architecture photo indeed!
Greetings from cold but sunny Siegen (-10,4°C this morning)!
Frank

fanni (8879) 2008-12-29 14:01

Hello Gunnar,
to me, this photo seems to consist of very sharp straight geometrical lines (if we don't take into account the tree on the right - and its shadow on the wall of the church, which is, indeed, a very interesting detail!)
The colour of the church is as clear and pure as the colour of the sky. Together these two colours make a very fine combination ;)
I'm leaving on holiday in a day, so I would like to wish you a Happy New Year - and all the very very best! :)
Elena

asajernigan (14284) 2008-12-29 14:17

Gunnar,
This is a well composed shot of this fine church. The angle of the shot works well giving the scene a nice sense of depth and direction. The tree on the right provides excellent balance for the scene. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

mikolaj_kawa (31287) 2008-12-30 1:03

Hello Gunnar! Excellent architecture. Amazing sky. Mysterious shadow. Good capture. Original picture. Well done!

TopGeo (22231) 2008-12-30 5:54

Hi Gunnar! Interesting prospect with the BG, in blue sky and architecture the colour of walls and the greens roofs of church and the composition are with combined beautifully of course the shadow of the tree on the building. Nice frame with tree and clone in FG
wish you a Happy New Year 2009
Georgios

skoogmi (39) 2008-12-30 7:14

Hej Gunnar,
Mycket utstuderat perspektiv, takvinklarna är mycket välplacerade. Skuggan av trädet där på gaveln är ju också ett mycket fint exempel på en väl genomtänkt komposition. Kan ju inte vara så mycket bättre!
Hälsningar
Mikael

the-escapist (6) 2008-12-30 15:31

beautyful light... I went twice in Oslo but did not see this church...too bad!

aadilj (17950) 2009-01-02 1:50

Hi gunnar, this is superb and nicely compsoed with richness and nice handling of lights and colours. Happy New Year

Vitaly (509) 2009-01-03 1:18

Hi Gunnar!
You captured beautifull church in pastel shades. Shadows of trees on wall give special singularity of this shot. Very good composition.
Best wishes in New Year.
Vitaly

ellelloo (4959) 2009-01-04 11:37

Hej Gunnar,
A beautiful church and a great shot of it. The low POV shows the church nicely against the deep blue sky. The afternoon low light is very beautiful and so is the shadow of the tree on the wall. A nice one!
All the best for this new year!
Lasse

Didi (36452) 2009-03-24 11:25

Hi Gunnar
Very nice lights on the church with interesting contrast with the dark blue sky
I like the shade of the tree on the architecture.
Best regards