Hopperstad Replica Photo

Photographer’s Note

My inspiration for this shot came from another's post on TE of the original church in Norway. Here is the URL to his shot. Sorry I don't know how to post a link.

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Norway/photo285689.htm

I've also posted a workshop with a view from a the other side of the church. I liked the contrasting colors better on the original.

Located on the grounds of the Hjemkomst Center is the Stave Church, a symbol of the Norwegian heritage in the Red River Valley. Built by Guy Paulson, the church is a full-scale replica of the Hopperstad Church in Vik, Norway

The Hjemkomst Viking Ship, permanently housed in the center; was built by Robert Asp and his family and sailed to Norway in 1984. Several traveling exhibits are also held at Heritage Hall, a 7,000 sq./ft. hall and have included a NASA, Dinosaur and Juried Folk Art exhibits.

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emjleclercq (14243) 2005-12-24 14:10

Very interesting. I like the tree on the right side, framing the wooden church. The blue of the sky is also very good.

I would have been better in my mind withouth the shadow on the left side.

Merry christmas and happy new year,

Emmanuel

atctim (73) 2006-01-18 20:34

I got to see this replica for the first time this past December, beautiful building. I really like this photo with the stave church in the midwestern winter. The shadow down the church and the branches obscurring the photo are a little distracting but its still a good photo. I like how the church is off centered and the tree on the right frames the church.

Photo Information

Copyright: Kirk Ludwig (kludwig20) (395)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-24
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4300, Nikon WC-E63, Rubber WA Hood, Quantaray MC Skylight 1A UV
Exposure: f/7.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Wooden Churches [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-12-24 13:45