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Our Lady Of Peace & The Lobster Boats


Our Lady Of Peace & The Lobster Boats
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Copyright: Tom O'Donnell (gunbud) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4486 W: 4 N: 4021] (18225)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-08
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Olympus E-300/ E-Volt, 52 mm Circ. Polarizer
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-21 18:56
Viewed: 502
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The present church of Our Lady Queen of Peace with seating capacity of 600, was dedicated by the Bishop of Portland, John G. Murray, in 1926. This church was built to accommodate the summer visitors and Fr. McCabe continued to serve this mission from the mother church in North Whitefield during the summer months.

In 1928, the mission church of Our Lady Queen of Peace became a parish and Fr. John Sullivan was named pastor. Although there was a large summer congregation, there were only twelve Catholic families in year round residence. A small chapel was built in the basement which met the needs of the small winter congregation. The parish then, as now, covered an area of 30 square miles, including the towns of Southport, Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb and Wiscasset.

Father Sullivan was named pastor in Eastport in 1933. He was succeeded by Father C. Martin O’Toole. During Fr. O’Toole’s 16 years as pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace the Catholic population of the Region grew slowly but steadily. In 1959 he left Boothbay harbor and was named pastor of St.Dominc’s in Portland.

In 1949 Father Francis A. Manette was named pastor. The parish continued to grow in both the winter and summer. Under his leadership the changes in the physical plant were many. The exterior walls of the church were painted white and floodlights were installed. The building had now become, not only the most prominent landmark in the region, but also a navigation aid at night. The small chapel under the main church was expanded to three times its original size. The parish hall with its six class rooms and spacious meeting room stands as a memorial to Father Manette’s 22 years in the Boothbay Region.

Father Manette began a long deserved retirement in 1971 and Father Thomas M. Lee was named pastor. As the numbers of year round parishioners grew, it became apparent that the Chapel in the basement was too small and Mass had to be celebrated in the parish hall. In 1980 it was decided to expand the chapel which involved extensive structural changes to the church. The present chapel with its blue and white decor and white oak appointments now holds up to 250 people.

In 1983 a parcel of land across Atlantic Avenue from the church was donated to the Fisherman’s Memorial Committee who in turn cast the bronze fishing dory which was dedicated to the memory of the over 229 fishermen from the Boothbay Region who were lost at sea during the last two centuries. At this time Father Lee began the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet after the memorial service that is now an important part of the Annual Fisherman’s Festival every spring.
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Hi Tom,
This one is much better than the previous posting I reckon because you've got a well defined theme ... wonderfully captured. The history of the place and the life work of the priest is a delight to read. Well composed with good resulting image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hello Tom,
A very good composition of this lovely church, which is nicely placed in context with the boats moored out front. Good point of view across the water to also include the shimmering white reflections from the hulls. The image benefits from a good light and colours and good clarity. Interesting and comprehensive accompanying note.

Beautiful clarity here Tom. The whites of the boats compliment the church and other buildings. Nicely done.
Phil

hi Tom

The reflective blue water brings a cool sense to this FG that you have included more space to give this perspective view. Very nice composition and sharpness with good exposure control. I can see a bird in flight.

The use of polarizer helps to avoid glare in reflection and brings saturation nicely to this view.

tfs, bill

Hello Tom
Hope your well, I like the perfect line up of boats with the chapel scenery in the background which is holding superb detail - The bird also adds an element of interest. Excellent ripples in the water with well controlled lighting on your part. Colours are spot on, nice capture and very informative note for us to read.
Regards
Jim

Attractive scenery,Good combination of boat and church to told a relation between,Well composition for provide more are in FG as leading area to focal point,Sharpness over all too.Good work,TFS.

Merhaba Tom
Wonderful colours and reflections.Excellent composition.Well done.
Best regards.
KadiR.

merhaba dear tom
wonderful lovely church and colours.excellent boats and reflections.wonderful composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi Tom,
very interesting composition and a great note. I like your idea of showing us this beautiful church from the seaside. Excellent colours and sharpness. Great job!
Best regards
Harriet

Hello Tom,
It's a very serene and peaceful community and a great place to live!
very good and informative notes regarding this great place with a good image of it!
very sharp with nice colour and details
many thanks for the sharing, Tom
sincere regards
Tony

Hi Tom,
This is a very pleasing image with those gentle blue hues reaching across the image. I like the perspective with the tall church spire showing well. This shot could also have been effective as a panorama showing less of the sea in the foreground. Well done and TFS. Gerald

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2598 W: 22 N: 4982] (19152)
  • [2008-07-23 3:20]

Hi Tom,
Very nice taken with the port and the beautiful church. Quiet and beautiful place. Excellent light and details.
Best regards,
Charo

Hi Tom
magnifique cliché de cette église, photo pris sans doute à bord d'un bateau, au large, bien cadré et belle luminosité
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

Hi Tom
your note is really interesting and useful for me, especially what happen in 1983 because that is my wors born year, it is look little cloudy but nice picture TFS

Regards
Chirasak

Hi Tom,
the lady is very good placed, all the image is very good dealt.
The boats come full of lobsters with the help of the lady!-:)
TFS
Evangelos

HI Tom
That church please me a lot with its stunning architecture. There is a big part of water in the foreground that goes to the three aligned boats. It makes the picture well balanced. Colours are very good too. Good work!
Best regards
Denis!

Hello Tom, A lovely scene captured in excellent detail & natural colour. The ripples & reflections add to the overall effect but for me it's the colour & clarity. The old church stands in a very prominent position & looking very proud. Loved your detailed & interesting note on it's history.
Well done.
Thanks
Santo

Tom,
This is a very nice shot of this great church with the line of fishing boats in front of it. Your composition is great using a nice angle to create nice depth and detail in the scene. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

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