Camera Talk

Checking out another lens that’s been around here for a while without any use. Mounted on a Nikon N90s that was loaded with Kodak Ektar 100. I forgot to check all the camera settings, and didn’t notice the ISO was set on 400 instead of DX. Lots of underexposure, but lots of saturation too. I’m thinking of shooting it at 160 or 200 from now on.

Gravel Hill Baptist is one of those little country churches that have gone by the wayside with the advent of the mega-church concept. Folks that won’t go two blocks out of their way to shop at a particular store because it’s too inconvenient will drive for miles to get to one of those huge temples. But somebody is at least keeping the property up at GHB.


Gravel Hill Baptist Church by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Zoom range of the lens

Gravel Hill Baptist Church by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Somewhat imposing view for such a small church

Gravel Hill Baptist Church by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Unfortunate contrail smear in the sky

Gravel Hill Baptist Church by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Cornerstone

Gravel Hill Baptist Church by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Some backlighting

Farm Gate by P F McFarland, on Flickr


High tension wires replacement

Guard Poles by P F McFarland, on Flickr

PF

Great series, Phil. That church is still standing foursquare on that fine site and you've documented it well. There's an important story there that shouldn't be forgotten and the photos do their part in telling it.

Ah, the venerable kit lens. Not a great lens, not a horrible lens.

I do like the saturation of the colors. The church cuts an imposing figure, standing at the top of that hill, all by itself. Maybe that was the intent of those who built it -- for you to feel somewhat intimidated by the church and therefore, God.