An abandoned Church off the Federal Highway on the way to Canberra.
Much to my amazement and delight, this photo reached # 4 in Explore for the day!! This is the highest any photo of mine has made, so thank you all very much for your 'interest'.
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2007 Church 024
This photo was taken on November 10, 2007 in Komungla, New South Wales, AU, using a Canon EOS 20D.
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Jarod_Uses_Film, zseike, Lil [Kristen Elsby], Violentz, and 24 other people added this photo to their favorites.
zseike (55 months ago | reply)
oh I love this!! are you willing to share this place? I'd love to go and have a look!
bruce-p (55 months ago | reply)
Happy to 'share' - not so sure what the farmer might say!!
This is off on the left hand side of the Federal Highway, just a KM or two after it splits from the Hume Highway, going from Sydney to Canberra. The road here is divided, and you do not see this building coming from Canberra - it can only be seen coming from Sydney.
I think the nearest cross road is 'Thornford Road' - but I am not sure (this was the best I could find on Where Is).
There is no direct access from the Highway, as the church is behind a pond and a stream with a deep gully (and of course, barbed wire fences).
After spotting the church, drive along for 500m or so, and there is the entrance to a property and a gate, and enough room to safely park. I parked here (but it is easy driving access onto the property if you want) and then walked through the gate, over the stream (it even had water) for 50m or so, and then 'backwards' against the flow of traffic for 500 m or so to the church.
Lil [Kristen Elsby] (55 months ago | reply)
Lovely work, Bruce. Definitely a stronger image in black and white.
Jess J (55 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful shot!
zseike (55 months ago | reply)
cheers bruce - I might have to go for a drive then :)
Wingdingo (55 months ago | reply)
Nice one Bruce. Like it lots.
Simon Kennedy (spkennedy3000) (55 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Black & White Art Awards -=Post 1, Award 4=-, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Ricardo Chaves Photography (55 months ago | reply)
Great light!
shrillian (55 months ago | reply)
Really lovely image Bruce. That floor is fantastic!
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bruce-p (55 months ago | reply)
@zseki I have added a location on the Flickr map. Do not take the co-ordinates a gospel as the details of the maps for this area are not near good enough a resolution for me to accurately place the spot.
° o + • (55 months ago | reply)
stunning! love the shadow play.. [congrats, seen in Explore]
The Sage of Shadowdale (55 months ago | reply)
Congrats on getting onto the first explore page. :)
Norbs currently has #20 on explore for that day too.
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monkey_pushover_tree (55 months ago | reply)
Yep; nice one Bruce!
carson.a (55 months ago | reply)
I agree with Shrillian: love the undulating floor
Vucko1000 (55 months ago | reply)
well done!
bruce-p (55 months ago | reply)
The undulating floor is from the wombat warrens which they have dug all though the place....
Ekz . (55 months ago | reply)
Que excelente Foto! esta foto esta nominada
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bobtravis (52 months ago | reply)
Striking! What a find.... Wonderful image!
.Ludwig. (51 months ago | reply)
Fantastic use of light and shadow.
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Deep Shadows & Brilliant Highlights, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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SHIELDS FL (51 months ago | reply)
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Wonderful play of shadow and light!
Tiffibunny (51 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shadows and light.
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vilma_ (43 months ago | reply)
Wow, this is an awesome shot. I am from Canberra, and will definitely have to check this place out!