Tuesday, March 16, 2010

St. James the Apostle

St. James the Apostle is an Episcopal church founded in 1858 by the first Episcopal bishop of California.  The building may be the original on the site here in the San Antonio district and is old by Bay Area standards.  It's one of two churches in the neighborhood with tall steeples.  Masses are still offered three times on Sunday, one in Spanish. 
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 5:07 PM
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5 comments:

  1. Louis la VacheMarch 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    In a similar vein is this photo at Birmingham Daily Photo. «Louis» will soon post a short series of older churches on the North Coast.

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  2. Rune EideMarch 17, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    It is nice to see that such buildings are taken well care of. It is part of the local history and culture and thus the background of everyone in the community.

    Thank you for the comment! I used a Canon 40D camera, with a Sigma 17-70mm/2.8 DC lens for the first and third shot, and a Sigma 70mm/2.8 DX Macro for the second. For the first one I also used a polarization filter (thus the colours). I also use RAW-format.

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  3. KcalpeshMarch 17, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    Nice structure and a beautiful shot! Generates a lot of spiritual feeling...

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  4. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaMarch 17, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    Beatiful shot, an very lovely church.
    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  5. James MarkMarch 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Lovely indeed - not many in this style this side of the Pond.

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