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Salvation?
Salvation?
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Challenge: Destinations (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Sedona
Date: Sep 17, 2005
Aperture: F11
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Emotive, Landscape
Date Uploaded: Sep 18, 2005

 From the Sedona Drive Tours WEB Site:

In 1932 Marguerite Brunswig Staude, an Oak Creek resident, artist and rancher had a reoccurring vision of a cross on the newly completed Empire State Building in New York. The cross became a recurring theme in her life during the next 25 years. She felt inspired to get the assistance of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and to build a skyscraper cathedral in Europe. When World War II Broke out, they cancelled their plans. Finally in 1955, her dream was realized with the building of the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona. As you drive up Chapel Road you will see this unique structure on your left. Construction was not an easy task in this location. The Chapel is 250 feet high and emerges from a 1,000-foot wall. It seems to be suspended into the blue sky and clouds. The red rock cross can be seen from miles around Sedona. The Chapel was the first contemporary structure built as a Catholic Church.

The American Institute of Architects gave it “The Award of Honor” in 1957. In Marguerite’s words, “Though Catholic in faith, as a work of art the Chapel has a universal appeal. Its doors will ever be open to one and all, regardless of creed, that God may come to life in the souls of all men and be a living reality.” Inside the chapel, the view is breathtaking. Many visitors say that they are filled with a feeling of serenity and peace here. Making a pilgrimage to the Chapel, some say that they see visions as they gaze into the horizon. This is a great place to rest for a while.


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Nikon D3
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon
 09/25/2005 03:13:08 PM
Great location and I like the colors
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Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 09/25/2005 04:56:06 AM
nice perspective, maybe it would benefit from a tighter crop.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/24/2005 10:19:59 PM
Sedona! Been here, but never photographed it. Nice destination, the ultimate one.
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS
 09/24/2005 03:16:32 AM
Lovely lighting. Like the brilliant blue sky.
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Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 09/22/2005 10:04:05 PM
Sedona. I loved this place when I went there. The view form the church is amazing.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 09/22/2005 07:35:46 AM
amazing frame, i really like it
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
 09/21/2005 12:44:32 PM
Nice bright vivid colors. The structure within the rocks is interesting, but in some ways (for me) it detracts from the beauty of this place.
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Canon EOS-30D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 09/20/2005 02:52:04 PM
Great shot. I love the vibrant colors and the clarity of the image. Great use of the "rule of thirds".
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 09/19/2005 11:03:09 AM
wow, is that seriously built into the mountain?
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