The Convent, Daylesford, Melbourne, Australia. Nikon D90, 18-105mm kit lens.
This 19th Century Victorian mansion was built in the 1860’s as the private residence for the Gold Commissioner, the building was purchased by the Catholic Church in the 1880’s and was a convent and boarding school for nearly 100 years. Left in disrepair, the site was purchased by artist Tina Banitska in 1989. Over the past 15 years she has tirelessly and meticulously restored the building and grounds, highlighting its original splendour and combining aspects of contemporary architecture and art into the fabric of the building.
Featured in Christian Churches group July 2010. Finalist in Arches challenge.
Beautiful capture! I love the lighting and the tones, and the way you captured the stained glass windows. Neat story about the artist refurbishing the place. Looks like a real labor of love.
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Beautiful capture!
I love the lighting and the tones, and the way you captured the stained glass windows. Neat story about the artist refurbishing the place. Looks like a real labor of love.
Such a beautiful place! Great capture!
It’s an amazing building – great capture!
Stunning & with great notes.
Very interesting.
Congratulations on your feature! Beautiful shot!
Well taken, very good lighting too.
Congrats on your feature. Nicely captured
Lovely work Mia, congratulations on the feature
Thanks so much Georgie!!!
– Edge-of-dreams
absolutely beautiful. an incredible shot….the light is magical!
Thanks so much Michael!!!
– Edge-of-dreams