Eternity -St Michael the Archangel Chapel (commenced in 1886) - HDR Series
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The doors of the St Michael the Archangel Chapel (commenced in 1886) .
Rookwood Necropolis, at 283 hectares (700 acres), is one of the largest burial grounds in the world and one of Australia’s oldest cemeteries. It has been in continual use since it was established in 1868 and over 800,000 people have been interred within the grounds. The headstones and monuments reflect the history of the colony Of New South Wales and the development of the city of Sydney. The heritage values of the cemetery are protected by an act of Parliament.
The original 81 hectare (200 acre) heritage area, located in the north western corner of the Necropolis, is subject to a Permanent Conservation Order and represents the largest and one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian public cemetery anywhere in the world. Rookwood was originally designed in the grand gardenesque style, fashionable in the mid to late 19th Century. The brick gutters which defined the ornate landscaping can still be seen, together with the highly decorative monuments and other features including the chapel of St Michael the Archangel and the Serpentine Canal with its elegant ponds, bridges and urns. These were set in formal gardens with rest houses to cater for mourners and visitors
This shot was the result of a Sydney group meetup on Saturday 14th June, the site definitely has a feel to it. Ive never seen so many black crows . The site definitely has an atmosphere with graves dating back to the early days of the colony.. In its day there was a rail service with a special funeral train that left from a purpose built station at Sydney’s Central Railway station.
Unfortunately the special platforms at Rookwood being demolished, but the “Mortuary STation” still exists at Central Station.
you can get an idea what these stations looked like at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regents_Street_railway_station,_Sydney
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Tom Broderick IPA, 4 months ago
love the colour. tom
HELUA, 4 months ago
After reading your informative text I appreciate this beautiful portal even more ! Thanks, Philip, very nice work !!!
barnsis, 4 months ago
Beautiful arch door and decorative hinge plates, the history is very interesting.
RMonroe, 4 months ago
The doors to this chapel are so inviting and welcoming…Beautiful Image:)
Keith Richardson, 4 months ago
Sydney is all the richer for your shutter-finger Philip. The early iron-worker must have had such fun with this project, creating so many swirls and shapes. Great photo! Keith.
Philip Johnson in reply to Keith Richardson’s comment, 4 months ago
there are another set at the other end but somebody ruined them by installing a lockwood padlock eek
solareclips, 4 months ago
Beautiful color!!!! What a great door!!!! =)
Crispin Gardn..., 4 months ago
Lovely colour Philip.
GlennB, 4 months ago
nicely done – really nice image!!
kaha, 4 months ago
makes me want to go visit it..wow this really draws you in. very beautiful..will there be more?
Sean Farragher, 4 months ago
lovely work
Stormygirl, 4 months ago
Very beautiful
Jamaboop, 4 months ago
This is really eye catching. Great job!!
Philip Golan, 4 months ago
Great colour mate.
Dave Law, 4 months ago
Beautiful capture Philip.
Philip Johnson, 4 months ago
This shot was the result of a Sydney group meetup on Saturday 14th June, the site definitely has a feel to it. Ive never seen so many black crows . The site definitely has an atmosphere with graves dating back to the early days of the colony.. In its day there was a rail service with a special funeral train that left from a purpose built station at Sydney’s Central Railway station.
Unfortunately the special platforms at Rookwood being demolished, but the “Mortuary STation” still exists at Central Station.
Neophytos, 4 months ago
Good colours and history to much Philip !!
George Lenz, 4 months ago
very nicely done
Carol Lirette, 4 months ago
fantastic image! beautiful colors! good work!
tomg, 4 months ago
Comes out well in HDR …
Lam Tran, 4 months ago
Excellent capture my friend! Lovely architectural detail!
unlimitedmind, 4 months ago
this is some kind of wonderful, excellent capture!
wiccanrider, 4 months ago
Another gtreat photo Philip the colour of the door and contrasting iron work is so impressive
Andrei Yngve S..., 3 months ago
beautiful capture of the church doors, right timing. How do you find your D300?
genevieve m, 3 months ago
this looks fantastic, gothic but full of colour and light!
DouglasBlack, 3 months ago
Beautiful doorway. Such beautiful workmanship, paying attention to every detail
Maria Murphy, 2 months ago
MY FAV,ARCHANGEL. GREAT WORK !!!
Bev Woodman, 19 days ago
Magnificent!!!
Philip Johnson in reply to Bev Woodman’s comment, 19 days ago
thanks Bev , this was taken at the Sydney Group Meetup, would love to get inside for some photography. Stunning doors and the HDR did it well
pattihaskins, 10 days ago
Ohoo!! I almost missed this one , I have been caught up in the landscapes. What eye candy! I am bouncing around all the color and detail. Lovely!
Moira McClaren, 9 days ago
I have not seen these doors for a long time and they once again caught my eye in your stunning work…took me right back to living in Sydney!
Sharon Davey, 9 days ago
WOW love the colors and structure in this image BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!!!!!!
Diane Rodriguez, 8 days ago
OH My, Lovely capture. Great Cathedral style doorway and the colors and texture and composition.
Superb. FAV
termite, 7 days ago
love the door