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
love the colour. tom
HELUA
After reading your informative text I appreciate this beautiful portal even more ! Thanks, Philip, very nice work !!!
barnsis
Beautiful arch door and decorative hinge plates, the history is very interesting.
RMonroe
The doors to this chapel are so inviting and welcoming…Beautiful Image:)
Keith Richardson
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 replied
there are another set at the other end but somebody ruined them by installing a lockwood padlock eek
solareclips~Ju...
Beautiful color!!!! What a great door!!!! =)
Crispin Gardn...
Lovely colour Philip.
GlennB
nicely done – really nice image!!
kaha
makes me want to go visit it..wow this really draws you in. very beautiful..will there be more?
Sean Farragher
lovely work
Stormygirl
Very beautiful
Jamaboop
This is really eye catching. Great job!!
Philip Golan
Great colour mate.
Dave Law
Beautiful capture Philip.
Philip Johnson
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
Good colours and history to much Philip !!
George Lenz
very nicely done
Carol Lirette
fantastic image! beautiful colors! good work!
Tom Gomez
Comes out well in HDR …
Lam Tran
Excellent capture my friend! Lovely architectural detail!
unlimitedmind
this is some kind of wonderful, excellent capture!
wiccanrider
Another gtreat photo Philip the colour of the door and contrasting iron work is so impressive
Yngve Andrei S...
beautiful capture of the church doors, right timing. How do you find your D300?
genevievem
this looks fantastic, gothic but full of colour and light!
DouglasBlack
Beautiful doorway. Such beautiful workmanship, paying attention to every detail
Maria Murphy
MY FAV,ARCHANGEL. GREAT WORK !!!
Bev Woodman
Magnificent!!!
Philip Johnson replied
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
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
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
WOW love the colors and structure in this image BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!!!!!!
Diane Rodriguez
OH My, Lovely capture. Great Cathedral style doorway and the colors and texture and composition.
Superb. FAV
Leanne Inwood
love the door
CraigsMom
This is GLORIOUSLY beautiful!!!!
i l d i l a z...
Awesome image Philip,yo get my vote in the Church Doors challenge!
Bev Woodman
CONGRATULATIONS Philip on taking out the Challenge in the Historic Churches group with this shot. Great work and beautiful image.
Catherine Veal
Congratulations to you Philip on your win. Well deserved.x
Evita
Congratulations on you win!! awesome image!! :D
skyhorse
well, being rather fond of Archangel Michael, I had to fav the door of his chapel – after all, this is a lovely capture of a beautiful entranceway
catherine walker
wow..I love this..one day I’ll have a similar door on my entrance to my studio..hha!!
I’m dreaming of course..
wonderful photo!!!!
Tama Blough
Deborah Austin
The colors really caught my eye. The ironwork is divine. A great shot.
JeffeeArt4u 6 days ago
I wish I could view the gardens! Nice history and makes a great print!