Window of the Randolph Street Methodist Church.I can find out very little about this church, other than that it was built in 1892, and suffered a fire in 1929 (according to my copy of "The Architecture of Historic Lexington" by Lyle and Simpson). Like many Methodist churches I have seen, it does not have a spire, but rather a bell tower, which can be seen (from a distance) here.
This graceful window faces the street, and is surrounded by some simple yet imaginative brickwork (of a beautiful, rich orange-red), which makes for nice shadow lines.
12 comments:
This is a really nice photo! I like the composition a lot.
For obvious reasons you cannot find any 12th century churches around, but each epoch is of interest! I guess that this one is quite typical for the period and the region! Nice shot!
It's a beautiful window and your perspective makes it look even more magnificent!
It's beautiful MK! I love your perspective on Lexington, gorgeous red brick buildings against a brilliant blue sky!
Nice color combination!
Quite a beautiful window!
The dappling of shadow is so delicate, MKH. I am not a fan of red-brick (well the red brick we have here in Australia) but you make it appear very attractive.
Beautiful! Lovely building and composition. I enjoyed reading your obsverations too.
HAPPY NY:)
I agree with Tanya, I can't get enough of the red brick against the blue sky.
Lots of detail when enlarged. A good choice for a Sunday photo in January.
I like the warm sunshine on the wall a lot!
Thank you for your comments, everyone! I've been a little afraid of becoming boring with the red brick/blue sky combination, but what can I do? It's a large part of what we've got. But, if it's not what you've got, maybe it's still interesting to see.
Peter -- 12th C. churches we have not! (Alas.) Though I did close my eyes and try to imagine life in the 12th century around here. The architecture would have been somewhat different then.
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