Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

These photos were taken of, and in, the Holy Cross Church in Manhattan. What appears to be smoke in the first two images is actually condensation rising from manhole covers in the street. C&C welcomed. 8-)

"Holy Cross Church is a Roman Catholic church located at 329 West 42nd St in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, near Times Square and across the street from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

The Holy Cross Parish was established in 1852. In 1854, a new building was constructed and dedicated, but lightning struck this second structure in 1867, and the ensuing fire severely damaged it. The current church was constructed to a design by Henry Engelbert and completed in 1870. It is notable as the oldest building on 42nd Street.

Since 1900, Holy Cross Church has worked with politicians, police and community groups to combat poverty, crime and drugs in the neighborhood. The parish is especially associated with the popular ministry of the Reverend Francis P. Duffy."
Above from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Cross_Church_(New_York_City)

Church of the Holy Cross homepage: http://www.holycrossnyc.com/
Francis P. Duffy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_P._Duffy

#1 ISO 640, 48mm, f/6.3, 1/160


#2 ISO 640, 32mm, f/4.2, 1/30


#3 ISO 640, 24mm, f/4.5, 1/60 flash


#4 ISO 640, 24mm, f/4.5, 1/60 flash


#5 ISO 3200, 18mm, f/4, 1/60

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

How neat...great shots and history!

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Thanks for taking a look and commenting Rlaugh. 8-)

Karl P Loc: Leigh NW UK

Hi Bmac

The second image appears to be leaning backwards - was this taken close up?

What I would say though is that with the "blurb" the shots are fantastic
I particularly like the shot of the whole isle and chancel of the church, it ha a lovely warm feel to it

Many thanks for sharing this

Best wishes

Karl

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Thank you Karl, glad you enjoyed the photos and the blurb. Yes, that second image was taken close up at 35mm. It's more of a record shot than anything else. 8-)

fotkaman Loc: Earth

I like the last one the most! :)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Thanks for taking a look and commenting Fotkaman. 8-)

fotkaman Loc: Earth

My pleasure, I never really noticed the links as your signature quotes until now! :idea:

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Good, I can share some photos with you now and hopefully you will enjoy some. 8-)

fotkaman Loc: Earth

Great idea! What would you think is the best way of doing that?

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

I will add you to my buddy list and check out your threads, you can do the same with me if you wish. 8-)

fotkaman Loc: Earth

Absolutely! I like that idea very much, have no mercy!:thumbup: