One of my peeves with current TV ads is that they flit the product name so quickly or with such bad lighting, size, etc. that it's impossible to even know what it is they are advertising. (I want to know so I can NOT buy it.) One of the worst is that ad for some sort of crisps that just shows 2 plastic bags, one blue and one red, with no logo or writing. How is one supposed to know what it is?

A really nice swan shot.

A very fine depiction of a hallowed place.

A most interesting set--just lovely.

Somewhat unusual barn, low and wide. Well done.

Nicely done.

A very cut pup. Nice photo, too.

Just beautiful!

Nice. Loved the beaver.

Thank you very much. It was a nice town to visit.

FWIW, I think the statue pictured is of Saint Christopher with the Christ child on his shoulder. It is very similar to one found in the Lutheran Church in Warnemünde, Germany (a set I just published).

Don Z, I'm pleased you checked out this set, too. You're welcome, and thanks for the nice comments.

KTJohnson, thanks for the nice comments. I agree that it is difficult to get a nice photo of the whole cathedral. I'm pleased you enjoyed my photos, especially those of the "attic".

Hi, donziska! I don't recall having seen you before--thanks for coming and the very complimentary comments. You're welcome--I like to share.

Warnemünde, Germany – the Lutheran Church

In 2008 I took a cruise of the Baltic Sea that visited a number of ports. One of those was the city of Warnemünde, Germany. While there I walked through the city and encountered the old Lutheran Church there. This brick neo-Gothic building has stood in the town center since 1866. Being located in a seaport, there is a naval presence in the church, including a couple of hanging ship models. The carved wooden Altar dates from around 1475, as does the wooden statue of Saint Christopher carrying the infant Christ on his shoulder. There is also a fine organ, built in 1975 by the Voigt company and contains 1587 pipes; I was privileged to hear a short concert during my visit. Also on display is the works of an old tower clock from the former church building—it is more than 300 years old.

Exterior views

Baltic2008_454 by David Casteel, on Flickr


Baltic2008_457 by David Casteel, on Flickr


Baltic2008_472 by David Casteel, on Flickr


Baltic2008_487 by David Casteel, on Flickr

Interior views

Baltic2008_458 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Apse)


Baltic2008_459 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Organ)


Baltic2008_468 by David Casteel, on Flickr


Baltic2008_460 by David Casteel, on Flickr (one of the ships)


Baltic2008_462 by David Casteel, on Flickr (Saint Christopher with Christ child)


Baltic2008_463 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Altar)


Baltic2008_465 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the old clock works)

I sent you a PM. My dad worked at the Willow Run aircraft plant building B-24 bombers during WWII, later ran a gas station/garage on 7 Mile Rd, and was a Milkman for Wilson Dairy.