Basilica of St. Josaphat

© Leslie McLain

Basilica of St. Josaphat

Uploaded: November 04, 2010 16:53:11

Description


One of my favorite things to photograph are the beautiful churches built by the Polish immigrants in the early part of the twentieth century. Thanks again to Ellen for taking me to this beautiful church in Milwaukee.

Exif: F Number: 11.3, ExposureTime: 200000/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 12.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Dianna Murphy November 04, 2010

So beautiful, perfectly composed. #1324100

Tammy Espino November 04, 2010

Gorgeous capture of this awesome church!! #9015026

Sam Britt November 04, 2010

Terrific perspective, detail & lighting. Such a beautiful church! #9015119

Ellen Hodges November 05, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous capture, Leslie!! You did this beautiful church perfect justice!!! #9015397

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 05, 2010

Gorgeous image, Leslie! Beautiful details, color, and POV. #9015774

Julie Burnett November 05, 2010

Gorgeous rich glowing color, awesome POV, simply amazing, Leslie!! #9015871

Val Feldman level-classic November 05, 2010

I've never seen anything quite like this Leslie - so stunningly beautiful! The details, colors and rich warm tones are outstandingly captured and your pov is perfect to showcase the soaring, gorgeous architecture...excellent work! #9016015

Debra R. Harder November 08, 2010

Holy Moly, Leslie!! This is STUNNING!! AWESOME POV, lighting, colors, details...a winner in my book! Deb #9021193

Phyllis H. Burchett December 13, 2010

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Leslie! #9097728

Carol L. Fowler December 13, 2010

Big Congrats! #9098224

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 13, 2010

Stunning finalist, Leslie!

Congratulations!
Debby #9098742

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010

An amazing image, Leslie...congratulations on your finalist! #9099305

Ellen Hodges December 13, 2010

Huge congrats and very best luck with this absolutely fantastic finalist, Leslie!!! #9099669

Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2010

I thought I had commented on this earlier, Leslie...but apparently not. It is another of your exquisite interior captures. Marvelous POV - The detail and clarity are awesome. CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9100092

Debra R. Harder December 13, 2010

A GOLD winner in my book, Leslie! Huge congratulations on another BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #9100192

December 13, 2010

Beautiful detail #9100214

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 13, 2010

Congrats on this stunning finalist, Leslie! #9100301

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9100936

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ...!

UB. #9101499

Jessica Jenney December 14, 2010

Cogratulations, Leslie on your fabulous finalist! #9101616

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 14, 2010

Congratulations, Leslie, on your stunning finalist! #9101776

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 14, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist! This is gorgeous Leslie! #9102808

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 14, 2010

Incredible finalists, Leslie! :-) k #9103622

Jessica Jenney December 15, 2010

Congratulations, Leslie on your gorgeous win! #9105195

Michele Peterson level-classic December 15, 2010

Congratulations on your gold!! Very beautiful image and so well deserving of the win! #9105464

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 15, 2010

Congrats on your stunning win, Leslie! #9105574

Debra R. Harder December 15, 2010

WTG, Leslie! This is a STUNNING image!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER! Deb #9105620

Rona L. Schwarz December 15, 2010

FANTASTIC, Leslie! I am so happy to see this well-deserved Winner! Definitely a favorite of mine! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! #9105725

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 15, 2010

Awesome shot....Congratulations!!!! :) #9105931

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict December 15, 2010

Congratulations Leslie on your Win!


Dominick #9105998

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 15, 2010

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome win!

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Tammy Espino December 15, 2010

Big congrats on your win :) #9106551

Freddy Bland December 15, 2010

Outstanding capture and outstanding win, Leslie! Many congratulations to you!!!! #9106586

Val Feldman level-classic December 15, 2010

Incredibly beautiful. So very happy to see this one with Gold attached, Leslie! Huge congratulations to you! #9106595

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 15, 2010

Congratulations, Leslie, on your win! #9106614

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 15, 2010

STUNNING image Leslie, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #9106717

Jeana Clark December 15, 2010


A Fantastic and Well Deserved WIN!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE!!!!!

~J~ #9106830

Patti Coblentz December 15, 2010

Congratulationson your amazing winner, Leslie...spectacular image! #9106962

Phyllis H. Burchett December 15, 2010

BIG congrats Leslie on this gorgeous winner!!! #9106988

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 15, 2010

Congratulations, Leslie! A gorgeous win! #9107061

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe December 15, 2010

This is so beautiful ... congratulations! #9107190

Ellen Hodges December 15, 2010

Huge congrats on a fabulous win, Leslie!! Very awesome and well deserved!!! #9107243

Daniella Puente December 15, 2010

This is one of the most detailed inside photos I've seen Leslie, congrats on this amazing capture! #9107426

Sam Britt December 15, 2010

Big Congratulations on this terrific second place winner, Leslie! #9107653

Katarina Mansson December 15, 2010

Congratulations on your eautiful winner Leslie! #9108062

Naomi Weiser December 15, 2010

congrats! the colors and lighting are wonderful! #9108080

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 16, 2010

This is just gorgeous! Congratulations on your spectacular winner, Leslie! #9108341

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 16, 2010

Congratulations #9108689

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 16, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ on getting Golden, Leslie. WTG!

UB. #9109189

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this fantastic win, Leslie! :-) k #9109474

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible Winner, Leslie! WTG! #9109529

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 16, 2010

Wow - gorgeous church! Big congrats on your outstanding second place win Leslie! #9109938

Irene Colling level-classic December 16, 2010

The color and your presentation of the glorious church is outstanding.

Congratulations on your winning image Leslie. #9110313

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 17, 2010

It blows my mind to imagen the work that went into building this majestic piece of art! Gorgeous presentation Leslie and congratulations on your gold badge!

Merry Christmas! #9110446

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 17, 2010

What an amazing capture Leslie! Big congratulations on this Gold Winner!

jo ann c. #9111146

Datha Y. Thompson December 17, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS!!! OUTSTANDING Leslie!!!
WTG :) #9112144

Michael Umbreit December 18, 2010

Leslie - Congratulations!! - Mike #9112706

Marcel J. Fernandez December 18, 2010

Beautiful color and comp. not to mention a great exposure in difficult lighting. Congratulations, Leslie on your excellent Winning image. #9113446

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 21, 2010

Congratulations on your win Leslie!!! I'm very happy for you, just beautiful!!! #9118191

David M. Montero January 04, 2011

Please forgive my tardiness Leslie. Congratulations on your winning selection. Another superb capture expertly done and well deserved. Have a great year! #9142621

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 20, 2016

Huge congrats on your beautiful POTD, Leslie! #11486717

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 20, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS Leslie, this is STUNNING!!! <>< #11486735

Val Feldman level-classic June 20, 2016

So beautiful, Leslie...can easily see why photographing these amazing churches is a favorite of yours to do - and you do them so well! :) :) Congrats on your well-deserved collection of Golds on this one! #11486759

Gayle Lucci June 20, 2016

So beautifully photographed down to the last detail! Congrats on POD, Leslie! Ellen would be so proud! Gayle #11486783

Gayle Lucci June 20, 2016

So beautifully photographed down to the last detail! Congrats on POD, Leslie! Ellen would be so proud! Gayle #11486784

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 20, 2016

Congratulations, Leslie, on this beautiful POTD and on all the previously awarded Gold....Cheers!!! =^..^= #11486786

Ann Lyssenko level-classic June 20, 2016

Congrats Leslie on this POTD! I can't look at any of my church images, or yours, without a ping in my heart reminding me of Ellen! Ann #11486794

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 20, 2016

Congratulations on your POTD and other fine gold badges! #11486805

Lydia Williams level-classic June 21, 2016

Gorgeous Leslie, and Congratualtions on your goldens! #11486884

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2016

Congrats again on your many well deserved wins and today on your "Inspiration of the Week" Win Leslie! #11488079

Nadia Paul June 25, 2016

Congrats on your triple gold Leslie - stunning! #11488283

Paula Showen June 25, 2016

Absolutely stunning! Beautiful work capturing all of the amazing colors and lighting! Congraulations on all of your gold awards!!! #11488352

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