St. Matthew's Church - Cigel, Slovakia

Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 30 March 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

The colored version of a black and white image posted on March 16. The tree is a 600-year-old linden. Churches have stood on the site for longer than the tree.

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Comments (36)

angel from Iran

like a dream:)

30 Mar 2008 6:42am

@angel: Many thanks.

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

Nice shot :)

30 Mar 2008 7:56am

@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.

Rags from Plano, United States

This shot is very appropriate for sunday.

30 Mar 2008 8:10am

@Rags: True. That's why I have it. Thank you, Rags.

rain girl from Delhi, India

nice.. but i like the tree more than the church..

30 Mar 2008 8:19am

@rain girl: Thank you, rain girl.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

A wonderful image!

30 Mar 2008 8:36am

@Craig: Many thanks, Craig.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Beautiful colors. Like it in color.

30 Mar 2008 9:16am

@Ina: Thank you, Ina.

givethemhell from Germany

I am fascinated by the 600-year-old tree, whether in color or in black and white.

30 Mar 2008 9:53am

@givethemhell: Me too. Thank you, Eva.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I can taste the history, such a stunning photo you took Michael :)

30 Mar 2008 10:01am

@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. Your view is much appreciated.

Betty from United States

Wonderful composition! The tree is fascinating.

30 Mar 2008 10:06am

@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.

Tracey from Baltimore, United States

I love the balanced composition and the red tiled roof against the blue sky. I wish I could see the very tippy top of the roof though!

30 Mar 2008 11:39am

@Tracey: True enough. A trade-off with a number of other factors. Thanks, Tracey.

Chris from South Jersey, United States

Beautiful image in color - the roof contrasts nicely against the sky and the tree balances nicely against the church. That fence really grounds the image nicely as well....

30 Mar 2008 12:22pm

@Chris: Thank you, Chris. I appreciate your thoughtful analysis.

Satrajit from Delhi, India

Awesome...as usual..

30 Mar 2008 1:37pm

@Satrajit: Thank you, Satrajit. I appreciate that.

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

nice shot

30 Mar 2008 1:48pm

@Teresa Durães: Thank you.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Most beautiful in colours! I favour it over the B&W because it looks alive!

30 Mar 2008 1:51pm

@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. I like both. But Marta favors the color version as well.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

A beautiful capture, Michael ... crisp detail throughout the shot!

30 Mar 2008 2:49pm

@Ron: Thank you, Ron. I appreciate that.

Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran

The cool capture has been very well processed.

30 Mar 2008 4:16pm

@Behrooz Sangani: Thank you, Behrooz.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

That is an impressive tree and a beautiful church, I think both are more evident in this colour version. A great shot Michael.

30 Mar 2008 4:18pm

@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. I appreciate your opinion.

Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States

A very nice view of this old tree and nice contrast with the church.

30 Mar 2008 4:22pm

@Oswegan: Thank you, Oswegan.

yiannis krikis from Greece

very nice view

30 Mar 2008 5:41pm

@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.

e. from New York, NY, United States

Beautiful. :) We got to see it in all of its colored glory.

30 Mar 2008 7:05pm

@e.: Thanks, e. I appreciate that.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Je préfère celle-ci en couleur( c'est plus ma sensibilité !!) mais celle en N&B était peut-être un peu plus contrastée.

30 Mar 2008 7:43pm

@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup, Evelyn.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Nice to see the coloured version Michael. Nonetheless the B&W one is more impressive!

30 Mar 2008 7:50pm

@standley: Thank you, Standley. It is interesting how the preference is perhaps equally split.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada

I am more inclined to the color version, just my opinion...

30 Mar 2008 8:10pm

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: It really is just taste. And I've found my preference for one version or another can differ depending on mood or even time of day. Thank you, Wolfgang.

vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada

You're right to go around those old fellows, they have alot to show!
Nice shot in color.

vu@granby - Gilles Martineau

30 Mar 2008 8:23pm

@vu@granby: Thanks you, Gilles.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Lovely composition here and good use of a limited palette of color . .

30 Mar 2008 8:40pm

@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you, Ronnie.

danthro from Suburbia, United States

excellent shot. i love how you captured the light in this. also like the detail, sharpness and beautiful bright colors.

30 Mar 2008 8:45pm

@danthro: That's a great comment. Thank you.

Brites from Povoa de Santa Iria, Portugal

Very well composed!

30 Mar 2008 10:06pm

@Brites: Thank you, Brites.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

You know, I think it works better in the colour version. Wonderful either way. That tree, though, is really incredible.

30 Mar 2008 10:12pm

@amy: Thank you, Amy.

Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada

Très beau ! Cet arbre est fascinant. Bravo :o)

30 Mar 2008 11:15pm

@Suzanne Labbé: Merci, Suzanne.

Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal

An old church, a fence and a tree. This is a scenery full of charm and sweet melancholy.

30 Mar 2008 11:24pm

@Graça B.: A nice comment. thank you.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Very scenic in color as in BW.

31 Mar 2008 1:20am

@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF.

James from Canada

Excellent lighting, and nice composition. I really like the crisp detail on the brickwork as well.

31 Mar 2008 1:39am

@James: Thank you, James.

Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States

The first thing I noticed was the light, but then I noticed the detail and texture...wow! Fantastically framed...love the iron fence...picture perfect. It's as though it wanted its picture taken. Brilliant job!

31 Mar 2008 12:56pm

@Melissa W.: Many thanks, Melissa. That's an excellent uplifting comment.