Monday, March 23, 2009

Basilica of St. Mary


The Basilica of St. Mary on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis was built between 1907 and 1912. It is the first Basilica in the United States and dedicated in 1926 by Pope Pius XI. For more information, visit the Basilica of St. Mary.

15 comments:

  1. Looks really nice, but perhaps not very North American in its style. Maybe it's also your art of photographing?

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  2. en b&w cela rend vraiment très bien. c'est superbe église
    in b&w it is really very beautiful. it is superb church

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  3. I thought I was in Europe when I opened it. Peter's right, not very NA but just stunning.
    V

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  4. you nailed it. Great shot, perfect angle

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  5. Perfect picture for a guide/book!

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  6. Beautiful details on this wonderful Cathedral.

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  7. I like this in B&W. It reminds me of Europe.

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  8. Stunning building with loads of details. Perfect in B&W.

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  9. Looks very European. What a suprise to find a building like that in the US

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  10. Beautiful basilica. The black and white makes it stunning.

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  11. Great shot. The B&W makes it almost spooky.

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  12. Hi Dusty Lens, this is a really good photo well done.From Alex in Scotland.

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  13. Nice one Rob, exposure spot on and composition also.

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  14. I am loving this photo. I took some recently of the Basilica of St. Lawrence in my town, but this one has alot more "character". Very nice.

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  15. One of your best, DL. Beautiful structure and the way you photographed it adds to its beauty.

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