Annunciation Byzantine Church, Homer Glen, IL

gnagel · Apr 19, 2019

It was cold and rainy yesterday, so I visited an interior space located just a couple of miles from my home. This is the Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, Illinois.

The priest leaves this church open all the time...and it is often unattended. When I entered the church, I was the only one on the grounds. After shooting for 30 minutes or so, I noticed that the lights were dimming. The priest had entered the sanctuary and turned off the lights--not knowing I was there.

When he saw me, he started apologizing for turning off the lights! He then asked me exactly how bright I wanted the chandeliers as he could adjust the dimmer (I didn't have access to that area).

The amazing thing about this interior is that this priest painted the entire space. Every inch of this church is covered with artwork...including the entire ceiling. And, he did it all himself!

In addition to the photographs I captured yesterday, I have included a couple of the exterior from prior visits:

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Thanks for looking...
Glenn

CherylL · Apr 19, 2019

Beautiful images. Talented priest to paint all of the artwork. You have captured it beautifully.

gnagel · Apr 19, 2019

CherylL said:
Beautiful images. Talented priest to paint all of the artwork. You have captured it beautifully.

Thanks Cheryl...I appreciate it.

Glenn

Ysarex · Apr 19, 2019

Wonderful, thanks!

Joe

enezdez · Apr 19, 2019

Very nice set 4th is my fav....

Did you use a Fisheye?

Tropicalmemories · Apr 19, 2019

Wow! The interior artwork is amazing.

Great shots, not easy to get good color indoors.

Derrel · Apr 19, 2019

"The amazing thing about this interior is that this priest painted the entire space. Every inch of this church is covered with artwork...including the entire ceiling. And, he did it all himself!"

Wow! Amazingly talented.

gnagel · Apr 20, 2019

Ysarex said:
Wonderful, thanks!

Thanks Joe

enezdez said:
Very nice set 4th is my fav....

Did you use a Fisheye?

Thanks...yes, I used the Sigma 15mm fisheye lens for #2, #4, #6 and #10.

Tropicalmemories said:
Wow! The interior artwork is amazing.

Great shots, not easy to get good color indoors.

Thank you...I certainly wasn't tempted to convert these to B&W!

Derrel said:
"The amazing thing about this interior is that this priest painted the entire space. Every inch of this church is covered with artwork...including the entire ceiling. And, he did it all himself!"

Wow! Amazingly talented.

I subsequently learned that the priest had a few "assistants"...per the church's website. But, it's my understanding that he was the one who did all of the actual painting.

Glenn