November 2, 2009

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

I have very little information on this Cathedral but sure is a good subject to photograph and this is my first try on HDR Photography, so let me know what you think.

The first church was built in 1851 and the site on which it was built was brought from a French Catholic and a Widow of English Commander for the sum of Rs 1,000/- after about 50 years the cross from the tower of the old church fell and it was considered an outward sign to build a new church. The construction of this current church began in 1911 and was opened on May 26th 1932


Was lucky enough to take a few pictures of the interiors too... not many people were around when i visited.


17 comments:

  1. Anything spiritually inclined is always so welcome! The first one's an HDR graphic? Marvellous shot since you go the whole structure....

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  2. Thanks Kalpesh, ya the first 2 are HDR Images

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  3. Oh, wow! What an awesome place!! Your captures are absolutely stunning as always, Sam! What a great visit for the day! Glad you got some interior shots as well.

    Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  4. What a vibrant blue --A beautiful place and you captured it well .

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  5. Great HDR pictures, very well done. I like the interior of the cathedral too.

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  6. Ohhh... I am wordless about your photos Anthony, so nice,so powerfull, so colourfull. YES, me like a lot :-)

    I am not good at HDR photo at all, but I just love to watch of course.

    Loke your night pictures a lot, know taking photos in the night and dark is very very difficoult.

    Hugs from Anne in Norway, and please come back visiting.

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  7. I'm impressed! Very good!

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  8. What a great building. Wonderful pictures.

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  9. Great job. The facade is so awe-inspiring.

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  10. I think you did a great job with HDR. It looks just right - not overdone to my eyes. I like the history that you write to help us learn more about your world. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Wonderful old church and so huge. The interior is just wonderful.

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  12. Thank you all for your wonderful comments :)

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  13. What a magnificent church Sam. your images are amazing.

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  14. I am Proud to be a Parishoner of St Francis Xavier Cathedral Thanks To Fr Solomon who has taken the initiative to renovate the church

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