architecture,  Church

A Way to Escape

Incoming Light
Incoming Light

“It was a strange feeling going into a church I did not know for a service that I did not really believe in, but once inside I couldn’t help a feeling of warmth and security. Outside there were wars and road accidents and murders, striptease clubs and battered babies and frayed tempers and unhappy marriages and people contemplating suicide and bad jokes, but once in St. Martin’s there was peace. Surely people go to church not to involve themselves in the world’s problems but to escape from them.” ― Michael Palin,

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

5 Comments

  • Cedric Canard

    I’ve always appreciated Michael Palin’s point of view. I don’t know if that is actually why people go to church but it is certainly a good reason to enter just about any place of worship.

    The clarity of your shot and the highlights off the top of the backrests makes for a beautiful image Monte and it evokes an appropriately peaceful feeling too.

    • Monte Stevens

      While spending quiet time at this church I noticed the light coming in through the skylight that is directly in the center or the church. Loved the light so took a few images. Thank you!

  • Earl

    Church benches, very similar to these, were a definite part of my environment growing up — every Sunday, homecomings, revivals and other special occasions. Attending church wasn’t an option and there were few excuses that would surface to get you out of it. Even with all those years of indoctrination it just didn’t take with me but I still enjoy the memories. Nicely captured, Monte!