St. Marys IV - Oldest Church by TwoPynts

Photography • Architecture • posted on May 25, 2006

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"Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile." -Billy Sunday

St. Marys was first established in the mid 1500's by the French, Spanish and Native Americans. The English settled in St. Marys in 1787. The main thoroughfare is Osborne Street, shaded by giant oak and palm trees. White picket fences surround many of the historic landmarks. Flowered walkways invite you to come sit down and rock "for a spell" on one of the many sea-breezed verandahs. Gift and antique shops housed in turn-of-the-century buildings offer hours of browsing. Delicious fresh seafood and other excellent southern cuisine can be found in the restaurants of St. Marys. There are a number of historic hotels, bed and breakfasts, and locally owned family hotels if you feel like sticking around for a while. I know I sure did. My thanks to everyone in the Photography Forum who offered me advice on how to postwork this photo. In the end, I decided to go for the "postcard" look. I ramped up the colors, added a sky (it was just overcast haze before), cropped out some of the details on the sides and generally gave it a good overhaul. ----- The Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church of St. Marys is the oldest Presbyterian church building in the state of Georgia and the second oldest church in Georgia. It is also the oldest building in Georgia that has been in continuous use as a church since its erection in 1808 and has the honor of being the most photographed building in town (though not from this angle). The form of church government provides the name for the Presbyterian Church. The word presbyter (from the Greek presbuteros) means "elder." Presbyterian congregations elect elders to serve on the session, or governing body, of a particular church. The pastor of a congregation serves as the moderator of its session and conducts its meetings. Individual churches in turn are organized into presbyteries, based on geographic area. Presbyterians are part of the Calvinist theological tradition, which includes an emphasis upon predestination as found in the theology of John Calvin, a sixteenth-century French theologian who believed that God elects those who are "predestined" to salvation and that this election is not influenced by human efforts. Calvinist churches on the continent of Europe are called Reformed churches (for example, Dutch Reformed), while those originating in Scotland, England, and Ireland are called Presbyterian. Reformed and Presbyterian churches are found around the world and number more than 70 million communicants. Distinctive beliefs include an emphasis upon the sovereignty of God and the doctrine of election (spiritual predestination). When Georgia was founded as a colony in 1733, individual Presbyterians were among the first arrivals. Highland Scottish troops, recruited by General James Oglethorpe to fight the Spanish in Florida, were the first group of Presbyterians to arrive in Georgia. They established the town of Darien between Savannah and Fort Frederica. By the mid-1700s Presbyterian churches had been established in the state. Presbyterians in Georgia, as elsewhere, participated heavily on the patriot side in the American Revolution (1775-83). Afterwards, Presbyterians were active on the Georgia frontier. A number of Presbyterian ministers were missionaries to Native Americans, including the Cherokees, whom several Presbyterian ministers accompanied on the Trail of Tears. ----- Thank you for your Doric comments on my last upload, St. Marys III - Orange Hall.

----- Olympus C-8080WZ & PhotoshopCS. (629)

Comments (40)

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marybelgium

1:06PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

beautiful clear image ! Bravo !

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tmathise

1:07PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Wow! this one looks like it's right out of the movie "Beetlejuice" too! Are you using some sort of filter to get this effect? This is SOOOO cool! Whatever you're doing, it's fantastic! But then, you are a true Master after all! Fantastic work Kort! Have an awesome day my friend!

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ironsoul

1:13PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Amazing shot. The lines of the building make a very interesting composition and the colours and light just add to it - very++ nice photo :)

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squirrel2005

1:16PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Wonderful church and gorgeous photo!!!!AND wooow so much info!! THANKS !!!

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Margana

1:26PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

It came out wonderful,Kortalouche!Love the way you did the sky,and the colors look perfect.I see you kept the pathway...I definately think that was the way to go,even though not everyone agreed.It's great to have been able to have seen the before shot,and how this evolved into the wonderful image it is today.Fabulous work,my friend.Hope you have a beautiful day and a maaarvelous M-day weekend!-M :^)

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rainbows

1:40PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

I am speehless!! Incredible photo, sublime work.

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lafayette

1:45PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

A church ,a good choice for this day!you make a very beautiful serie.

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killerpumpkins

1:51PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Picture perfect!! KP

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Onslow

1:59PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Superb image - nicely done Kort !

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Zacko

2:07PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Textbook example. Love the colors, and the quality. This is top notch my man, top notch indeedilido!!! Have a wonderful weekend. #:O)

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Richardphotos

2:14PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

the cropping added perspective to the old church. excellent post work

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CDBrugg

2:29PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

I havn't seen the original but the 'revamp' is v successful :-))

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short_ribs

2:45PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

WOW!!! Amazing shot!!! Ya couldn't have done anything better with it! Perfect shot! thanks for sharing! ;)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

3:11PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

What a exquisite shot... beautiful style on this little church. Love it ! Fantastic photography Kort !

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Lledeline

3:15PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Perfect picture

Valerie-Ducom

3:20PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

yes, i like too this version color ;) excellent my friend!!! good day and kiss ;)

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Nath06

3:23PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Perfect capture , so beautiful!!! Bravo :)

cynlee

3:27PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

just as i had said.. whatever you chose would be great! well done kort

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GiMi53

4:01PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

I saw your thread about this in the Forum... you did an excellent job, Kort ! And thanks for the intersting notes ! :~)

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Dianthus

4:07PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Yep loved the colour version. This is excellent. Great work:)

Hopalong

4:28PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

"Saying you are a Christian doesn't make you a Christian any more than saying you are Billy Sunday makes you Billy Sunday...." (Hopalong)

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clifftoppler

4:37PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

An exceptional image. Thanks too for the interesting background. I become a history buff.

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danob

5:19PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

I love old churches and to a European eye this is so quaint and unusual Lovely image Kort

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Digimon

5:39PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Awesome image Kort!! Did you use laser guidance through your viewfinder?? Good God! The perspective is so perfect, it almost looks 3D! Superbly orchestrated shot, and wonderful quote!!

glennn23

7:25PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Classic shot! Love the symmetrical type of POV... makes for a very cleanly lined, geometrically interesting composition - well done! +++

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