On the corner of Collins and Russell Streets, this imposing Church sits quietly on the hill at the Paris end of Collins Street. Surrounded by leafy trees, St. Michael's Uniting church was designed by Joseph Reed in the Lombardic style - polychrome brickwork exterior, with open cloisters on the side of the building and Romanesque arches.
The original chapel was built in 1839 and demolished in 1866 to make way for the more grandiose church building we see today.
Today's quote: The church is the great lost and found department - Robert Short
10 comments:
What a magnificent church in your heavenly photo! I'm just glad you didn't disappear into cyberspace! Phew!
Magnificent church!
Good luck sorting out your template troubles. I'll check back to see how you've fared. This is such a wonderful perspective, and I love the reflection you've caught in the arched window.
I wanted to say welcome to the City Daily Photo blog madness. Hope you have fun with this photoblog.
-Kim
all churches are incredible. The architecture is so great.
Very clear beautiful shot !
A striking and imposing structure...and I really like the way you composed the shot!
What is a "Uniting church"?
An impressive structure. «Louis» is fascinated with church architecture. Great quote, too!
This is a lovely shot giving a different perspective to that beautiful old church.
~Dianne~
Very nice picture with a good composition.
Regards, Joop
Very majestic. Love the reflection, too. Can't help but wonder, though, if the god in which the church believes is impressed by these grandiose buildings? Well, it's a thought for the day anyway... :-)
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