Sanctuary | 01:18AM Oct 16, 2007
As of late, I have been spending a lot of time in Lewiston, Maine. Though, Lewiston is second to Portland in metropolitan area, I have really never spent much time there. So why has this exit off the Maine Turnpike suddenly turned into such a destination? The answer I fear is all too familiar . . . a woman. Luckily, she was cool with me taking off for a few hours to run around Lewiston and click the shutter.
What you see here is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the state of Maine, the Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul. Built in 1872, the Basilica rises 168 feet dominating the greater Lewiston skyline. Illuminated by 12 massive spotlights, this stone masterpiece becomes an even more impressive monument after dark.
Angles were limited due to the close proximity of the basilica to the surrounding buildings. I didn’t want to restrict myself to the same straight on angle that I had seen a million times before. However, trying to maneuver close to the towers turned out to be more of a challenge than I had initially anticipated, even with my 14mm in tow.
To open up my photographic possibilities I had to revert to some of my old tricks. I hoped the fence and made my way around the side of the massive structure. Before I knew I was standing beneath four of the immense spotlights and below a wonderful emerald canopy. The mixture of the spotlights shining through the leaves and the wonderful stonework was almost too much to take in. It certainly was almost to much to include in an image, though I thoroughly enjoy this shot.
What you see here is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the state of Maine, the Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul. Built in 1872, the Basilica rises 168 feet dominating the greater Lewiston skyline. Illuminated by 12 massive spotlights, this stone masterpiece becomes an even more impressive monument after dark.
Angles were limited due to the close proximity of the basilica to the surrounding buildings. I didn’t want to restrict myself to the same straight on angle that I had seen a million times before. However, trying to maneuver close to the towers turned out to be more of a challenge than I had initially anticipated, even with my 14mm in tow.
To open up my photographic possibilities I had to revert to some of my old tricks. I hoped the fence and made my way around the side of the massive structure. Before I knew I was standing beneath four of the immense spotlights and below a wonderful emerald canopy. The mixture of the spotlights shining through the leaves and the wonderful stonework was almost too much to take in. It certainly was almost to much to include in an image, though I thoroughly enjoy this shot.
