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Sky Watch #10


IMG_0050, originally uploaded by airam94564.

This is St. Mary's in the Mountains Catholic Church, the first Catholic church in Nevada, built in 1876 and holds services and is open to the public. Photography is allowed inside the church.

Taken before the rain came down hard for a few minutes.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 1:02 PM

    Very nice photograph. The clouds just add a whole new dimension to the building.

    See my SkyWatch post here > Canon Pixels

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  2. DewdropAugust 28, 2008 1:03 PM

    I think we are vlose to that... triple digits are rough. Beautiful shot! Love the stormy skies behind the church and the mountains... lovely.

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  3. kjpwebAugust 28, 2008 1:21 PM

    Would be just a normal photo. The skies however make it special, maybe they are promising the downpour?
    Cheers, Klaus

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  4. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 1:22 PM

    Ominous background. Happy SF.

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  5. CarverAugust 28, 2008 1:38 PM

    That's a beautiful shot with the clouds behind the church. Striking.

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  6. LeoraAugust 28, 2008 1:41 PM

    Church steeples in the sky make great drama. Wonderful SWF.

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  7. LouiseAugust 28, 2008 1:43 PM

    What a beautiful thing to put in front of the sky! Nice shot.

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  8. sonia a. mascaroAugust 28, 2008 1:44 PM

    Great photo! What a impressive church!

    Thanks for your nice words to Flora!

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  9. me ann my cameraAugust 28, 2008 2:14 PM

    This building so so majestic and beautiful. It looks like it might be on an elevation with a valley below. Lovely photo.

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  10. Reader WilAugust 28, 2008 2:26 PM

    Very magnificent church! And the sky is beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 2:32 PM

    Simply beautiful with the sky and church blending together!!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 2:49 PM

    Love the tower reaching into the sky! You have lots of neat photos here, I'll be back!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 2:49 PM

    Darn cars, they always want to be part of our pictures ;-) The white of the tower fits beautifully with the sky.

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  14. NormAugust 28, 2008 3:17 PM

    a wonderful sky with a beautiful catholic church..

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  15. MicheleAugust 28, 2008 3:17 PM

    That really is a pretty church...

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  16. Brad MyersAugust 28, 2008 3:26 PM

    What a beautiful church with some big stormy clouds, nice SKF.

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  17. Ivar ØsttunAugust 28, 2008 3:37 PM

    Great shot :-)

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  18. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 4:03 PM

    You're Right! Worth a thousand words!!! Beautiful!

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  19. Quiet PathsAugust 28, 2008 4:21 PM

    St. Mary's - I've heard of this one. It a very nice photo with ominous looking sky.

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  20. JunieRose2005August 28, 2008 4:27 PM

    Beautiful church and a fantastic sky!!



    Junie

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  21. Ces AdorioAugust 28, 2008 4:54 PM

    It's a beautiful little church and the clouds in the background are gorgeous to a storm-clouds lover like me.

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  22. MaryAugust 28, 2008 5:22 PM

    Those clouds really make that beautiful architecture stand out!

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  23. escapeAugust 28, 2008 5:29 PM

    beautiful! very beautiful. im sure people are looking forward to go to that church.

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  24. D HerrodAugust 28, 2008 5:49 PM

    Very nice. I did an SWF about Cathedral Basicala of St. Augustine which is the oldest diocese in the U.S.

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  25. UnknownAugust 28, 2008 6:26 PM

    A really old church. I'm surprised it looks this good.

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  26. alicesgAugust 28, 2008 7:29 PM

    Beautiful church. Love the architectural designs. Love the way you took the photo with the sky as the background. Thanks for dropping by my blog. Have a nice weekend.

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  27. 2sweetnsaxyAugust 28, 2008 7:57 PM

    Kind of fitting, the church in front of the dark sky, rather like saying no matter the storm the church stands.

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  28. imacAugust 28, 2008 8:00 PM

    What a beautiful building, I'd love to see the inside.

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  29. KimAugust 28, 2008 8:11 PM

    love the photos, beautiful church! I think the sky makes the photo even more special!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 8:12 PM

    Magnificent shot of the church against the sky :)

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  31. SandyCarlsonAugust 28, 2008 8:20 PM

    That's a wonderfully dramatic photo. Looks like that church sits up high on the hill!

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  32. ZeeeAugust 28, 2008 8:52 PM

    I love this shot... :) I love how the clouds add a new depth to the church... :)

    Thanks for dropping by my blog! :)

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  33. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensAugust 28, 2008 8:58 PM

    Thank you for stopping by.
    It is great to see via SWF beautiful buildings from all over the world which I would have no chance to see or now about; in your case an extraordinary church; and other interesting photography. Marvel about sunsets, sunrises, clouds in all formations, brilliant blue skies there is no end to it. It's great isn'it?

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  34. CathyAugust 28, 2008 9:22 PM

    Lovely church.. the clouds are getting fierce.

    Thanks for stopping in.~Cathy

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  35. chrome3dAugust 28, 2008 10:37 PM

    Those moody clouds look nice in the background.

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  36. Maria VerivakiAugust 28, 2008 10:55 PM

    you get a lot of rain now in nevada? wish you would blow some to come our way in crete!

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  37. Scotty GrahamAugust 28, 2008 11:01 PM

    Thanks for your nice comment in my blog...But, really, I was expecting "Ansel Adams" shots when I came her...kidding...that being said, you still have some very fine photos here.

    Cheers,

    Scotty

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  38. Pietro BrosioAugust 28, 2008 11:49 PM

    Wonderful view! The church is very nice and the sky is just fantastic.
    Happy Sky Watch!

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  39. Gemma WisemanAugust 29, 2008 1:10 AM

    This building looks like a beautifully iced chocolate cake! And the beautiful sky behind it creates a glorious landscape!

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  40. JulesAugust 29, 2008 2:21 AM

    The building is beautifully framed against the ominous sky!!!

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  41. NealAugust 29, 2008 3:19 AM

    Very nice photo! Of course I've always loved pictures of old churches.

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  42. ArijaAugust 29, 2008 3:35 AM

    Lovely little church raching for the sky. Nice sky too.

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  43. EG CameraGirlAugust 29, 2008 3:42 AM

    Magnificent building. And it looks like it's well above the rest of the town in the background.

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  44. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 3:58 AM

    At last I got time to come here...
    The feeling is: "Oh, America!"
    I love America.
    The photo: just like constantly rainy days in Portland where I was this year...

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  45. gazAugust 29, 2008 4:08 AM

    what a lovely building...

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  46. NovaAugust 29, 2008 4:20 AM

    it is just amazing that there are people who captured pictures of the nature so perfectly great.. just like yours here..

    happy weekend! thanks for the visit and comment...

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  47. GretchenAugust 29, 2008 5:09 AM

    Very neat! I think from reading some of my comments, I've been watching too many 80's movies again. Must get back into this century!

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  48. Fish WhispererAugust 29, 2008 5:09 AM

    the sky looks really ominous. Cool shot. Have a great weekend.
    Cheers

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  49. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 5:14 AM

    Beautiful building and clouds.

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  50. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 6:14 AM

    That's a really striking photo!

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  51. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 7:17 AM

    That's a beautiful shot!

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  52. Lilli & NevadaAugust 29, 2008 7:59 AM

    what a great photo

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  53. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 9:09 AM

    what a beautiful church! the heavy clouds at the background add to the drama.

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  54. Kahshe CottagerAugust 29, 2008 9:23 AM

    I like the steeple rising into that grey cloud. You can sense that the rain is going to fall any moment! Is that the same church in the distance of your last sky watch?

    Thanks for your visit and comment on mine!

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  55.  gmirageAugust 29, 2008 11:49 AM

    The architecture of this church is so grand! Even with gloomy sky, it still stood out! Happy weekend...sorry for my late visit...

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  56. Juneau Alaska PhotosAugust 29, 2008 12:07 PM

    Nice shot!
    Thanks for stopping by Juneau Daily Photo. Have a great day!

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  57. KellyAugust 29, 2008 12:45 PM

    Beautiful picture of the church on what looks like a hill overlooking a town or valley or something. The clouds look like they were going to let loose soon. Interesting history also! Great post!

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  58. Torsdag 1952August 29, 2008 1:34 PM

    Good combination, history and sky.

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  59. Dogwood DazeAugust 29, 2008 2:16 PM

    Lovely depth to these promising clouds.

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  60. Rambling WoodsAugust 29, 2008 4:04 PM

    I like that you remind people that your blog is not that of a professional photographer...

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  61. PanaderosAugust 29, 2008 4:18 PM

    Beautiful shot! I like the spires on this church.

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  62. SuzanneAugust 29, 2008 7:07 PM

    This is a beautiful photo, the Church is stunning and I love the drama that is building up in the sky. Have a good weekend.

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  63. Pat - ArkansasAugust 29, 2008 7:41 PM

    The church is beautiful. The spire draws one's attention to the sky above. Good capture.

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  64. Pearl MapleAugust 29, 2008 10:02 PM

    Fabulous sky behind the church, what a view. Thanks for sharing and your kind comments on my post.

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  65. Pearl MapleAugust 29, 2008 10:03 PM

    Fabulous sky behind the church, what a view. Thanks for sharing and your kind comments on my post.

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  66. MarieAugust 30, 2008 1:39 AM

    Great post :)

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  67. Max-eAugust 30, 2008 1:47 AM

    Very nice old church against the backgroud of the sky

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  68. Flying SoloAugust 30, 2008 4:54 AM

    Looks imponent!
    Love the cloudes.

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  69. Larry DAugust 30, 2008 5:14 AM

    Great photo, The clouds are fantastic.

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  70. UnknownAugust 30, 2008 2:53 PM

    Great looking church & the sky behind adds some action.

    Thanks for stopping by. Comments always welcome.

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  71. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)August 30, 2008 4:33 PM

    What great clouds!

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  72. Heart of RachelSeptember 01, 2008 3:02 AM

    That's a lovely church. The sky looks striking with those clouds.

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