Countryside Chapel Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the typical church architecture we can find all over the Norwegian countryside.

The building material is timber, the church can seat 210 and was finished in 1911, architect was Lars A Mogstad. Since then the building has been restored several times. The chapel is serving the hamlet Rindalsskogen in a mountain area in Møre og Romsdal county.

Øvre Rindal chapel is located near Trollheimen National Park, and the surroundings are typical farmland with sheep and cows.

One thing I have noticed is that rural churches usually have trees planted around and on the graveyard, but always is that birch and never evergreens. I wonder why?

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dip (12502) 2009-11-05 22:33

Hi Pablo,
beautiful photo of the old church,
good POV and lighting,natural colors and good sharpness as well!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

bema (8599) 2009-11-05 22:36

Hello Pablo,

nice capture of such a typical norwegian church, like the fine colors and the pov a lot..

have a nice day, greetings Bernd

serp2000 (9297) 2009-11-05 23:14

Hej, Pablo,
so beautiful place! Lovely picture, wonderful composition, nice colours. My compliments!
Have a good time!
Serghei

cknara (553) 2009-11-05 23:24

A good composition.
This place looks very peaceful.

saxo042 (15404) 2009-11-06 0:10

Hi Pablo,
This is really a very typical church here, with a style that very much resembles the old stave churches. But why birches around? I think birches are more beautiful than spruce or fir, aren´t these evergreens more appropriate for funerals, maybe? The birch here is very fine together with the chapel.
Hälsningar
Gunnar

ciakgiak (10422) 2009-11-06 0:33

Hello Pablo,
thanks for the sharing of this typical church, this type of architecture is very interesting and enjoyable.
With a good POV you created a very beautiful image where colours and light are really amazing.
Congratulations, TFS.
Have a good day, Giorgio.

snunney (34508) 2009-11-06 1:18

Hello Pablo,
I like the point of view through the gateway towards this delightful little chapel. Makes a very attractive composition, which also benefits from a pleasing ambient light and good colours. Sharpness is excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Amaz (6622) 2009-11-06 1:19

Nice capture, my friend Pablo!!
Superb composition and fine colours!!
Interesting your note, indeed.

Very well taken!!

Best regards,

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Buin (37302) 2009-11-06 2:12

Good morning, Pablo!
You have had a wonderful light that day! I like this humble and somehow "human" architecture here very much. More actually isn't "needed" to hold service. An inviting little church ...
Greetings from wet, cold and grey Germany!
Frank

phwall (5528) 2009-11-06 2:20

Hi Pablo,
Excellent POV, you've captured exactly the perspective one would have if you were visiting this church. I can see myself having a quiet stroll between the gates and a little exploratory walk around the grounds.
The sharps and colours are wonderful, a beautifully composed shot, perfect.
Regards
Peter

belido (16219) 2009-11-06 3:20

Hi Pablo,

such a lovely rural scene. I see tranquility and peace in this view. You have framed the church very well. I like to see the trees embracing it. Light is quite natural and pleasant. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Photograph2u (579) 2009-11-06 4:24

Well composed and very sharp, Pablo! Cheers!

jplebrun (16746) 2009-11-06 4:33

Bonjour Pablo
elle est très belle cette photo de cette église de bois construite sur une fondation de pierres le tout bien entouré de verdure avec une superbe luminosité
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

wgreis (5972) 2009-11-06 5:10

Pablo,
the back view of the little capel is good. Lights and colors are interesting and the blue sky is beautiful.
Congratulations,
Wagner.

pierrefonds (26027) 2009-11-06 5:25

Hi Pablo,

The corner point of view is allowing me to see the details and colors of the architecture of the church. The trees are framing well the church. The afternoon light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-11-06 5:35

Hi Pablo,

Great composition highlighting the old rural church in this beautiful wooded and calm scenery. The wall, with large stones, is very interesting. Gorgeous colors and a splendid light.

Greetings
Leonor

jmdias (19015) 2009-11-06 5:56

pablo

nice pov and framing, the tower and the bakckside of the church made and excellent subject. the gate is interesting too. nice light and sharpness. a beautiful and peaceful place

hugs

jorge

jusninasirun (10146) 2009-11-06 7:22

Hi Pablo: This chapel looks cozy under beautiful surrounding and elevated from the entrance. Well lit on the side exposing pleasing details against the blue sky. Framing and metering are so well controlled and thanks for sharing. Best regards. Jusni

Urs (2660) 2009-11-06 7:59

Hi Pablo

That looks simple, with much architectural highlight but it fulfills its destiny. Nice that the gate is open, so you are welcome to enter. Vibrant colors and high sharpness as usual Well done

best regards
Urs

Giorgio (8656) 2009-11-06 10:21

- One of the prettiest chapels typical nice wooden structures of your country Pablo, always very clean with an environment very clear and net, you'd see a model, the Pov with the birches in the foreground is also very successful, bravo!
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio

rodgerg (23573) 2009-11-06 10:51

Hello Pablo,

An excellent presentation of this nice and typical church. POV and framing are very well selcetd and the vegetation give a plesant natural framing to the church. Good nad interesting post for TE.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

gervaso (5082) 2009-11-06 11:19

Hello, Pablo!

Wonderful view of this church, with beautiful architecture! The image has perfect sharpness! Very good composition! Well done!

stego (22348) 2009-11-06 12:38

Hi Pablo,
A real charm! Discreet, but very beautiful. The subject and the photo (compo, light, etc.).
Regards,
José

paura (38116) 2009-11-06 15:11

Pablo,
A composição está um portento, com bem ajustada exposição em excelente profundidade. Lindo trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

Waylim (10717) 2009-11-06 20:31

Hi Pablo,
I find Chapal in smaller town are generally more charming and more intemate, though not as decorative, but it is more practical and more personal. Very nice POV here, good light, beautiful colors and composition. Thanks.
Way

Cricri (43030) 2009-11-07 1:05

Hello Pablo
Une vue un peu discrète, qui laisse toutefois voir l'architecture charmante de cette petite chapelle joliment entourer d'arbres, intéressant POV, un joli ensemble de couleurs
Good week end
cricri

Nicou (44341) 2009-11-07 2:16

Hello,

merveilleuse chapelle, quel effet ce cadrage avec la bele entrée ce clocher pointu ces beaux arbres, grandiose cadrage et image.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

subhendu_bagchi (2796) 2009-11-07 2:25

Hi Pablo,
nice presentation of the church with such nice POV. You have captured a vast area with this church, which is so much beautiful. Light and colours are fine. A very well composed shot.
Congrats.
Have a great weekend.
Subhendu

pajaran (2800) 2009-11-07 3:05

Zdravo.
Lepa crkva, dobar tekst, motiv zaokruzen prirodom dobrih boja i uglom snimka.
Uspesan vikend, Paja.

JCG (25077) 2009-11-07 5:16

Hello Pablo,

Beautiful estival light this day to emphasize this pretty church which of does not appear to be able to accomodate 210 pilgrims… A balanced framing I find and of the very pleasant natural colors. Beautiful and interesting photograph, thank you Pablo.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

Silvio1953 (41304) 2009-11-07 7:49

Ciao Pablo, beautiful POV on lovely church, splendid composition, wonderful light, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

plimrn (19592) 2009-11-07 9:05

Hi Pablo,
I do like the way you framed the church on the diagonal and were able to get the steeple against the sky. As usual, the excellent sharpness, lovely light and interesting note add a lot to the composition.

In Hawaii they plant plumeria (frangiapiani) trees in graveyards.
HLJ, Pat

prumod (8258) 2009-11-07 10:25

hi pablo
very cool and attractive place... your framing is always classic! well done...
regards
pramod

Longroute (9117) 2009-11-07 11:01

Ah! This is summer light!
This lovely chapel is vibrating with light which underlines its harmonious and appealing architecture. The surrounding trees are just what one needs to create a balanced composition, and finally the sky is clear and blue! What else do you want? (:-) I think you are missing that sun now...
A fine and interesting work.

Best greetings,
Donato

mvdisco (11434) 2009-11-07 11:18

Bonjour Pablo,
Beautiful presentation of this countryside Norwegian church,
Great composition and wanderful colors as usual,
Excellent POV. and DOF.
I love the white trees 'Bouleau blanc' in french like seen then Canada..and great architecture of the church..
Very well done. my friend.
congradulations.
Michel

emjleclercq (14185) 2009-11-07 13:21

Very nice colors, and good point of view. For the birch, this is clearly a local tree in Scandinavia and Finland. In other countries, other trees: cypresses, for example, because of their dark green colors.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Vato_Law (11660) 2009-11-07 15:24

Hello Pablo,
nice to be back and check yr. new photos. On this one I particularly like the environment surrounding this beautiful wooden chapel.
Also the way it was built with lots of details on its windows, the pyramidic tower, all beautiful details to be appreciated.

Cheers.
Paulo

AKITA (5206) 2009-11-07 15:52

dear Pablo,
a lovely figure of the little church there,
its sharp roof and white wall are beautiful in this green circumstance,
and summer light shows white birch tree so pretty, that is nice combination with the white wall.
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

gunbud (27729) 2009-11-07 18:49

Hi Pablo,
Beautiful little wooden countryside church.
Love the old splate fence and the unique design of this little beauty.
The blue sky makes a splendid backdrop to this lovely rural shot.
Every village in New England has a little white wooden church.
Regards, Tom

tomi1 (1226) 2009-11-07 18:54

Oeiras,8-11-2009
Pablo Minto
The trees before the chapel and surrounding lawn sieged by the wallslates are only a few of the aspects I stand out. The bench faces to the sun to the nature fresh environment. If the village is a quiet one it does not suffer any alterations by the modern creativity. Regards. Domingos

UlfE (8929) 2009-11-07 22:20

Hei Pablo,

You have chosen a excellent POV here. The trees, and vegegation, the wall and gate is wonderful natural frame to wooden chapel. Wonderful and very natural colours and perfect sharpness. To make use of good lighting is a little bit of your trade mark. TFS and have a nice Sunday!

Hälsningar

Ulf

papagolf21 (56096) 2009-11-08 0:51

Bonjour, mon ami Pablo,
Oh ! je suis sous le charme devant cette chapelle joliment mise en image avec ces bouleaux et autres arbres feuillus à proximité. J'aime bien le cadrage qui nous invite à pénétrer dans ces lieux saints.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Didi (35900) 2009-11-08 0:55

Hi Pablo
Very nice church bathed by good lights ambiance.
I think it's possible to take another one in autumn.
Best regards

jhm (82085) 2009-11-08 1:12

Hello Pablo,

Very lovely picture taken during the summer period.
Nice maintenance of these church also a splendid entry together with the birch tree around.
Good captured and composed, nice colours too.
Well done, TFS.

Very nice sunday,
John.

pattabe (415) 2009-11-08 2:10

Hi Pablo,

great composition, in bright colors from this Countryside Chapel, in typical style, a quiet image to relax, well captured.
Thanks

Regards Freddy (Bangkok)

AiresSantos (41738) 2009-11-08 2:45

Hi dear Pablo
Fine perspective of this Chapel from an excellent POV
Excellent colours and details
Nice typical architecture
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

jafadabret (39245) 2009-11-08 11:10

Bonjour Pablo.
Cette composition est bien calculée pour mettre cette église en valeur. Le cadre semble champêtre avec l'herbe et les bouleaux. Le soleil fait chanter les couleurs et resplendir le blanc de la façade.
Amicalement
Jacques

Uhu (7354) 2009-11-08 23:40

...Because birches are sad trees, and evergreens are... Well, they are also sad, especially elm-trees. So I can't answer your question. :)
Great work - nice and sunny photo of a nice churchie.

delkoo (34094) 2009-11-09 0:22

bonjour pablo,

nice crisp photo, Well composed with excellent depth and perspective. Good colour and details also.

Thanks for sharing

didier

Angshu (33487) 2009-11-09 0:55

Hello Pablo
The open gate invites us into the church compound. Good framing with the trees on the left of the church, whose steeple is also finely framed. Good light and nice natural colours. The wall seems to be made of slate stone..I maybe wrong though! Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Budapestman (41440) 2009-11-09 2:31

Dear Pablo,
a beautiful photo with splendid composition, the mood of the photo is nostalgic, the colours and lights are very nice, great shot. Have a nice week, my friend!
George

danos (32090) 2009-11-09 3:29

Hi Pablo,
a nice typical church of the Norwegian countryside,that surrounding from high trees.I like the brilliant light of the day,the clarity and the sharpness of the scene.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

Vasa (5280) 2009-11-09 4:20

Hi Pablo, perfect picture to present this lovely corner on the south of Norway. Worth thematic image for my discrete collection. Many thanks friend,

Branko

jlbrthnn (37452) 2009-11-09 6:16

Hello Pablo,
Your point of view and framing are very quite selected, to make with the light low-angle shot, a good description of this typical church. The light clarifies pleasant natural colors. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

ChrisJ (69921) 2009-11-09 7:34

Hi Pablo

Good sharpness, saturation & lighting contrasts, as well as framing. The church is well positioned in the frame & the trees add depth, layering & graphism. Tfs!

Bluejeans (31921) 2009-11-09 10:31

Ola Pablo
Boa escolha pelo ponto de visão com este portão e este muro de pedra , a arquitectura da igreja e muito bonita como a sua construção em madeira , gostei muito das cores , boa luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

xuaxo (5679) 2009-11-09 10:37

Hello Pablo,
When I saw this picture I asked myself: where did I have seen this? The Norwegian countryside, of course!
I was surprised to see so many timber constructions in Norge, because they are very rare in my country (Portugal).
About birch trees around the graveyards, I don't know why. In Portugal the tradition for graveyards are cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), which are really ever-evergreens, very dark ones! A reason I read is straightforward: the type of roots don't disturb the ground and the graves below. I don't know about birch roots.
Good composition and nice light on this shot.
Greetings,
F.

Kielia (8351) 2009-11-09 10:58

Hi Pablo,
a very nice impression of this interesting church and an excellent composition, the image almost looks like folk art. Your note is also interesting, unfortunately I do not know the answer why people plant birches instead of evergreens. Maybe it is because the birches are more picturesque?
Warm regards
Harriet

asajernigan (14046) 2009-11-09 12:31

Pablo,
Your composition is outstanding here with the trees providing good framing and the road leading the eye into the shot. The sign provides nice balance for the building. The lighting and colors are outstanding as is the photo's sharpness. The angle of the church works well giving the scene good depth and direction.
TFS,
Asa

John_F_Kennedy (31055) 2009-11-10 3:56

Hello Pablo,
A beautiful light in this photo delivering a lovely atmosphere. Good POV also.
Best wishes,
Achim

Jonathan_Tree (4148) 2009-11-10 4:45

Hi Pablo!
Nice wooden shrine, very nice scenery. Wonderful colors. Good frame.
Cordially!

vasilpro (8340) 2009-11-10 11:24

Hello Pablo,
Beautiful composition with the lovely chapel in a peaceful place, interesting architecture, very nice lighting, clarity and sharpness, lovely color tones.
Best wishes, Vasilis.

molla (6883) 2009-11-11 1:53

Hi pablo
Here we get some summer beauty of this dark gloomy November
a kind of salvation for the beginning winter
fantastic church and good comp with the Birch tree
Anders

foozi (4677) 2009-11-11 4:03

Hi Pablo,
very beautiful countryside as well as the building.
Nice angle of light hitting the wall, giving the details so well seen.
Beautiful perspective too.
Very neat shot.

regards,
Foozi

skippy007 (6935) 2009-11-11 15:08

Hello Pablo, that is an interesting observation you have made, you have me thinking, usually we plant deciduous trees in Australia because the give shade in summer & let the sunlight through in winter, I wonder if these trees have a significance, similar to the Acacia Tree it, a symbol of stability and resilience. I wonder. Anyway a lovely, sharp, well composed scene, nice natural colours & beautiful light, with a Birch tree up front that has raised some interest. Well done & thank you
Regards
Santo

shevchenko (9846) 2009-11-11 19:24

Hi Pablo,
I like this small church in simply design just look like a classroom, nice environment with the church is surrounding by trees, good frame from the entrance, thanks for sharing.
Ally

yedirenk (7259) 2009-11-12 4:12

Hi dear friend,
a very lovely scene with very beautiful chapel,light and impressive atmosphere.colours,sharpness and framing are superb..a very clarity photo.peaceful and calm details..TFS
greetings

Cevdet

denisn72 (6931) 2009-11-12 15:24

Hello Pablo,
Incredible sharpness and stunning colours. Perfect settings too! I like the point of view from the back on that chapel. The atmosphere seems very calm. Excellent composition. Good job!
Best regards
Denis!