Reaching for the Ruins
by William Wetmore
Title
Reaching for the Ruins
Artist
William Wetmore
Medium
Photograph - Film Photography
Description
Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Yemassee, South Carolina, USA.
This photograph captures the almost lightning-like structure of the old oak trees surrounding this 250+ year-old church ruins. It seems like the branches are reaching out to the ruins, like a very slow-motion lighting strike.
Ilford Delta 400 professional B&W film, 1961 Graflex Century Graphic, Xenar 105mm f/3.5, 400ASA, f/5.6, 1/30, blue filter.
“Church of Prince William’s Parish, known as Sheldon built between 1745-1755. Burned by the British Army 1779. Rebuilt 1826. Burned by the Federal Army 1865. Tablet placed by Columbia Committee South Carolina Society Colonial Dames of America 1937.” — Tablet mounted to front wall of the church.
Photograph made March, 2016 under an overcast sky between thunder and hail storms.
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April 6th, 2016
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