Hallowed
by Mark Andrew Thomas
Title
Hallowed
Artist
Mark Andrew Thomas
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Photograph - Digital
Description
HALLOWED
One of the most atmospheric and beautiful places I've ever been to. In rural South Carolina off an even more rural country road in the middle of the woods...you'll see the ruins of the Old Sheldon Church. In 1757 the Prince William Parish Church, as it was known then, opened it's doors for it's first service. What is so amazing about this structure is that it has survived for almost three centuries and was witness to much of our history.
The church also survived being set on fire during the Revolutionary War and then rebuilt from the walls that were still standing back in 1826. It was set on fire a second time in 1865 during the Civil War by Sherman's troops. It was never rebuilt after that but it's walls still remain. The Old Sheldon Church is on the National Register of Historic Sites and is definitely worth a visit if you're near the area or passing through.
This photo was taken on a moonlit night with the help of a powerful maglite which was used to paint the church inside and out using over 25 exposures. I had a friend with me and we also discovered an old cemetery in back with some of the headstones dating back over 200 years!
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July 23rd, 2016
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