There is a very pretty Anglican Cathedral and complex of structures on Epiphany Island, constructed in grey limestone, which is very pretty to photograph in the winter snow. This is a prayer and meditative destination for those who follow the heritage of the Church of England, other Christians, and those exploring the Christian faith, and has a host of activities available with online support for spiritual guidance.
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| Cathedral with Rose Window on Front |
In addition to the large gothic revival Cathedral, built in an English style, there is a half-timbered Parish House which reminded me of the half-timbered tudor structures in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare and the location of the famous festival held in his name. A new cozy and dramatic chapel with a soaring interior is also located nearby.
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| View of Chapel and Cathedral |
Epiphany Island is under renovation. The structures are worth visiting, but there are many objects and signs that clutter the views. One thing I derendered for these photographs, and could not figure out, are the Palm Trees in front of the Cathedral in the winter snows. I recommend that these be removed, and that trees and plantings more appropriate for the British Isles be put in their place. However, these imperfections do not detract from a must-see Second Life destination for anyone who is interested in good virtual period architecture, or anything English in Second Life.
SLurl:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Epiphany/64/149/45
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| Half-Timbered Parish House |
All photography in the posting uses Windlight sky setting !!JUICYBOMB.COM - Gogo Hearts SL, which gives a nice warm grey tone to both interior and exterior shots. You can download all 5 Juicybomb windlight sky settings here:
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| Parish House Dome |
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| Chapel and Gardens |
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| Interior View of the Chapel |
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| Interior View of the Parish House |
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| Dome of the Parish House (looking up) |
Thanks for taking and publishing such wonderful photos of Epiphany Island. The palm trees are not normally there, I assure you. Helene Milena - Lay Pastor
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DeleteGood to know Reverend Milena-- they did not make much sense in the snow! :).
DeleteI think the palm trees are actually a very positive sign - our sim is not a static entity but one where people laugh together and build friendships and sometimes palm trees or other artefacts turn up as a result!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the title, but I'm not a reverend, just a lay person with permission from a bishop to do what I do.
Helene
Wonderful eye for composition.
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Celberon Donardson