Tina’s challenge this week is to show interesting architecture – whether in our back yard or around the world.
My first three images don’t have anything in common except I like the architectural details of each of them. The image above is from the Art Deco District in South Beach in Miami. These next two are from two National Parks in the United States.
The rest of my images are of interesting houses of worship. The first is from Alaska and the rest are historic houses of worship in Savannah, Georgia.

Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia – the movie Forest Gump begins with a feather floating up to this steeple Congregation Mickve Israel, Savannah, Georgia – the third oldest Jewish Congregation in the U.S. Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Savannah – construction began in 1873 Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia
Many thanks to Tina for this Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #173: Interesting Architecture
Beth, the photo of South Beach looks to be around sometime in the ’90s. That street still looks much the same and I imagine it always will. By far the best example of Art Deco in the country. I am also a big fan of churches. Always on the lookout for them when we travel. Savannah has some truly extraordinary ones. You’ve captured them beautifully.
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Suzanne, thank you! You were very close on the timing of the photo of South Beach. It’s from the summer of 2003. The cars really date the picture. I also am a fan of churches. It was hard narrowing it down to just the ones I included here. I wish I had some of the inside of the Cathedral. It’s stunning!
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Excellent idea to focus on churches Beth – somehow they are always the most beautiful. And I loved the hotel – assuming it’s FL Wright?
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Thanks Tina! It’s the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. The inside is amazing!
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You picked some handsome photos that certainly capture one’s attention. I have to say the art deco made me smile because I don’t see much of that so it was a real treat.
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Thanks Judy. I love the Art Deco in Miami. We were there about 20 years ago.
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Again, I applaud loudly your ability to find your photos!!
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Pretty! We love architecture.
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Thanks Pam!
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Great selections. I like the perspective on South Beach.
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Thanks John! Glad you liked the South Beach image.
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What a neat challenge! Loved the Art Deco… I’ve never been to South Beach so that was neat to see.
By the way… I love churches too. Nice photos my friend!
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Thanks Nancy! It’s been 20 years since we went to South beach. The Art Deco district was really fun to see – and right across the street us the beach!
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You have great building in your collection, Beth. I love the churches/temple in Savannah and of course the Art Deco in Miami. Wonderful choices!
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Patti, so glad you enjoyed the Savannah churches and temple. The South Beach image seems to be the favorite.
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Yes, South Beach has wonderful Art Deco designs.
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Wonderful gallery.
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Thank you!
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Beth, I love your first image from South Beach. It looks like it could be on a movie set back in the 90’s. And, great pictures of the various churches.
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Sylvia, the photo of South Beach is from 2003. We haven’t been back since then. I hope it still looks the same. Glad you enjoyed the churches.
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All of these are fascinating, but I really love that Russian Orthodox Church. So much to look at!
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Yes, that Russian Orthodox Church is beautiful and in such a gorgeous setting. We had a delightful conversation with two elderly women in the gift shop who grew up in Ninilchik and had to live in Anchorage with relatives to go to high school.
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Love this!
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So glad you like the images. Thank you!
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