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Friday, May 23, 2008

SKYWATCH FRIDAY - ST PAUL'S CHURCH, RAMSEY



Yesterday I posted a photo of the tallest building in Ramsey, the flats overlooking St Paul's Square. Right next door to those flats is St Paul's Church, bathed in a deep blue sky rather than the rolling clouds and grey days we have had recently.

St Paul's is the oldest church in Ramsey, although the facade above is quite a modern attachment. One of several churches now in the Parish of Ramsey( Parish rather than town) it's still the most popular which a steady stream of people passing through it's doors daily, not just for wedding, funerals and christenings. The ladies of the church hold regular coffee mornings and charitable events with assistance from St Paul's hall adjacent to the the church. The Church is the focal point for St Paul's Square and shopping precinct. It's also right opposite Ramsey's one and only Nightclub, Nightlife. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions, but Patrick Swayze has been in both when he was filming "Keeping Mom" here. I think he confined his dirty dancing to Nigthlife though. The ladies of St Paul's Church only like their teas and coffee hot!

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58 comments:

  1. Lake LadyMay 23, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    Awesome shot! The angle of the building and location of the sun are perfect. I can almost feel the sun.

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  2. MamaFloMay 23, 2008 at 2:04 AM

    This photo is spiritual, love how it casts violet hues.

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  3. KenMay 23, 2008 at 2:14 AM

    Nice photo. The sun is perfectly located over the church.

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 23, 2008 at 2:24 AM

    Babboshka: What a wonderful capture of the steeple into the skies.

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  5. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 2:37 AM

    Beautiful shot. Nice effect.

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  6. TR RyanMay 23, 2008 at 2:41 AM

    Lavender-licious! So beautiful.

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  7. dotMay 23, 2008 at 2:53 AM

    Interesting about Patrick Swayze! Beautiful church shot!

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  8. Louis la VacheMay 23, 2008 at 3:50 AM

    Fantastic "Sky Watch" shot! Wonderful contrast between the church and the very clear blue sky!

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  9. MelliMay 23, 2008 at 4:24 AM

    Did the sun do that BY ITSELF? (the star thing?) Beautiful!!!

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  10. Louis la VacheMay 23, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    Quite a coincidence! Sandy Carlson has also posted a St.Paul's church at Writing in Faith - and the angles are very similar!

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  11. Suzi-kMay 23, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    hehe, nice pic, nice info, cool Skywatch!

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  12.  gmirageMay 23, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    This is nice! The sun didn't scatter and wasn't harsh! Happy weekend to you!

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  13. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    great angle and fantastic light

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  14. OlivierMay 23, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    bon choix d'angle, et bonne idée pour le thème du Vendredi

    good choice of angle, and a good idea for the theme from Friday

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  15. chrome3dMay 23, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Sun really shines here!

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  16. TomMay 23, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Superb... a real beauty.. but I am upset now.. I notice in your 'lable' 'Patrick Swayze' and I thought how good I'm being compaired to him now.... that will teach me to read the post as well as look.. what a big head I must be.. :O)
    Wom Swayze as a certain ring to it don't you think..

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  17. IndraniMay 23, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Stunning. You clicked the right moment.

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  18. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    beautiful capture!

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  19. Alex MaziluMay 23, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    beautiful perspective.

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  20. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Well done again Jane(Babooshka). It's another perfect photograph. Patrick Swayze will always be forever
    Dirty danicing.

    Take care

    Jacquixx

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  21. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Wonderful picture for SWF..
    The sun is blessing the church.

    You wrote one of my pictures inspirerd you to join Sky Watch Friday? Which one?

    Welcome..
    Hope to see many great pictures from your neck of the woods.

    -Cheers from Canada.

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  22. Dancin FoolMay 23, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    Wow! Do you see the light!!

    I now have the church scene from the Blues Brothers in my head!

    Happy Sky Watch and have a great weekend.

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  23. ♥ Stines hverdagMay 23, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Great picture and a beautiful church! Have a nice weekend!

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  24. Scotty GrahamMay 23, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    great shot!! Love the blue sky

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  25. Jim KlenkeMay 23, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Great shot, I like the angle and the blue.

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  26. NovaMay 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    you just did a perfect great shot.... captured the church with that rays of sun...

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  27. Diane Vogel FerriMay 23, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    The sky and a church - always a great combination.

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  28. JanetMay 23, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    Great shot! I can even see the sun's rays shooting out.

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  29. Anne-BeritMay 23, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    Very good post!

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  30. MariaMay 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Great shot!

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  31. Mustang MikeMay 23, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful Church, wonderful sky! But my question is (pardon my ignorance) where is the Isle of Man located? Is this a real place?
    Thanks for visiting Mike's Show-N-Shine! Mike

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  32. threesidesofcrazyMay 23, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Great capture - picture perfect timing.

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  33. Profile Not AvailableMay 23, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    A terrific angle! I love the sun bursting out from behind the steeple...it couldn't have been more perfect! The violet tone is great!

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  34. Small City ScenesMay 23, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Great sho! I guess God is watching after all. MB

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  35. KayMay 23, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous photos! I loved visiting the Isle of Man through you.

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  36. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 23, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Many thanks for the comments. I have been nursing a poorly siskin back to health today who flew into the window, so my vivits to fellow bloggers has slowed down a bit.

    Hello Joe Rooney. The site is fabulous.

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  37. CherieMay 23, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    That blue!! Oh my goodness it's brilliant, deep, perfect. And the spire seems eager to reach for it as if reaching for God himself. Fantastic photo.

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  38. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Ha! Love the photo and the great story to go with this church and town. Enjoy your weekend...

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  39. AngieMay 23, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    This is a superb shot with the church almost in silhouette and the sun's rays striking the church.

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  40. RaquelMay 23, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    Perfect!

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  41. Pat - ArkansasMay 23, 2008 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful shot! I do believe that's the most blue sky I have ever seen! Just gorgeous. I admire church photos, too. Well done.

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  42. Trish ~ ♥ ~May 23, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Church steeples are always a welcome sight. beautiful

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  43. maryt/theteachMay 23, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Babooska, Beautiful shot of the church with the sun just behind the steeple! :D

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  44. PernilleMay 23, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Very beautiful!

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  45. MarieMay 23, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    Awesome shot!

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  46. rafMay 23, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    Love it, Babooshka....got all the right stuff and a great choice for Sky Watch!

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  47. AnonymousMay 24, 2008 at 1:04 AM

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  48. UnknownMay 24, 2008 at 4:06 AM

    wonderful shot!
    thanks for coming to my Photoblog

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  49. VaQueenBeeMay 24, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    What an absolutely gorgeous shot! I love the color. Beautiful!

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  50. Max-eMay 24, 2008 at 6:18 AM

    It looks like a diamond in the sky

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  51. Chuck PefleyMay 24, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    That's a lovely bit of dramatic flair! Very nice :)

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  52. AnonymousMay 24, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    love the building in the sun

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  53. Tanya BreeseMay 24, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    Babooshka, that is a lovely photo! You did a wonderful job :)

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  54. StevensonMay 25, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    oh my babooshka! Honestly, as I looked at the photo as I scrolled the bar, it sent me chills! It was just like from a fashion magazines' feature! Wow!

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  55. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    That is a beautiful image - just stunning.

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  56. UnknownMay 25, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    Great shot, perspective, exposure and colors! Very well done.

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  57. AnonymousMay 26, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    Love the colours and angle of your image!

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  58. JoyMay 26, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    What a lovely shot! I like the perspective and the colours.

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