This looks for all the world to me like a classic Yankee small town Protestant church, but unless my Google skills completely fail me, it is actually St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in LaFayette, NY. This is about 10 miles south of Syracuse, just off of Interstate 81, taken while driving north and using a Sigma 70-200mm lens. When driving through fairly wide open spaces, it is a great lens for shooting through a car window, as it can cover a fairly wide range of ground from subjects just a few yards from the highway to those much further away.
UPDATE: Thanks to commenter Esther who corrected me. As it happens, my Google skills did completely fail me, but my ability to spot a Protestant as opposed to Catholic Church is redeemed. This is Columbian Presbyterian Church at the intersection of Routes 11 and 20. Thanks again, Esther.
Dave DiCello
30 Nov 2011Great composition here Mark, I love the vibrant colors.
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Edith Levy
30 Nov 2011Lovely scene Mark and wonderfully composed.
Mark Summerfield
30 Nov 2011Definitely the right time of the year for this capture. If the leaves were on the trees you wold hardly be able to see the church.
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Esther
1 Apr 2012I just saw this picture and have to comment. It is a great picture. However, I live in LaFayette and this is NOT the Catholic church. It is the Columbian Presbyterian Church and sits right at the intersection of Routes 11 & 20. It is a lovely church.
Mark
1 Apr 2012Esther, thank you so much for letting me know. I do my best to research things, but sometimes make mistakes and am always happy to be provided with the correct information