MONTAGNY ST FELICITE CHURCH A Rural Tribute to a First Christian Times Martyr: French Oise-Pays-de-France Regional Park 3/X

Bonjours Jacques! Am I really first for this magnificent album? It is not possible. I love the distant shots through the field, the detail of the roof, and the series 37,38,39 in particular. Is that St. Anthony? In #37, it looks like he is sitting in the bench! You have done a marvelous job capturing this beautiful church. Merci beaucoup! Stop by my latest album for a special surprise for you and Pierre. Love, Beth

said bvillanyi 2005.09.24 at 16:35:24 PDT

Dear Jacques, a most beautiful album, a trip into beauty and history.I love as photography #1/4/6/9. #10 has magnificent texture, I wonder where from you took it (?)#23- magnificent! #24&25 - very beautiful stained gl####, later on #34, the St Peter is great!!!#27, beautiful interior. What a pity that No.32 is not clear!!!#35 - very interesting angle of shooting;#39 is an excellent take, the expression on his face is sublime. #46 is my FAVOURITE for the showing of the retable. Also, I am grateful that you made the effort of shooting niche by niche and thus giving us the chance to see close-ups, though some of them are not so clear.Dear Friend, this a work of love and who other than you to do it so well!?!And I appreciate it so much more that you choose to share it with us, it is a gesture of great generosity for which I heartily commend you! Affectueusement, Gabriela

said shukun20 2005.09.25 at 01:56:59 PDT

Bonjour Jacques, voilà un album surprenant car devoue a un seul site mais magnifique. Bravo de nous avoir fait decouvrir ce joyau ! Bien amicalement. Ange

said anortega 2005.09.25 at 02:13:54 PDT

Dear Jacques, such beauty. Your albums are treasures to behold and one can tell all the love you put into your photography. Thanks for educating us, the ones who have not been to France, giving us a chance to see it through your eyes. Best wishes, Trudy

said hamiltrudy1 2005.09.25 at 07:30:07 PDT

Only you Jacques would get the opportunity to meet the Mayor and receive the 'key'. You truly are amazing. Excellent photos as usual. Thank you for sharing more of your travels with me. Much love, Lorrie

said greenhorngrl 2005.09.25 at 07:35:05 PDT

Dear Jacques, here I am again, having gone through the album several times, enjoying it more each time (if that's possible). I will treasure this album forever, have downloaded most of the pictures, and thank you, my friend, for this gift... Trudy

said hamiltrudy1 2005.09.25 at 07:45:40 PDT

Hello Jacques, wonderful historic album, the statues and the architecture, as well as the warm colors and patina are superb. My favorites are: #23, 26 (gorgeous!), 27 lovely atmosphere, 30/31 (splendid decorative work & patina of time), 39 excellent portrait and angle and beautiful background, 40 great angle, 49 (all the fantastic niche scenes - what a treasure!!!), and of course, your signature: the stained gl#### windows. Thanks for sharing another treasure of the French cultural heritage! Your photos are always a delight to see, and a wealth of information to absorb! Love, Ina

said inicolae 2005.09.25 at 08:08:50 PDT

This is a beautiful church. Thanks for sharing these lovely pictures with me. Dianna

said diannataylorcrumpl... 2005.09.25 at 09:23:04 PDT

Hi Jacques, it's always a pleasure to see with slide show your album. Perfect reportage and wonderful. As always professional and well presented. Your friend, Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2005.09.25 at 10:33:45 PDT

Beautiful and great shots!!!Thanks for sharing them with me..Syble

said smorgano57 2005.09.25 at 15:48:05 PDT

Dear Jacques, your pictures of Oise Montagny Saint Felicite are rare gems. First of all, the the setting of the church as photographed in your first picture shows clearly the rural surroundings which is so pastoral and serene. The belfry in # 6and 8 are unique and I believe you when you say that the belfry is higher than the church you went to when you were young. It is an impressive belfry. You are lucky to have the key presented to you by the mayor. I remember the trouble you took to get into Notre Dame. I was very impressed by the picture of St.John in #22. It has a certain majesty. The stained gl#### window in 25 is also very striking. The face of St.Antoine is so fresh that it looks like it was painted yesterday. May be it has been restored. The pictures of the pulpits from various angles are very ipmressive too. Yes, Jacques, unfortunately, in the name of religion, many atrocities and violence have been committed in the past and continue to be committed. I suppose human beings have not learnt the true meaning of tolerance yet. The decaptitation of the seven sons of St. Feleicite is heartrending. And, somehow it does not fit into the calmness of the church. But, it was reality and one will have to accept it. Thank you for discovering this rare jewel and for the fund of information. I hope this will be featured. Warm regards, Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2005.09.26 at 00:41:55 PDT

Here I'm finally!! My comment is: WOOOOOW!!! Jacques for sure you are one of the best explorers of world art and the best painter of the history of your country! You ask the keys of this little and beautiful church to make this album!!!!! My BOW my friend!!! I HOPE webshots administrators they will understand YOUR LOVE for the community!! About shots they are beautiful as usual and 38/39 are to much tender, but in this moment all my admiration is for this rural jewel and for your p####ion !! Again..... MY BOW!!! With friendhip and admiration! Ruggero

said tfrarug 2005.10.04 at 02:20:34 PDT

UFFFFFFF it seem that webshost filters are a bit exagerate !! :-D

said tfrarug 2005.10.04 at 02:21:02 PDT

wonderul pics. beautiful album. a joy to look. all estevegar

said agustinguti999 2005.10.08 at 01:17:30 PDT

Bonjour, Jacques et Pierre. Bravo pour vos photos. Vous êtes l'un de mes favoris. Nous faisons aves ma femme un "tour des cathédrales" cette fin-octobre pour visiter (en principe et s'il y a du temps) Reims, Laon, Amiens et Beauvais. Pouvez vous nous donner quelques conseils et/ou suggestions? bancoche@pie.xtec.es

said bancoche 2005.10.09 at 21:03:27 PDT

Hi Jacques,this album is fabulous,great shots and very interesting,I also want to say thankyou for your kind words on my featured album the other day,I was thrilled about it and now have many replies to make,thankyou again,take care Ann (Chester UK)

said annedm1 2005.10.19 at 02:44:27 PDT

Wonderful album! Your photography is outstanding. I love the history you have captured here. Have you contacted anyone about doing a travel brochure? You photos are definately good enough..Nice work Jacques. Marianne

said bowlingranny2 2005.11.24 at 18:37:49 PST

Bonjour Jacques et Pierre, Merci d'avoir visité mes albums en 2005 que ce soit ceux de NTTL2K1 ou NTTL2K2. Votre appui par vos messages ou en me choisissant comme un de vos favoris est très apprécié. Joyeuse Fêtes et Bonne Année. Michel

said nttl2k1 2005.12.18 at 16:42:56 PST

Well Jacques your image captures of this beautiful church with all the different images you've presented as a Tribute to St Felicite & her seven sons should & will bring attention to the sacrifice they each gave for the cause of Christ..I agree with what Marianne said below about a Travel Brochure...would be another way to share about this wonderful Church & the meaning it displays to the entire world...God's Blessings my friend & Congratulations on your selection as "Featured Members of the Week".....Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.11 at 08:45:42 PST