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Beautifully intimidating houses of God by Christoph Morlinghaus

07 JUL 2009 | Posted By: Luke

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Beautifully intimidating houses of God by Christoph Morlinghaus

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Even if some say they are designed as an intimidating reminder of our relative insignificance when compared to a supposed almighty power they are still some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. German born, NY based photographer Christoph Morlinghaus visited a number of architecturally striking houses of worship to create an amazing series of images that capture the enormity of these structures with their symmetry and repetition highlighted in a way that it's impossible not to admire regardless of your philisophical views on religion. When taken out of context, the structures in some of these images reflect what you could imagine the interiors of space ships or alien housing to look like. I wander if there's something in that... Perhaps TomKat could shed some light on the matter while they're in our fine city. Hmm.

Anyway, they are breathtaking images. You should probably check them out (they're to the right of this post)

For more Christoph Morlinghaus photographs (which are all pretty amazing) please visit www.morlinghaus.com
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There are "11" comment(s) on "Beautifully intimidating houses of God by Christoph Morlinghaus"

Respect Jamie
Amazing buildings.
Jamie  -  2 years ago
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Respect Katie
Sweet Jeebus!
Katie  -  2 years ago
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Advanced Member Miro
HEY! EVERYBODY.... I think I just saw the new website. and it looks AWESOME. then I pressed refresh and it's not there anymore. But it was a sweet moment.
Miro  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jamie
HEY!
Jamie  -  2 years ago
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Advanced Member Miro
it was magical. don't tell me I didn't see it. I don't want this to turn into something like that time I found that corn chip in the shape of Jesus.
Miro  -  2 years ago
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Senior Member rudy
hmmm alot of illuminati symbols in those buildings lol or maybe im just paranoid.
rudy  -  2 years ago
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New Lounger matttownsley
I swear pic. 13 was used as part of the set in Total Recall!!!
matttownsley  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jake
Woah they are SOOOO awesome! :O Shiz is just incredible! The main piccy with the metal beams and stained glass is great. I want my hosue to have all exposed bare concrete too :D - Jake OXOXOXO
Jake  -  2 years ago
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Advanced Member E239D735
Darn I want to be divine!!
E239D735  -  2 years ago
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Member Lola
Holy Moly
Lola  -  2 years ago
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New Lounger 5F67AD44
The angles in these photos would also make great B&W. Fantastic photos!
5F67AD44  -  2 years ago
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