Chapel of the Transfiguration
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Chapel of the Transfiguration
Artist
Ben Prepelka
Medium
Photograph
Description
Resting on a slight rise at the southern entrance of Grand Teton National Park, the rustic Chapel of the Transfiguration lies among a stunning backdrop of Teton granite. Rising more than 7000 feet above the valley floor, the jagged mountaintops fill a large window behind the chapel altar. In this view, on a crisp Wyoming morning, an early morning mist tries its best to cover the stately peaks of the Tetons.
Here in Jackson Hole winters are long and cold, with snow covering the landscape from November through April. The Transfiguration Chapel may be accessible all year, but is only open to the public for services from May to September. The small Episcopal Church also offers a grand setting for weddings. Here, couples may exchange their vows among some of the grandest scenery on Earth.
Built in 1925, the church building was designed by C.B. Loomis. This western craftsmen style structure features a tee-shaped footprint, exposed interior logs and its interior is brighten with stained glass windows. Built by local ranchers, the chapel served visitors and local families up and down the valley for nearly a century. A recent window restoration project, including exterior framing and sill repair, has returned the chapel's stained glass to near original condition.
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December 28th, 2023
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Comments (11)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contestโฆ ARTWORK FINISHED IN DECEMBER 2023! F/L
Gary F Richards
Magnificent Chapel of the Transfiguration capture, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Magnificent Chapel of the Transfiguration capture, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your artwork has been featured on the No Place Like Home homepage on December 28, 2023. You can share it in the Group's Features discussion thread or any other relevant thread!
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Dec 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 12-28-2023)