Bright Blue with Gargoyles

The sky could not be more blue above Selma's First Baptist Church

 on Lauderdale Street. Here is a section of the church towers and turrets 

with its Gothic details. Notice the gargoyles! 

Linking to City Daily Photo Blogs and Skywatch Friday

Skywatch Friday, Steeples

The sun is finally shining down on us today, but this photograph

 of the First Baptist Church (Lauderdale Street) steeples was taken

 a couple of years ago and shows our usual wispy, winter sky. 

(Notice the gargoyles on the center tower.)

Linking to Skywatch Friday

and City Daily Photo Blogs

"Through My Eyes..." First Baptist Gargoyles

And now...the winner of the Junior Division in the Arts Revive "Through My Eyes...Selma's Historic Architecture" photography contest.
This photograph of a gargoyle on the Gothic-designed First Baptist Church at Dallas Avenue and Lauderdale Street has the wings of an angel and the face of a lion. The photo was taken by Elizabeth Wilson, who I believe, already has a good eye for composition.

Gargoyles? (Camera Critters Sunday)

Imagine looking up and seeing a real live "gargoyle" staring down!

I was taking pictures of the interesting gargoyle-like face (bottom right) when the feeling that whispers "You are not alone!" became urgent. I assume this is the resident dog at The Harmony Club (a private residence) downtown on Water Avenue. Of course, this was the perfect "Camera Critters" opportunity, if only he would hold that pose. He did, and I didn't get pounced upon. Then, he retreated back into his abode.

Needless to say, this photo was taken with haste, hence the lack of sharpness.

Check out the other fantastic Camera Critters HERE.

First Baptist Gargoyles

First Baptist Church on Lauderdale Street has several interesting gargoyles that are quite unusual for Southern Baptist structures. Most Baptist churches are relatively plain, but the ornate Gothic architecture makes this one among the most unusual and beautiful in Alabama.

I have not researched the symbolism, but this gargoyle appears to be a lion with wings. The Bible refers to a lion with wings as one of Four Living Beings in Revelation 4:7-8. The others were an ox, a man and an eagle. I don't notice these on the church, but their purpose was to give glory and honor to God.