St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church

© Boyd L. Alexander

 St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church

Uploaded: October 26, 2010 08:26:00

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St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church in Northern Virginia played a prominent role in the founding of what became the American Red Cross. Northern Virginia Church Celebrates Clara Barton's Mission.

Here at Fairfax Station in early Sept. 1862, after the Second Battle of Manassas and the action near Chantilly, Clara Barton ministered to the suffering. By her humane and tireless efforts this Angel of the Battlefield helped move over 3000 wounded soldiers to safety.


Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 22.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Tammy Espino October 27, 2010

A great story to go with this awesome capture! :) #1321755

Gina Cormier November 01, 2010

Gorgeous composition and colors....great POV!!!! Love it! #9008873

Ruth Grimm November 15, 2010

Congratulations on this fabulous finalsit,Boyd. Gorgeous colors and your POV is wonderful . Great story! #9036360

Tammy Espino November 15, 2010

Huge congratulations on your awesome finalist! Best of luck next round :) #9036489

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Congratulations, Boyd. #9036926

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Beautiful image...congrats on your Finalist! #9036941

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 15, 2010

Amazing image to go with this amazing historical fact Boyd! Congratulations on your fine Finalist! #9037332

Renee Doyle November 15, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Boyd!! #9037782

Carol L. Fowler November 15, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful Finalist #9037933

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Great job Boyd - Congrats on your Finalist! Jeff #9040924

Gina Cormier November 18, 2010

Congrats on this beauty Boyd!!! #9048202

Boyd L. Alexander November 18, 2010

Thank you so very much Tammy, Gina, Ruth, Jeff, Carol Renee,Joannie and Agnes..I really do appreiiate your kind comments! #9048208

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 18, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Boyd, this is well deserved!! <>< #9048519

Kerry Hill November 18, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Boyd!! #9048820

Barbara Waldoch November 18, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist! #9049733

Merna L. Nobile November 18, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9050094

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