Have you ever looked at a place and wondered—who built this, and why did they make it red?

As a landscape photographer, I hoped to capture the beauty of the iconic Red Church on the way to Yosemite in California’s Gold Country. After a heavy autumn rain, the church seemed to glow even brighter against the gray sky, its red walls standing out like a beacon. The wet ground shimmered, reflecting the steeple and the surrounding trees.

I stood on the muddy roadside, setting up my camera as the rain began to clear. The soft light of late afternoon made the church look even more magical, like a piece of history frozen in time. I clicked the shutter, capturing the vivid red, the dark wet earth, and the peaceful stillness of the moment.

When people see my photos, they often ask for prints of this scene. They say it makes them wonder about the people who built it and the stories the church holds. As I packed up, I felt grateful to have captured such a timeless and striking place.

This is why I love being a photographer—to bring the past and present together in one frame, sharing the wonder of places like this.

FYI:

St. James Church built in 1859 is considered the oldest Episcopal Church building in California. The first services were held on October 4, 1859. Its eight-sided steeple is an example of the Swedish architectural style. The red painted board and batten exterior walls are made from California redwood. The “Red Church” became an active parish of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin in 2007.

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