A Fishermans Church Acrylic Print

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(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) While exploring the Greek Isle of Mykonos, I discovered this very small church. Although Greek Orthodox Churches are scattered all over on the islands, I did not expect to see one down on the waterfront. Then I realized the divine purpose of it all. The beautiiful harbor leading out to sea, the small fishing boats and the nearby restaurants serving the Catch of the Day. All that was needed, was a quiet place of worship to pray for good weather, calm seas and a bountiful harvest. This is ... A Fisherman's Church.

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My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...