Oops! missed a day. So I'll post two today. St. John's Church of God on Mercer Pike will be turning 170 I believe this year. Today Pete Chiodo and I went out to the church to chat with the Rev. and a few of the parishioners. This gentleman's name is Paul Bean, one of the oldest members. He was talking with Pete inside the church near the big stained glass window that is estimated at more than 100 years old. I wanted to get the church and its people in the photo, but as most photographers know--the light in these old churches doesn't make it easy. I chose this silhouette idea in hopes to show case the window. It was tough exposure, pure silhouetting Mr. Bean and keeping good saturated color in the window glass wasn't working--Bean's profile got lost. So I ended up trying to compromise by slightly over-exposing the window hoping to keep the detail. I lost some of the beautiful saturated color and some areas washed but overall I wasn't totally unthrilled with the result. I may try re-toning it tomorrow with fresh eyes. This was a long hot day. Meadville Tribune photograph by Richard Sayer