Stay on the Path
by Nava Thompson
Title
Stay on the Path
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photo taken by Nava Thompson of a path leading to Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista, Arkansas where weddings are held. The Bride walks the path through the woods to the Chapel...........What explodes onto your senses when you first behold the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel is not at all what was anticipated when you began down the meandering trail from the parking lot. It is not only the Chapel's lofty heights, or the massive wooden doors, or even the arches upon arches that gracefully flow above and below each other giving the impression of airy wonder...What is most impressive is that a building of this magnitude, designed and created by the mind of a man, could so seamlessly fit into the natural scene which envelopes it..............Bella Vista is proud to be the home of the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel. The Chapel was created by renowned Arkansas architect Euine Fay Jones. In 1991, Fay Jones was awarded the American Institute of Architecture's highest award, the AIA Gold Medal. Fay was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright where he was first introduced to the principle of Organic Architecture (designing to fit the environment). ............Built to honor Mildred Borum Cooper, wife of John A. Cooper, Sr., Founder of Cooper Communities, Inc, the Chapel is a fitting memorial. Besides being a devoted wife, mother, and member of the community, Mrs. Cooper had a deep spirituality and love for nature. Her family commissioned the Chapel in her honor to celebrate her life and her dedication to God and his creations............
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July 28th, 2012
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Comments (10)
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Congratulations on your feature. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked & Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group)
Nava Thompson replied:
Randy---thanks so much for the feature in WFS--your nice comments and the l/f!
Doug Kreuger
After visiting the Cooper Chapel, yesterday, I circled back my way back in time and found this view from 2 years ago. —strikingly similar with the azaleas in bloom and the low rock wall. Love the brilliant colors contrasting with the natural-looking stonework. Fine work my Friend! L/V&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---thank you so very much for the suprise promotion and choosing this one to comment on and promote. Much appreciated. :)
Doug Norkum
Love this composition! Outstanding capture!
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug--thank you very much for visiting my gallery and for your nice comments!
Rosanne Jordan
Pretty garden scene, what a great place to have a wedding! fav vtd
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Rosanne---the bride walks up the path to the chapel---thanks for the vote/fave!