Church of Saint Bernard
This red brick Catholic church anchors a quiet residential block in Saint Paul's North End, and its Romanesque Revival facade offers strong architectural detail worth spending time with. The symmetrical twin towers and arched entrance make for a classic straight-on composition from across the street, where a wide to standard prime lens in the 24-50mm range works well to capture the full facade without too much distortion. Move in closer to isolate the decorative brickwork, carved stone details, and arched windows for tighter detail shots. Overcast days are ideal here since the church faces a direction where direct sun can create harsh shadows across the facade; flat light brings out the texture of the brick evenly. The surrounding neighborhood is calm and easy to navigate on foot, and the elevated steps at the entrance give you a natural foreground element to incorporate into your frame. (Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States)
