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Dark Sermon

Dark Sermon was photographed at the abandoned Bromen St. John Catholic Church at night with low-laying fog and stars shining. If you look close enough, you might even see something guarding the Church. Just keep an open mind, once you see it, you will never unsee it!

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Black & White Photo Contest

2022

Honorable Mention

Landscapes

Professional

Dark Sermon

Dark Sermon was photographed at the abandoned Bromen St. John Catholic Church at night with low-laying fog and stars shining. If you look close enough, you might even see something guarding the Church. Just keep an open mind, once you see it, you will never unsee it!

About Artist

James G. Jacobs

James G. Jacobs is a fine art landscape and nature photographer based in northwest Alabama. His work is rooted in patience, observation, and a deep appreciation for the overlooked moments that often pass unnoticed. Whether photographing a forgotten church beneath a storm-filled sky, the quiet symmetry of a still creek, the subtle beauty of wildlife, or the changing light across Southern landscapes, he strives to create images that invite viewers to pause and linger. Having begun his photographic journey in the wide-open skies of West Texas before returning to the forests, rivers, and backroads of Alabama, James has developed a style that balances atmosphere with authenticity. Rather than chasing spectacle alone, he seeks photographs that evoke emotion through mood, texture, light, and a strong sense of place. His portfolio reflects a belief that compelling photography is not always found in grand destinations, but in the hidden corners, fleeting moments, and familiar landscapes that reveal themselves to those willing to slow down and truly see. Every image is an invitation to explore the quiet stories waiting just beyond the obvious. Through his work, James hopes to preserve the character of the natural world and the enduring spirit of places that time has begun to forget, creating photographs that resonate long after the moment has passed.

James G. Jacobs

Photographic Areas of Focus

Alternative Process, Architecture, Astro, Domestic Animals, Fine Art, Landscapes, Macro, Minimalism, Nature, Other, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Sports, Still Life, Street, Travel, Wildlife

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United States of America

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