The Rev. Edward Mullins (and J.H. Dearle)

This photo shows the north wall of the Narthex tapestry in Christ Church Cranbrook, entitled "The New Dispensation or Rule of Love" designed by J. H. Dearle. Mullins used the photographic technique of photographing this portion of the tapestry in relative darkness with flash in order to penetrate the fibers and see if the blackened digital photo would "give up its secrets" of color and shadow and light. Mullins writes, "The tapestry is dull and dusty, but underneath the surface fibers are more 'true' colors. By forcing light into the fibers, I came up with this shot."

The Reverend Edward L. Mullins serves as the Rector of Christ Church, Cranbrook  in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. In addition to the two photographs featured in this exhibit, he has done numerous photo shoots (on my one day off!) of industrial complexes, homes, models, portraits, churches and cities. Mullins writes, "I do love it so—it's like seeing through the lens of God what creation can disclose and reality can present."

The Rev. Edward L. Mullins
Christ Church Cranbrook
470 Church Road
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

Email: emullins@christchurchcranbrook.org

Parish: Christ Church, Cranbrook, Michigan