Transept Light by auntietk
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Maria (CavalierLady) took Bill and I around to see the local sights, and one of the places we stopped was an old Catholic church.
It hasn't been in use for many years, but the door was unlocked, and there was a sign on the front door that said:
PRIVATE PROPERTY
(Not Abandoned)
This Church is a Place of Beauty, Peace, and Worship. If you are here for anything else, this is a NO TRESPASSING sign for you!
PLEASE ... No More VANDALISM!
Since we weren't there as vandals, we went inside to see what it was like.
As a photographer of architecture, light, textures and atmosphere, I definitely had a religious experience. Bill and Maria looked around and went back outside, but I spent about 20 minutes taking pictures of this beautiful, not-abandoned building.
The inside of the building appeared to be covered entirely in stamped tin.
Comments (19)
wysiwig
"PLEASE ... No More VANDALISM!" In a church! A sign of the times I guess. But back to how good I am. As soon as I saw this image I thought of the light coming through a window in a monk's cell. How close was that? If this is an example of what you saw I can understand why you spent 20 minutes there. A marvelous image. Love the tin walls.
RodS
I think this photo does a magnificent job of communicating the beauty and peace of this wonderful old church. I just love the light and feeling of tranquility you've captured here, Tara! I can feel the what you experienced through your vision and lens. Exquisite!
giulband
Great lighting captured, great vibrant atmosphere that give a particular sense to the picture !!!!!!
durleybeachbum
I've never heard of stamped tin, must look that up. I can see what kept you in there. An image of great stillness , which some might find suffocating.
jayfar
Love this Tara. A great feeling of peace and a first class shot.
aksirp
I like to find open doors, empty old rooms and with luck some perfect light... there is peace and calmness in this photo!
CavalierLady
You are so good at noticing opportunities for detail and texture, color and light. I'm glad you found a wealth of opportunity there. Really lovely shot of this corner with beautiful light and shadow, Tara. :)
pimanjc
I believe that this is one of your best images. Thank you for the history of this shot.
pauldeleu
Well seen, well done.
kgb224
Amazing capture Tara. God bless.
moochagoo
Excellent lighting in this catholic church
anahata.c
I'll be back to your work another time in more depth, but this is just a halloween Hello---and with a beautiful inward capture. Beautiful light and shadow, nuanced to perfection, with that pink and gold in the window (yellow gold), and the spot of light on that old beautiful textured wall and lectern. So much shadow which gives real uplift to the light, which you bring out with loving, caressing hands. I gotta get you in touch with Rembrandt, I mean on an intimate basis. You have much say to each other. The light is warm and glowing, and the shadows deep and rich; and the detail really looks like the old church that it is. If this isn't a religious experience, I don't know what is...the original meaning of 'communion'. Beautiful work. Happy halloween, and I hope you guys are either at, or right near, home, and ready to settle in for the winter...
photosynthesis
Very nice mood piece with some very subtle tonal variations...
MrsRatbag
That halo of pink at the top of the arch really speaks to me of the magic in there; beautifully captured, and I'm so jealous... :)
Wolfenshire
Very cool capture with the light coming through the window. I always like the play of light on objects.
sossy
this light creates a fantastic mood and I love this kind of window captures! ;o)
bugsnouveau
What a wonderful capture...
dochtersions
Right by seeing the thumb I was delighted from what I discovered, and I didn't think it was taken in a church. But it does have the feel of a church; or, at least your photo gives this extraordinary peaceful character, and actually the exact opposite of anything from vandalism. This is all serene beauty, with a special gleam.
anmes
The atmosphere here is very still and contemplative. Superb