A room with a view - Terce Photo

Photographer’s Note

The mist was there for the whole two days we spent in the monastery, together with freezing temperatures...a mood I enjoyed...Very few people around, one wakes up at the sound of birds and the bell.

9 a.m. here. Its the time for Terce prayer for those who like to attend. Terce, or Third Hour, is a fixed time of prayer of almost all the Christian liturgies. It consists mainly of psalms. Its name comes from Latin and refers to the third hour of the day after dawn.

The monastery does not live in isolation and turned in on itself. From the very beginning, Saint Benedict wished the community to be open, living in relationship with the surrounding society
The guest-house welcomes both the young and adults, men and women, groups and individuals for periods of retreat and recollection, or simply to spend a quiet time...

To enhance the peaceful atmosphere meals are in silence with background music. For the same reason, silence is requested inside the house and in the guest-house grounds. Conference rooms and parlours are available for meetings.

The camera was on the windowsill. This part shows the guests grounds and the church. With the three main meals the price is 33€ per person for a room. People who are not able to afford this are welcome, they may for example help a bit in some works, there is always something to do...

Increased contrast by 6%, a bit more light, resharpened.

The workshop shows a view from the church towards the kitchen and some of the rooms. Ours was the 3rd from the left on the top floor.

Here my Theme

Have a look

HERE for many many more details on the story and life of this place.

Tue, azaf1, syd1946, Clementi, adelune, noborders, MarcT, MarianneS, wishlist, rushfan2112, AiresSantos, Loic_bzh, rigoletto, Vasa has marked this note useful

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Tue (25608) 2008-01-05 9:34

Hej Michele,
A very nice view from the monastery. The fog is nice here, creating a fine and peaceful atmosphere. The composition is good with the inclusion of the tree in the foreground. Well done!
Regards,
Lars

syd1946 (17995) 2008-01-05 9:46

Hi Michele,
Indeed you remind me the well known movie!The foggy weather conditions made the atmosphere and the photo.The old and beautiful architecture is ideal for this composition.Nicely composed...

Have a nice weekend,
Thomas

Clementi (45741) 2008-01-05 10:21

Ciao Michele ,
che bella atmosfera mistica che hai catturato ,
bello il monastero nascosto dalla nebbia .
molto interessante anche il ws. ma quello era il tuo tripod?
complimenti
Giorgio

adelune (2) 2008-01-05 12:30

Une composition étonnante... une certaine uniformité, mais je sens bien que chaque élément est nécessaire à la qualité de l'athmosphère que dégage cette image! Merci Michèle pour cette très belle photo! Admiration x2! alain

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2008-01-05 14:38

Hello MichEle,
A quiet and secluded view of a beautiful Monastery hid behind the cold and fog of Belgium's premiere winter weather pattern. The gardens appear as if they are well designed and manicured, a beautiful location for escape from the ordinary into a world destined for seclusion, meditation, and omfort for the soul.
Excellent capture...
Steve

Scharan (13955) 2008-01-05 15:57

Olá Michele

Uma linda imagem, ótima atmosfera e muito boa composição...parabéns, gostei muito deste trabalho.
Feliz 2008
GA
Vera

noborders (14201) 2008-01-06 0:38

Chère Merline, cette photo me touche beaucoup, non seulement parce que j'adore le brouillard et cette sorte de lumière, mais aussi parce que j'ai découvert ce terme "terce" en octobre dernier, quand j'ai été rendre visite à mon petit frère qui est précisément dans un monastère bénédictin, en Normandie ! Une vocation tardive, il vient de prendre l'habit et paraît très heureux de son choix, très serein... Cette abbaye elle aussi respire le calme et la sérénité et j'aime ces couleurs douces !
"TFS",
A bientôt,
Cath.
:)) (soon)

azaf1 (15615) 2008-01-06 1:09

Hi Michele
Really nice misty capture! Dream like with this beautiful diagonal that creates two surfaces. It;s ver clear in the foreground details and gradually disappears
Congratulations
Argiris

sayeed_rahman (2319) 2008-01-06 7:08

Think it requires a well worked out config to get the light/exposure right in these conditions...you done well to get a decent amount of sharpness to brings out the spread of elements in this one..

What time of the day was this ?

Cheers
Sayeed

culp (224) 2008-01-06 7:40

Nice to grab a hot chocolate and view this beautiful photo. The fog gives a really mysterious feel about the setting. The tree in the foreground is a nice touch.
Sincerly
Pamra

MarcT (21105) 2008-01-07 0:45

Salut Michele,
J'aime beaucoup l'ambiance dégagée par ton image. Les couleurs et le brouillard sont bien de saison.
Amitiés
Marc

crckt (7102) 2008-01-07 13:25

Hi Michele,
The fog looks incredible here, nicely framed with the tree to the side.
Well done,
Shaeri

wishlist (4133) 2008-01-07 13:55

Hi Michele,
the misty fog helped yo out to create a beautiful moody shot! I just love the combination fog church-monastery-cemetery...no exception for your shot! Good choice to include the tree in the fg to lead the eye through the compo!
Excellent done!
Ciao

Igor

MarianneS (14640) 2008-01-08 5:16

Bonsoir Michelle,
Merci pour ta note détaillée. Elle accentue encore l'impression déjà paisible et mystique qui émane de ta photo.
Une vraie invitation au recueillement .
Merci. Mariann

sagar (2307) 2008-01-08 6:20

Hi Michele,
I like this 'mystic' view!!!!A very peaceful and haunting ambiance resides in this place.
Good vision!!
Regards,
Sagarneel.

rushfan2112 (2965) 2008-01-08 11:44

Nice image Michele. The grey, flat, sombre look is beautiful with the monastery and formal gardens. The tree adds an organic element that breaks up the straight lines. Lovely muted colours. Great work. Regards, Paul.

AiresSantos (43202) 2008-01-10 0:27

Bonjour Michele
Amazing fog effect in this winderful composition. I like your POV, how you framed the picture with the trees on right side and your note.
Greetings,
Aires

Loic_bzh (7061) 2008-01-17 2:12

Salut Michele,

j'aime beaucoup ce que le brouillard a fait de ce paysage. Bonne prise!

Bonne journée,

Loïc

rigoletto (27032) 2008-02-05 7:09

Couldn't miss this one Michele!
Very cinematographic scenery (good reference to James Ivory with the title), but rather a better setting for a teen slasher. So where are all the teens, are they all slashed already? >:)
The bare tree adds power, while the mist adds mystery. Quite impressive, but would be better with a lonely figure (imho)...
Cheers,
Deniz

Vasa (6529) 2008-11-14 15:25