Sainte-Cecille Ceiling II Photo

Photographer’s Note

A short series of interior views of the Cathedral of Sainte-Cecille at Albi. Today, a another close-up the magnificent ceiling frescoes, this time with a view of the stonework tracery forming the top of the roodscreeen.

The following from Wikipedea:

“It is built in the Southern Gothic Style. Notable architectural features include the bell-tower (added in 1492), which stands 78 meters tall, and the doorway by Dominique de Florence (added circa 1392).

The elaborate interior stands in stark contrast to the cathedral's military exterior. The central choir, reserved for members of the religious order, is surrounded by a roodscreen with detailed filigree stone work and a group of polychrome statues. Below the organ, a fresco of the Last Judgement, attributed to unknown Flemish painters, originally covered nearly 200 m² (the central area was later removed). The frescoes on the enormous vaulted ceiling comprise the largest and oldest ensemble of Italian Renaissance painting in France.

The cathedral organ, the work of the artist Christophe Moucherel, dates from the 18th century.”

Budapestman, dip, Muse, ChrisJ, saxo042, jlbrthnn, Buin, maltese, amaryllis, salvator has marked this note useful

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Budapestman (41530) 2007-11-08 0:42

Hi Stephen,
Magnificent architecture photo once more. I like the rich and decorative details, light and clarity is superb. POV is very attractive, beautiful cathedral, indeed. Well done! Have a nice day
George

Fis2 (45575) 2007-11-08 0:49

Witaj Stephen!
Next very interesting your photo. Beautiful interior, fantasic details. Good frame and super colors. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

dip (12532) 2007-11-08 1:29

Hi Stephen,
beautiful architecture shot with many interesting details,
well captured and composed,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Muse (30849) 2007-11-08 3:21

Hello Stephen,
A centring moved closer which gives a detailed sight of this magnificent architecture and decoration in perfect state.
Best regards
Denise

ChrisJ (69973) 2007-11-08 4:01

Hi Stephen

Nicely composed using the rule of thirds with the horizontal rail in the lower part of the image appropriately placed. Wonderful colour & repetition, with good shadow detail. Tfs!

saxo042 (15448) 2007-11-08 5:26

Hi Stephen,
Very interesting architecture! The repeated lines make a good composition, the balance with the horizontal beam is very harmonic.
Regards
Gunnar

jlbrthnn (37559) 2007-11-08 6:24

Bonjour Stephen,
Ta série est très instructive sur l'architecture intérieure de cette cathédrale et sur sa richesse artistique et historique. Excellente photo.
Passe une bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

Buin (37374) 2007-11-08 8:02

Hallo Stephen!
At the first glance a confusing photo but after some seconds one begins to marvel and admires this beauty. The many details, the stonemasonry, the paintings - all is overwhelming. The eyes here nearly are overstrained. I never have seen something like this.
Greetings and thank you for showing this from rainy and stormy Siegen!
Frank

Nicou (44465) 2007-11-08 8:08

Hello,

encor un mangifgique détail,, sur 2 plans différent, superbe cadrage, la transition est mangigique.

Bravo et belle soirée

Nicou

maltese (21535) 2007-11-08 8:49

Bonsoir Stephen
C'est une cadrage très précis pour construire cette photo avec tous ces éléments qui lui donne une belle touche graphique.
Du vrai travail d'artiste!!
Amicalement
Hervé

amaryllis (17315) 2007-11-08 8:54

bonjour,
une nouvelle photo de cet intérieur de cette église avec ce plafond haut et splendide de par ses peintures et de ses voutes et une architecure impressionnante
bien réussi
juliette

chrisnet (20354) 2007-11-08 8:54

Hello Stephen,
I can see many details of this wonderful architecture, well captured.
Have a nice evening

batalay (20806) 2007-11-08 9:12

Hello Stephen,

A comprehensive note accompanying the excellent detailed architectural shot of the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte-Cecille at Albi! The colors and definition are vivid and sharp, respectively.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Gustaw (21670) 2007-11-08 13:20

Hi, my friend!
Interesting view inside churche. Good composition and good idea. I like your oryginal colours. It must be very beautiful churche. Well done.
Marek

mrcrow (3989) 2007-11-09 1:30

thats a hard title to say...almost like red lorry yellow lorry..:)
detail like this goes unseen except to the photographer who can zoom up and capture it for our enjoyment
the vastness of art in churches and cathedrals needs to be broken down into studies to appreciate
walking into somewhere like st peters in rome one is 'choked' to death by the array of art, light, and atmosphere
one needs to get close to appreciate and see the brush strokes and the chisel marks..if any which means its pretty good art!
a lifetimes work in the construction can be seen here..what stories it can tell
cheers
geof

Silvio1953 (41390) 2007-11-09 5:56

Hi Stephen, splendid view of great architecture, wonderful exposure, very well done, ciao Silvio

gunbud (27755) 2007-11-09 19:50

Hello Stephen,
Very appealing straight on prespective of these wonderful carvings that have a multi dimensional effect as they jut out beyond the ornate stained glass windows. The ceiling is full of lovely contrasting colors and intricate paintings.
Regards, Tom

jaywalker (12190) 2007-11-10 7:45

Hi Stephen. This photo shows some beautiful detail & excellent colours, the architecture & artwork is stunning, I like the way you cropped this piece, it helps the eye see the intricate work better, a superb interior photo, kind regards Wilson.

salvator (18763) 2007-11-12 2:46

Hi Stephen,
Amazing details , and wonderful sharpness. The colors are very well defined and well balanced. Great image. The only thing I will comment on will be the white windows. I would probably try and darken them a little bit with a blue brush.
I wish you a great week. Best regards. Salvator.

mrmike1935 (2024) 2007-11-12 5:42 [Comment]