Outside looking in Photo

Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken at Lastingham Church, the subject of yesterday’s post. The church is steeped in history. (see yesterday’s post for details). We were walking round the grounds and noticed the back door open. The sun was coming through the stained glass windows. Lacking a tripod I utilised my husband’s shoulder and set a 2 second timer in the hope I could hold the camera still enough for the necessary slow shutter speed. I think it is something a bit different. I hope you like it.

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jwmunro (6577) 2005-09-15 11:25

Good Morning Kath -

Yes it is a bit different and I do like the light on the glass. I wish though, there was just a bit more detail in the church - just some mind you not a lot. Good improvise - I've done the same with my wife.

Thanks for sharing

Graal (57941) 2005-09-15 13:37

Hi Kath,
interesting, enigmatic inside. Nice window. Difficult light. Good colours. We expect next from this church.
Rgs, Aleksander

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paolino (1024) 2005-09-15 15:47

Hi Kath,
Your idea was good, but i think the interior of the church is too dark. I tryed to light up it using PP. Hope you like my worhshop.
Regards Paolo

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DLM (6447) 2005-09-15 17:05

Hi Kath,well seen and taken with good control of the light,your hubby deserves a pat on the back for his assistance in the picture taking process.
Well done,PS i like the part about Anne Robinson.Well done.
Dave.

devimeuxbe (55865) 2005-09-15 17:29

Hi Kath
Interesting work with a nice POV and the light on the back.
Well done
Bertrand

annagrace (2463) 2005-09-15 21:55

LOL, husbands are useful for something after all! This is an interesting capture, Kath. I like the distant light through the stained glass. Thanks for sharing,

Alli

sam224 (5851) 2005-09-16 3:31

Very nice composition. I like the idea you had: taking a shot from outside creates a good depth effect. Nice window in the background and very good colours.
Well done!

eza1701 (3343) 2005-09-16 7:36

Hi Kath,

It's an interesting shot of a difficult subject, shooting from a bright exterior to a dark interior. The amount of detail is excellent considering the slow 1/20th shutter speed and the lack of a tripod.

weswang (18223) 2005-09-16 10:38

Hi Kath, An excellent use of the lights in this picture. Most of the time, we would get a purely dark picture from outside to take an indoor picture. You have managed to get a nice contrast and beautiful color of the indoor, together with a nice outdoor clarity. A very well taken picture with clarity and depth.

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PJE (19443) 2005-09-16 20:11

I like this Kath. The whole idea is intriguing and a delight to see that stain glas window inside. I saw someone has done a workshop already. I must say that as soon as anyone gets photoshop CS2 they start looking for photos wirh dark shadlows and try to correct them. I had my tractor photo workshopped by Dan. Well I liked the dark shsdows and in this photos I like it dark inside just as you posted it. Keep shooting with your creative side. Cheers~PAul~

nwoehnl (120) 2005-09-18 17:42

Very nice result you got on this one, Kath. These are pretty hard to do exposure-wise, but you found a very good balance to show the textured stonework of the portal as well as the subtly illuminated interior. Also a fine job by your hubby serving as a tripod :o)

sayzey (2358) 2005-09-19 9:21

Definately a differnt shot, I love the light coming through the window, so much so I htink you shoudl have made that your main focus, instead of including the door too. Its a harsh contrast the light of the outside and the dark of the inside, you did good to capture as you did with yoru improvised tripod :P or bipod as the case may be!

Being one of yoru shots I half expected to see a closeup of the window in a workshop:P

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