Cluj RC Cathedral, a photo from Cluj, West

Photographer's Note

The impressive interior of the Cluj Napoca St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral with one of its colourful stained glass windows. It is located right beside the main town square in the city centre.

"The Church of Saint Michael is a Gothic-style Roman Catholic church in Cluj-Napoca. It is the second largest church in Transylvania. The nave is 50 meters long and 24 meters wide, the apse is 20×10 m. The tower with its height of 76 meter is the highest one in Transylvania. The western portal is decorated with the three coats of arms of Sigismund as King of Hungary, as King of the Czech Kingdom and as Holy Roman Emperor.

The construction was begun probably in place of the Saint James Chapel. The financing of the church was partly done by the citizens, partly from the income of indulgences. The construction was completed between 1442-1447, the old tower was built between 1511-1545. The tower that stands today was erected in 1862.

The oldest of its sections is the altar, inaugurated in 1390, while the newest part is the clock tower, which was built in Gothic Revival style (1837-1862).

"(The above description is based on Wikipedia under Creative Common License)"

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pierrefonds (115572) 2020-02-17 7:33

Bonjour Chris,

Le sculptures attirent le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des sculptures et des vitraux. La lumière environnante donne un bon rendu aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

holmertz (103642) 2020-02-17 7:55

Hello Chris,
You used the limited light very well. We get a very good view of the stained glass window as well as the exquisitely carved wooden sculptures, which I suppose catch the light from another source not seen here. The dark areas provide attractive contrasts to these well lit details.
Best regards,
Gert

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-02-17 8:45

Chris, you selected a good angle to capture together the statues that decorate the cathedral interior and the stained glasses. They represent religious personages and a scene from the Bible. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

ktanska (45070) 2020-02-17 10:13

Hi Chris,
Beautiful church interior shot. You captured good combination of the stained glass window and that very detailed artwork. Exposure is quite balanced, which actually surprises me. Usually the light on window is much brighter than elsewhere.
Kari

jean113 (28285) 2020-02-17 10:24

Hello Chris, beautiful carvings, and the gold and metallic finish really catches the eyes.
I like the composition where you have included the stained glass window.
You managed what was obviously a difficult light very well.
Kind regards, Jean.

jmdias (116511) 2020-02-17 12:30

chris

a marvelous slice of these adornments inside the church. I liked the golden sculptures facing the stained glasses. a very beautiful image with the angel in evidence.

take care

jorge

Tue (93458) 2020-02-17 12:49

Hello Chris,
A great photo of the interior of the church. Wonderful stained-glass window, very well exposed, just as the golden colours of the many details of the art and sculptures on the right hand side. Very good juxtaposition.
Lars

lousat (139992) 2020-02-17 15:49

Hi Chris,very original perspective from Cluj cathedral,a very bright and colorful composition,i like the perfect exposure of the windows to see perfect the details and the colord too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Nicou (193814) 2020-02-17 19:57

Hello

quelle maîtrise des lumières et vue cet grand angle avec la trompette tout en dorure ces fond détails et décorations et en fond ce vitrail qui laisse entrer la lumière et voir les dessin superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

dkmurphys (79209) 2020-02-17 23:12

Good morning,
Spectacular result of your artistic POV. I like the colors and the light effects. Well done!

D

jemaflor (148260) 2020-02-17 23:24

Hi Chris,
Nice church interior, well framed with sculpture and stained glasses, well managed the capture of this strong contrast of lights, tfs.

emka (158860) 2020-02-18 0:21

hello Chris, beautiful picture from the interior of Cluj cathedral. I like how the wooden sculptures are illuminated and especially this angel playing the trumpet.
kind regards MAlgo

kordinator (8738) 2020-02-18 1:49

Hello Chris
Very nice photo of the interior of the this Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Golden sculptures and the stained glasses are wonderful motive rich of fine details.
Nice sharp and excellent composed image.
Kind regards
Saša

jhm (211738) 2020-02-18 3:43

Hello Chris,

Wonderful sculptures this is real fine scene.
Also, the big window makes yopur picture attractive.
An excellent detail picture.
Also nice perspective and depth picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.