The door is open

Please view large.
This is one of the entrances to the parish church of St.Helen, Wheathampstead in the county of Hertfordshire. Lester and I went there today because, well, we'd never been before and fancied a mini excursion.
The church dates from the 13th/14th centuries, is Grade I Listed and is very pretty indeed.
I don't know whether the door is usually left wide open like this but it's not a common sight. Sadly, a lot of churches have to be locked, to prevent theft and vandalism, when not in communal use.

I thought the door furniture was beautiful and I liked the stain glass window because the colours are more muted and subtle than usual.

There's another view of the interior here : http://365project.org/dulciknit/on-the-day-extr/2012-08-01

[Jennifer C]

Lovely! It looks very old but in beautiful condition

[Jen Hudson]

What a lovely composition and pov you have here. Love the door and the metal work and handle. Nice peek round the door to that window, they are so beautiful. Our church is mostly locked too.

[Milanie]

This is just beautiful - you've caught the wood tones as well as the lovely stained glass. Do like the metal work on the hinges - wonderful detail you caught. Must have been a lovely sight to see in person.

[m9f9l]

Lovely door! really neat how the hardware kind of matches the window.

[Jo Ann Bellone]

And all are welcome, beautiful shot Allison

[Jim]

very pretty

[Arthur Loosley]

I like this, Alison. A unusual combination of outside looking in and inside looking out - and the arched door and window are a great match.

[Hamble]

An interesting composition, I particularly like the way the arch of the window echos the arch of the door. Your new profile pic made me smile!

[Woolly Warrior]

Lovely shot!

[Carole Imes]

I really like the way you composed this with the door highlighting the whole scene. The stained glass window is so lovely with the arches. Beautiful!!!

[Christine Krebs]

So beautiful and welcoming. Lovely composition, lighting and DOF. FAVed!

[Netkonnexion]

Lovely.

[Simply Amanda]

I love your title and the door and lovely stained glass captured. So well done and a fav!