Quiet moment.

Didn't know if I should take this shot but was a distance away and so wouldn't intrude on his peaceful moment. I do love St Albans Cathedral and enjoy the peace it seems to bring. I also sat and enjoyed 10 minutes of quiet contemplation and mindfulness after the pace of the past few days. Couldn't believe it though when some person decided to answer his mobile phone and hold a very loud conversation. He seemed astonished when I leaned over and whispered in his free ear what I thought of his action!!! Think he thought it was the voice of someone more powerful than I!!!! He left pretty very quickly and looked very sheepish.

[Gena Pegg]

Good for you! A very lovely image and a real feeling of serenity in the image. Great lighting in here and love those windows and arches.

[Fisher Family]

Lovely image. I like the light patterns from the sun on the stone. Like the story too, well done for intervening. Katharine

[Judith Johnson]

Well done you! We had someone in church recently who had a very loud conversation on her mobile during the communion service! I love St Albans abbey too. Went to hear a London Welsh concert there last year.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Good for you Padlock there are some so mindless & no respect to show even in the house of God Beautiful capture of all those beautiful row of sculptured archway along the wall So nice to see thewhite haired gentleman in solitude sitting there !

[Anita Campbell]

The appearance of total solitude is lovely.. The color and lighting and lines just add to the complete look of peacefulness. Nicely done.

[Rosie Kind]

Really lovely shot which conveys the peacefulness so well. We had our graduation ceremony there and it is a lovely place. Glad you sorted the mobile phone person out - can we not go anywhere without switching the phone off these days!!!

[Pat Knowles]

Love a good church shot.......always so peaceful in this hectic time of the year...goo to take time out.

[dh (delena)]

I like the repeating patterns in the stonework. How rude of the person with the phone!

[june milner]

favd.
Lovely peaceful mood and mix of lighting .
you are so right , you can't believe the crassness of some people1

[GazBadger]

The lighting is fantastic. I really like this shot and the title fits perfectly! Fav

[Tamzin]

Very evocative and love the lighting

[Kev]

Great candid, Padlock.

[Janet]

A lovely shot, Padlock; you have captured a quiet moment beautifully. Good on you for being brave enough to deal with the mobile phone. 'Crass' is a good word , @june .