Mrs S and I (and more her than me!) are on opening and closing duties for Paimpont Abbey this week. I went to close tonight just as the light was fading and the interior of the church was rather dark.
This image was taken from the front of the chancel looking down the nave to the main entrance. It was actually darker than it appears in this image hence the 'blown-out' alcove which houses the 15C statue of Notre Dame to Paimpont and which was the only lit part of the building.
This is fabulous. How lucky are you to enjoy this on a regular basis. The lighting really sets the mood here and I love how you get a real sense of the depth to this church. Such a grand old building.
@jgpittenger Hi Jane - the moody, 'uninviting' treatment was deliberate as I believe an empty church is just a building but a church with a congregation is alive and welcoming.
VML the perspective here. As you are well aware, l always take the shot with the Main Door behind me so that the altar and baldaquin are what draw the eye. À chacun son truc ;-)
Katharine