Elaborate

Probably better on large view if you have a moment. Thank you.

I had a great time in @jennywren 's company when we met again, on Thursday and Friday of last week. Friday we went to St.Alban's cathedral.
This is a view of the high altar and part of its screen. The amount of detail in the screen, altar cloth, carpet and floor intrigues me because it's overwhelming. When I took the shot I hadn't thought about making a b&w in processing but the clash of colours in the carpet and the altar cloth and the range of tones in the shot prompted me to do it.

[8yearson]

Good call Alison, b & w really brings out the pertinent details!

[Tori]

jumps off the screen on large... fantastic detail.

[Lisa Stein]

This is gorgeous, Alison! The details are quite extraordinary. Wonderful capture of it. You have such a sense of balance and symmetry. It really comes through in your architecture shots. I do think the B&W is a good choice. It allows the eye to take in the details without being distracted by color. FAV

[Lepi]

Stunning - viewed large the details are overwhelming and the symmetry and light are super.

[Claire]

Just looks so fabulous in b&w; that looks like a Tudor rose too

[Kim]

It is indeed elaborate! I like the symmetry and b&w.

[Maggiemae]

Magnificent shown like this! A pleasure to view!

[Al Bailey]

Gorgeous shot! so much detail :)

[Carole Imes]

Fabulous scene and perfect in b and w. Breathtaking, actually!

[👑 AnaZad]

Fabulous capture. I'm sure it's amazing to see this in person. I love this type of detailed craftsmanship.

[Milanie]

The amount of detail is breathtaking - and you brought it all out. Going to b&w was perfect for this - you really take in all the detail with no distractions. And the clarity is fantastic.

[Connie]

Perfect in B&W. Such lovely workmanship...I agree that viewing it in color would be a bit overwhelming. In b&w, you can appreciate the details.

[Kazzy]

Wonderful detail and interest in this image. Great choice for the b&w treatment :)

[Jennifer C]

brilliant clarity and love the processing!

[elkehochban]

Fab details, love the B+W!

[carol white]

Beautiful,intricate workings,a lovely shot!!

[Jen Hudson]

b/w was absolutely the way to go especially with all that varying light., good thinking. This is brilliant, all the detail so clear.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@jennywren Thank you, Jenny. Oddly enough, the light variation was OK (more by luck than judgement!) but the colours in the carpet clashed with the green of the altar cloth and it all jarred horribly.

[Netkonnexion]

Excellent shot. Like the textures here. The processing has bought out subtle contrasts.