the church window by quietpurplehaze

the church window

This window in the Garrison Church tells, in the centre 'light', of the destruction of the nave (still roofless) in Jan 1941 by a German air force raid.

It illustrates the progress of the raid viewed from the Solent, with searchlights of the Royal Artillery, German bombs overshadowing the city, and fighters of the RAF on the attack.

The church has limited opening hours, staffed by volunteers, and one of them kindly gave me this information.

I loved this window above all the others - maybe the shades of purple drew me.....
a beautiful window Hazel - and interesting story
September 8th, 2018  
Beautiful stained glass Hazel, you have caught it so well. I have tried and not always had much success
September 8th, 2018  
@365anne

I seem to have become better at capturing stained glass: what works is getting in close, using a wide aperture, selecting 'vivid' on the camera settings - usually anyway!
September 8th, 2018  
@quietpurplehaze Ah, thanks for the tips Hazel, the best ones I have managed have been when the light is much brighter outside. I cannot alter my aperture as I have a bridge camera so there are limitations for me!
September 8th, 2018  
Love the colours & pattern.
Leadlight windows have so much character.
September 8th, 2018  
Interesting story and a gorgeous window with the sunlight shining through.
September 8th, 2018  
LOve the colours, design...
September 8th, 2018  
Gorgeous colours and design , there is something so special in stained glass windows lit by the sun !
September 8th, 2018  
Stunning Windows ! Fav
September 8th, 2018  
Beautiful shot!
September 8th, 2018  
gorgeous windows ... wonderful works of art
September 8th, 2018  
A wonderful capture of these stunning windows with their great patterns and colours.
September 8th, 2018  
Well captured
September 8th, 2018  
A beautiful shot of these stain glass- interesting story
September 8th, 2018  
Bep
Gorgeous colours.
September 8th, 2018  
Amazing to think a church without a roof still has this amazingly beautiful stained glass window!
September 8th, 2018  
@happypat

Yes, the windows are in the chancel which does have a roof and they were all newly installed after the bombing.
September 8th, 2018  
Beautiful windows and well captured colours and details. Interesting information about the church.
September 8th, 2018  
Lovely image, light
September 8th, 2018  
Beautiful :)
September 8th, 2018  
Fantastic picture.
September 9th, 2018  
Wonderful image full of light and colour Hazel, I always struggle photographing stain glass windows:)
September 9th, 2018  
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