NF-SOOC Day 19: Church of Saint Vivien, Saintes

A complete change from the Cathedral of St. Pierre featured yesterday: the latest of a number of churches on this site, this building was completed in 1845. Today it is sadly in need of some TLC but I rather like its faded elegance... all too evident in this view of the chancel.

This is for my annual NF-SOOC September challenge - you can read all about it here: https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/42451/nf-sooc-september-2019

Pops more on black...

[gloria jones]

I like the light on the table with the candle light in the background. Great history

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful interior

[Kathy]

A lovely church. The ornamentation and finery are rich in colors and patterns.

[Jane Pittenger]

Warm and welcoming feel

[Walks @ 7]

I truly like how you described it as having faded elegance.

[Graeme Stevens]

I was going to say that this is an excellent "un-altered" shot but it still has the alter in it, so I can't...and now I shall see myself out...

[Marnie]

Must have been a beautiful church in its day, what a shame to see that neglect.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely church, and so sad to see it suffering neglect. Your photo is, as usual, superb! - fav!

Ian

[Tom]

Wonderful exposure and composition

[David]

Lovely shot. Faded elegance feels very personal.. I'm all for it!

[Jean]

beautiful shot!